**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** As the EVP, Client Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing strategic oversight and leadership for a specific account. You’ll be responsible for nurturing strong client relationships, driving organic growth, and ensuring the quality of work produced by cross-functional teams. This position requires a deep understanding of the total marketing process, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team. The EVP, Client Lead is a strong relationship builder and problem solver who provides strategic oversight to holistic media plans, innovative ideas, and marketplace solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead with credibility and confidence, drive innovation, and shape the future of media thought leadership in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities** Strategic Leadership: + Drive the planning process and own the overall media strategy and integration across for eachassigned account + Direct and nurture the development, presentation, and maintenance of communication plans tobuild a competitive advantage including: insight development, innovation road maps, strategicinitiatives, big but relevant ideas, updates, and point-of-views (POVs) + Provide comprehensive media thought leadership, challenging the team to deliver innovativesolutions tailored to the client's needs + Establish strong working relationships with senior client contacts and balance their expectationswith agency goals + Partner with internal teams to develop insights into brand extensions through evaluations andrecommendations of cross-platform concepts; high degree of partnership across variousareas/teams requires open and flexible collaboration style Team Management and Development: + Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and respect + Manage and work alongside SVP/EVP Directors on Planning and Investment to co-manage andmentor a team with varying levels of experience + Provide clear communication on business initiatives, ensure proper training on tools and processes,and participate in talent recruitment and development efforts + Co-manage and mentor teams with varying levels of experience, ensuring high-quality results andprofessional growth Organic Growth and Client Service: + Engage directly with clients, articulating strategies with data and clear metrics + Build and nurture client relationships to elevate the partnership + Assist in setting organic growth goals and drive adherence to growth roadmaps and business plans + Actively engage in new business opportunities, volunteering for pitch teams and identifying upselland cross-sell opportunities to clients + Model outstanding client service, convey passion for clients' businesses, and serve as a point ofescalation for client concerns **Qualifications** + 15+ years of experience with previous experience leading a large account and team + Superior client service experience with proven ability to provide strategic media plans, innovate,and drive modern marketing solutions + Experience across all media types (national, local, digital, direct, programmatic, shopper, etc.) + Ability to anticipate and quickly assess continually changing client needs and adapt resources andstrategies accordingly + Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills + Ability to translate data into viable business solutions to enhance strategies and meet deliverables + Excellent leadership skills with ability to lead team to deliver high-quality results **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: $241,000 - $325,500 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 06/18/2025. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. \#LI-RC1