Manager

Connect at Publicis Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,910 - 106,260; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

A leading media agency in Chicago is seeking a Manager of Investment to oversee media portfolios and lead a team of Video Associates. The successful candidate will build relationships with clients and develop media strategies while also managing negotiations and financial oversight. Ideal applicants will possess strong client relationship skills and experience in media strategy development. This role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring team members.
• Ability to develop and present media strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage media portfolios and client relationships.
• Mentor team members and facilitate cross-agency collaboration.
• Negotiate video purchases and oversee financial stewardship.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team management

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Investment is responsible for managing media portfolios of clients, as well as assisting in the creation and execution of media strategies and effectively communicating these strategies to clients. Also critical for this position is the development and management of a team of Video Associates, forging relationships with media partners, and applying these relationships to gain a deeper knowledge of the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of accounts and building strong working relationships with clients
• Manage and mentor at least two team members
• Arrange and run client and team meetings while helping to build cross-agency rapport
• Negotiate total video purchases, inclusive of digital OLV
• Oversee the development and presentation of media POVs for client
• Present corporate ownership issues to clients
• Develop marketplace analyses
• Troubleshoot billing and allocation problems
• Assist in research projects pertinent to their specific client
• Assist in preparation and presentation of strategy and upfront to client
• Management of daily/monthly/quarterly stewardship of buys
• Aid video portal in Upfront negotiations
• Assist in the development of Upfront Planning Costs and Bogey’s
• Attend Video Investment Activation Boot Camp Training

Qualifications

• Ownership of accounts and strong client relationship skills
• Experience managing and mentoring team members
• Ability to lead meetings and build cross-agency rapport
• Negotiation of video purchases including digital OLV
• Ability to develop and present media POVs to clients
• Ability to analyze marketplaces and provide insights
• Problem-solving for billing and allocation issues
• Experience supporting research projects for specific clients
• Experience in strategy development and upfront presentations
• Experience managing ongoing buy stewardship
• Participation in Upfront negotiations and planning
• Familiarity with Upfront Costs and Bogeys
• Willingness to attend related trainings

Additional Information

Our motto “Viva La Différence” reflects our commitment to belonging, inclusion, and equitable experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), parental and family care leave, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact [e-mail]. Compensation range: $73,910 - $106,260 annually. The company reserves the right to modify this pay range. Application deadline: 10/21/2025. All information kept confidential per EEO guidelines.