Job Information
Publicis Groupe Senior Vice President in Chicago, Illinois
Company description
Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.
Overview
Spark Foundry seeks an executive with deep marketplace credibility and the ability to confidently engage senior marketing and media professionals. This individual will forge unique, first-to-market opportunities, extend partnerships beyond traditional pricing/trading, and deliver holistic, channel-agnostic solutions.
Responsibilities
Marketplace Leadership
Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships with media vendors and platforms.
Drive upfront negotiations and steer and support client stakeholders throughout the process.
Negotiate deals that include data partnerships and bespoke opportunities tailored to the client’s needs.
Client Engagement
Advise client’s most senior marketing team on breakthrough strategies, demonstrating both attention to detail and high-level thinking.
Identify exclusive market offerings and proactively shape them to the client’s advantage.
Holistic Media Expertise
Bring extensive video expertise alongside strong understanding of digital and other media channels.
Integrate diverse channels into a cohesive strategy for maximized reach and ROI.
Proactive Innovation
Anticipate market shifts and proactively recommend next-generation solutions.
Collaborate across internal stakeholders to deliver data-driven, future-forward partnerships.
Stakeholder Communication
Convey complex investment strategies to day-to-day contacts as well as executive-level decision-makers.
Manage multiple stakeholders, ensuring transparency, clarity, and alignment.
Qualifications
15+ years of media investment experience with proven credibility in the US market.
Track record of delivering first-to-market partnerships and shaping non-traditional deals.
Ability to “go toe-to-toe” with senior leaders and top marketplace officials.
Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills across all media channels.
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: $176,700.00 - $263,655.00 anual. 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 04/13/2026.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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