**Company description** At Publicis Collective, we know tomorrow’s challenges won’t be solved by today’s solutions. It’s why we support our teams with the resources and tools they need to continue redefining the future of marketing. It’s also why clients rely on us to lead the way in connecting media, data, technology, and teams by what matters most – business outcomes. Publicis Collective’s consultative practitioners are catalysts for business growth and innovation, we’re more than media experts. We are an incubator for high-performing talent and a launchpad for ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible. As part of the global Publicis Media network, we’re backed by the power, scale, and benefits of Publicis Groupe, one of the largest and most celebrated marketing and communications platforms on the planet. How are we different? There are three core values at the center of our approach that help us stay ahead – curious, open, and driven. **Curious** - A deep curiosity compels us to go beyond the brief to deliver exceptional outcomes. **Open** - We value diverse perspectives and new ways of working. **Driven** - We are ambitious, rigorous, self-disciplined, and resilient in our pursuit of excellence. If you're a collaborative and enterprising practitioner with a passion for media and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Let's shape the future together. **Overview** **Overview:** The SVP, Investment Marketplace oversees investment, activation, and portfolio management across Digital Direct and Programmatic. They provide consistent leadership by bringing new ideas, innovation, and opportunities to the client on a regular basis. The SVP develops go to market investment strategy, recommendation and POV's, while providing effective leadership of negotiations and creating strong vendor relationships. **Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities:** + Portfolio management of media investment across Digital Direct and Programmatic + Provide consistent leadership through bringing new opportunities to clients on a regular basis + Lead management and tracking of KPIs and ensure 100% contract compliance + Bridge gap between teams by sharing best practices and ensuring standard ways of working are employed + Provide thought leadership in alternative buying models and integrated projects + Ensure team members are adopting the best-in-class tools, techniques, and systems + Own client relationship and education relating to media investment across all channels + Provide counsel on marketplace trends and investment expertise for clients and client teams + Maintain, develop and grow relationships with appropriate client level contacts + Inject ideas, innovation and leading industry developments into every assignment, including day-to-day client communications + Manage negotiation and implementation of added value inventory, research partnerships and custom sponsorship elements when applicable + Strong and proven ability to trouble-shoot and quickly problem solve campaign management issues as they arise + Consistently drive the use of analytics to inform/validate investment strategies, tactical planning and on-going optimizations across all media **Qualifications** **Qualifications:** + 12+ years of media buying experience, with progressive levels of responsibility, across channels + 8+ years of team and people management experience + Excellent negotiation skills and understanding of how to add incremental value without compromising communication needs + Ability to package, merchandise, and sell in concepts and new opportunities + Strategic thinking, ability to see the bigger picture + Problem-solver with strong project management experience + Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting + Excellent communication, diplomacy, and decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively + Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite + Experience managing and building client relationships **Additional information** Publicis Collective an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  **Additional information** Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com . Compensation Range: $176,700 - $251,100 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 03/11/2025. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. \#LI-KS3