Senior Associate, Digital Activation

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 size to benefit from custom solutions in an increasingly complex media environment.

Clients opt into solutions outside the agency’s core services that offer tangible benefits including guaranteed outcomes, and advantageous pricing.

Job Description

We’re experts and innovators in media– making investments today for tomorrow’s success. Our goals are rooted in providing unique and incremental benefits to Publicis Groupe clients:

1. You’ll work across all Publicis Groupe agencies for the unique opportunity to learn the full media landscape and work with a breadth of clients.
2. You’ll learn both Investment and Business Operations – a unique blend of skills not  often combined within agencies.
3. You’ll work in digital platforms regardless of the channel you work in and if you don’t know it, we’ll teach you.
4. You’ll lead the industry by looking for future-facing opportunities, areas to invest and upcoming trends within the marketing industry.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

The expectations for this role fall into 3 key categories:

1. Developing Teams & Talent

• Contribute to training and assisting Associates with any role-specific questions.
• Supports goals of Associates.

2. Delivering on Our Value Proposition

• Understand partner portfolio offerings through attending meetings and taking note.
• Understands deal structure in place with partners and can identify errors in partner RFP submissions
• Learn how to form recommendation that align with APEX goals.
•  Support executing client-facing media plan packaging and delivery for select standard-level accounts.
• Learn fundamentals of financials.
• Understands how APEX makes a profit and executes margin doc process for select standard-level accounts.

3. Managing Business & Operations

• Understand campaign lifecycle and execute RFP process for select standard-level account.
• Understand billing nuances that impact planning.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Salesforce, etc.
• Keeps Salesforce up to date for assigned accounts.

Qualifications

• Technical Skill Requirements
• We value diversity of thought and experiences at APEX! If you learned about media from the sales or agency side, that’s great but we do need folks with basic level of understanding of how media investment works.
  • 1-2 years of experience with Basic knowledge of media is critical for success in this role
  • Diverse backgrounds and experience are welcome including Agency Planning/Investment, Media Sales, Consulting and/or Media Client Side
  • Basic knowledge of Salesforce and MS Office Suite (must be proficient in Excel)
  • Strong media financial acumen is mandatory
  • Business financial acumen is preferred
  • Basic understanding of the media landscape
  Soft Skill Requirements
• Technical skills are a point of entry for the roles at APEX but we’re looking for exceptional talent with high emotional intelligence and soft skills that drives our culture.
  • Has strong relationships, trust, respect, and support from others
  • Hungry to work hard to meet/exceed expectations
  • Adapts well, embraces and drives change
  • Acts transparently with others
  • Leads with positivity and inclusivity to inspire those around them

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.

Compensation Range: $46,500 -