Pitch & Storytelling Associate, Business Development

Publicis Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,280 - 53,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking an Associate in the Publicis Media Business Development team to orchestrate high-stakes new business opportunities from initial pursuit through final pitch. This cross-functional role focuses on strategy, operations, storytelling, and executive-level pitch management to unify and articulate the Power of One across media, data, technology, and partnerships.

You will manage pitches with leadership, elevate materials quality, and ensure every opportunity is delivered with

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in media, business development, marketing, project management, or agency operations.
• Experience working within a holding company environment required.
• Highly organized, diligent, and able to manage multiple workstreams at once.
• Strong communicator with experience developing decks, RFP responses, briefings, or executive-ready materials.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with senior partners and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Story: turn Publicis Mediafs capabilities into clear pitch narratives and develop decks, RFIs/RFPs, credentials, and case studies.
• Orchestrate the Moment: plan and deliver high-stakes pitch moments, manage workstreams, build plans and trackers, coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strengthen the Growth Engine: maintain Salesforce pipeline data, support reporting, organize materials, and improve processes.

Skills

Pitch storytelling

RFP responses

Deck development

Project management

Cross-functional

Strong communicator

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor7s degree

Tools

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Job description

Publicis Groupe is seeking an Associate in the Publicis Media Business Development team to orchestrate high-stakes new business opportunities from initial pursuit through final pitch. This cross-functional role focuses on strategy, operations, storytelling, and executive-level pitch management to unify and articulate the Power of One across media, data, technology, and partnerships.

You will manage pitches with leadership, elevate materials quality, and ensure every opportunity is delivered with