Lead Business Development Strategist

vor 4 Wochen


Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Publicis Media Vollzeit

Company Overview

Publicis Media stands as the second-largest media agency network globally and is a vital part of the French communications conglomerate, Publicis Groupe. Through its renowned agency brands, including Zenith, Starcom, and Spark, Publicis Media orchestrates and continually evolves client operations in strategic communication consulting across more than 100 countries. Additionally, specialized teams within Publicis Media provide support to agency clients in areas such as Data and Technology, Analytics and Insights, Research, Content, Performance, Buying, and Business Development.

As the fastest-growing new business agency over the past three years, we are seeking to enhance our central Business Development Team in Düsseldorf to manage and coordinate new client acquisition efforts.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will serve as the pivotal link between client teams and stakeholders, overseeing the pitch process and ensuring seamless coordination. Our team supports all brands (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry) and collaborates closely with colleagues from Publicis Groupe. Your expertise will place you at the forefront of our initiatives, both locally and internationally:

  • Manage projects and act as an internal consultant for local, regional, and global new business and defense pitches from initial contact to decision-making.
  • Collaborate closely with client teams and other stakeholders within Publicis Media (Commercial, Value Management, Studio Design), as well as across the agency in our Power of One model.
  • Prepare internal and external reporting for Publicis Media (e.g., RECMA, COMvergence) and assist in business and market analyses.
  • Develop and refine agency credentials, case studies, and pitch materials.
  • Oversee cross-agency client tracking and maintain the database.
  • Evaluate new business opportunities and plan and execute strategic client acquisition initiatives.
  • Work hand in hand with our international colleagues, particularly those in the Business Development Hub in London and New York.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a media agency, with active involvement in pitch projects.
  • Ideally, you have experience in business development and have participated in pitch processes.
  • You are an organizational expert with strong coordination skills, maintaining composure and humor even in high-pressure situations.
  • A team player with excellent communication skills.
  • You demonstrate initiative, creativity, and attention to detail, approaching challenges proactively ('impossible' is not in your vocabulary).
  • Fluent in English and accustomed to cross-border communication.

Additional Information

Learn & Grow

  • Opportunities for development through a digital learning platform.
  • Individual career perspectives and structured development paths.
  • Extensive national and international development programs.
  • An open feedback culture with structured performance management.
  • A mentoring program.

Work Your World

  • Possibility to work globally.
  • Up to 6 weeks per year.

Flexible Work

  • Hybrid working model.
  • Work from all Publicis Media locations.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Subsidy for public transport and bike leasing.

Feel Well

  • Compensation for overtime.
  • 30 days of vacation plus additional special leave days.
  • Agency sports activities.
  • Mental health programs and policies for working with cancer.

Responsibility

  • Initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Sustainability efforts.
  • Engagement in social projects.

Your Start

  • Welcome Week.
  • Buddy Program.
  • Comprehensive onboarding process.

We value diversity and are eager to learn how your experience can enrich our team.

Our recruiter looks forward to your application, even if your qualifications do not perfectly match our requirements.



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