Description
Company Description
Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is comprised of five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Blue 449 and Performics, powered by digital first, data driven global practices that together deliver client value and business transformation. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape and is present in more than 100 countries with over 17,500 employees worldwide.
Job Description
We are looking for an Account Manager to come work on a fast growing team.If you are a passionate media professional who thrives on providing superior customer service. You love teamwork and have a knack for persuasion. You are detail focused and an excellent communicator - both written and verbal. You have a strong understanding of digital and traditional media and love to push the boundaries to test and learn the new and different - this is the opportunity for you!
Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for day to day client engagement, and account management
- Partner with internal teams to develop and implement full cycle media plans and lead client presentations
- Develop and maintain client and agency partner relationships
- Ensure financial reporting and forecasts are issued accurately and on time
- Monitor status and manage project to ensure on time completion
- Assist with and oversee all media administrative duties including campaign set-up and maintenance, and issue accurate client financial reports ie BCRs, with a high degree of accuracy
Major Contacts
- Internal Buying team, Strategy Manager/Planner, Finance
- External Client (pre & post buy presentations), Media Sales reps
Qualifications
Characteristics of a Successful Account Manager
- Strong sale acumen
- Strong analytical ability
- Problem solver
- Good under pressure
- Team player
- Excellent organizational skills
- Amicable/gets along with people – builds strong relationships with media contacts
Required Skills, Experience and Education
- Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus/preferred
- Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
- Minimum of 3+ years of related experience
- Media systems’ proficiency
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong analytical & math proficiency skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
Additional Information
Publicis Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.