Director, Strategy & Traditional Media

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Foundry is seeking a Director, Strategy to lead the Traditional Media strategy and planning for assigned clients. This leader will guide the team, build strong client relationships, and be accountable for budgets and revenue opportunities while hands-on deploying strategic plans.

You will collaborate across functions, drive innovative solutions, and maintain deep knowledge of client business objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Traditional Media Planning, Buying, and Management
• Proven track record in media services
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage budgets and drive revenue growth

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership presence and client management skills
• Leads thinking to inspire innovative solutions, creativity and a proactive approach
• Digital mindset/fluency and an insatiable curiosity
• Flexibility and agility to manage complex processes
• Embodies Spark Foundry’s values and cultivates them among team members
• Ensures the team delivers sound strategic plan recommendations based on clear understanding of client objectives
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client businesses with a focus on upstream initiatives
• Expert command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations
• Exemplifies collaboration by building and maintaining productive relationships across all communications areas (internal teams and agency partners)
• Ability to think beyond “media” as an active collaborator in the Integrated Marketing Communications process
• Thorough knowledge of marketing and communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation skills
• Authoritative, leadership presence
• Ability to prioritize and organize issues/projects for self and staff
• Moderate travel

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

P&L management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Presentation

Media strategy

Job description

Spark Foundry is seeking a Director, Strategy to lead the Traditional Media strategy and planning for assigned clients. This leader will guide the team, build strong client relationships, and be accountable for budgets and revenue opportunities while hands-on deploying strategic plans.

You will collaborate across functions, drive innovative solutions, and maintain deep knowledge of client business objectives.