Manager, Value Management

Company Description

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Publicis Media is one of Publicis Groupe's four solution hubs, aligning all of Publicis Groupe's media agencies and operations. Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris Exchange: FR0000130577; CAC 40 index), is the world's third largest communications group.

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) delivers sustainable, transparent, competitive advantage to Publicis Media clients and agencies. This is done through the consolidated strength of our agencies, deep understanding of our client drivers, leveraging scaled investment, marketplace innovation, strength in partnerships and intelligence.

Job Description

The Manager, Value Management role helps drive efficiency and effectiveness gains across Publicis agencies and their clients. We are seeking a driven individual, whose media expertise, communication, and problem-solving skills that can add value to our highly visible team. This position offers an unmatched opportunity to work closely with agency and activation leadership to inform decision-making, improve operations, and drive performance.

Rate & Data Management

• Support in all areas of rate management and data governance, developing and implementing companywide best practices across all media channels.

New Business

• Key contributor in New Business pricing submissions, working with PMX and agency leads to determine pricing strategies for competitive pitch submissions. Support in development of savings guarantees and measurement tactics

Partnerships

• Monitor media spend and rates profiles to inform senior management in their partnership and investment conversations

Reporting & Forecasting

• Work with PMX directors and agency buying/planning teams to collect, analyze, and present monthly spend and forecasts across PMX agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in advertising or marketing
• 4+ Years of media agency experience; buying or planning preferred
• Fundamental understanding of Mediaocean (Prisma/OX)
• Proficiency in Excel and data management
• Knowledge of 3rd party media market tools such as Kantar, SMI, SQAD a plus
• Experience in New Business or Media Auditing a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong interest in process improvement
• An entrepreneurial spirit, must be a self-starter that can balance competing priorities

Additional Information

We know that when the whole person is cared for, they are able to do their best work. That’s why we offer benefits that go way beyond comprehensive health, dental, 401K matching, and flexible time. We also offer access to over 16+ Business Resource Groups, mentorship programs and training opportunities, wellness and enrichment programming, extensive benefits for caregivers and new parents, tuition reimbursement, and so much more.

Compensation Range: $73,500 - $115,500 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. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.