**Company description** APEX Exchange (APEX) is a distinct next-generation trading entity within Publicis Media that identifies and invests in emerging market trends to benefit Publicis clients. APEX develops innovative offerings through direct partnerships and principal investments that allow clients of all sizes to benefit from custom solutions that best fit their business challenges in an increasingly complex media environment. Clients opt into solutions outside the agency’s core services that offer tangible benefits including guaranteed outcomes, increased flexibility, and advantageous pricing. **Overview** **The department** The APEX Digital Strategy Team is a distinct and growing entity within APEX and Publicis Media, known for its unparalleled market expertise and trading identity. Our Team creates innovative products and solutions leveraging trading advantages, providing unique benefits for Publicis Media clients. We offer a diverse and exciting product portfolio, including carbon-neutral performance-driven outcomes and unique Retail Media solutions. We guarantee advantageous pricing and increased flexibility across all Digital channels such as Display, Video, Social, Audio, DOOH, and CTV. As a strategic partner, we collaborate with agencies, clients, and vendors to shape best-in-class strategies, plans, and activations. Playing a pivotal role in shaping annual strategies, we are instrumental in driving results for clients, agencies, and Media partners alike. **What will you be doing?** + As a Digital Strategy Executive, you'll be an essential part of the global APEX Digital team, responding to live client briefs and crafting innovative media plans across Programmatic Display, Video, DOOH, Audio, Retail, and Social platforms for diverse clients. + You'll employ your creativity to design audience and targeting strategies for performance-driven proposals, enabling real-time consumer change and driving results across various business KPIs both locally and internationally. + You'll play a vital role in maintaining an accurate sales pipeline, ensuring agencies, activation teams, and media partners worldwide receive briefs, plans, collateral, and sign-offs in a timely manner. + You'll collaborate with our operations and finance teams to ensure accurate invoicing for all successful activations. + Alongside supporting Digital Strategy Managers, you'll foster relationships with new and existing agency stakeholders, becoming an expert in APEX capabilities and building enthusiasm for our product offerings. In 6 months time you will have: + Developed a strong understanding of the complex digital marketing landscape with access to key decision-makers across agencies, Media partners, and clients. + Mastered strategic decision-making across a variety of Digital channels, fully understanding the benefits of major Media owners to make advantageous decisions for clients. + Confidently communicate The APEX story and articulate proposed strategies at all levels within agencies and Media partners. + Take ownership of diverse clients, planning and activating unique campaigns from inception to completion, and serving as The primary APEX contact. + Gain proficiency in widely used Digital advertising operation systems such as Salesforce, Media Ocean, and Jira. **Qualifications** **What are we looking for?** + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, and PowerPoint. + Strong interest and eagerness to grow in the digital marketing field. + Passionate about devising inspiring creative ideas and delivering high-quality work for clients. + Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, completing tasks promptly and accurately. + A positive, 'can-do' attitude and desire to continually learn and develop. + Appreciates diversity and contributes to a positive team spirit. **Additional information** Publicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer; + **WORK YOUR WORLD** opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. + **REFLECTION DAYS** - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. + **HELP@HAND BENEFITS** 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. + **FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES** We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. + **FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP** & **BIRTHDAY DAY OFF** You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. + **GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS** This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. _Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!_ Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. The deadline to apply to this role is 27th February 2025. This position is for an immediate/as soon as possible start date. The salary for this position is £28,000. The recruitment process: **Step 1:** Apply and get started! **Step 2:** Show us what you’ve got – complete some fun, interactive tasks through Arctic Shores’ assessment. Look out for this in your emails following your application! **Step 3:** A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments. **Step 4:** Join us for a assessment day where you can showcase your skills and strengths. **Step 5:** We’ll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).