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Company Description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

Overview

About Connected Media SolutionsConnected Media Solutions (CMS) is Publicis Groupe's integrated sales and solutions organization,designed to deliver meaningful value for clients while driving growth across the Groupe. CMS partnersclosely with agency teams to align client objectives with the right mix of media solutions-includingprogrammatic media, advanced television, influencer marketing, retail media, and traditional media-supported by identity and data-driven capabilities.Operating as a unified network of embedded business owners, CMS leads with influence, collaboration,and clarity. Through consultative selling and compelling storytelling, CMS ensures the best of Publicis isbrought together in a clear, impactful way.

Role OverviewThe Vice President, Connected Media Solutions serves as a trusted advisor to agency and client teams,connecting business and marketing objectives to the right mix of CMS offerings. This role blendsstrategy, storytelling, and consultative selling to unlock growth opportunities and deliver measurablevalue. VPs build strong relationships, collaborate across internal teams, and tailor solutions to client needs-enabling agency teams to focus on client service while ensuring CMS solutions drive broader businessgoals.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to agency and client partners, building credibility and confidence. Develop growth plans aligned to client objectives, agency priorities, and CMS opportunities. Lead conversations that position CMS offerings as drivers of business value. Collaborate with internal product and activation teams to shape cohesive solutions. Create compelling narratives and materials that clearly articulate CMS value. Monitor pacing and forecasting across accounts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities. Model CMS values and inclusive leadership behaviors in all interactions.

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience in media, advertising, marketing, or related fields, with a backgroundin consultative sales or agency leadership. Proven ability to connect media solutions to client objectives through strategic storytelling andconsultative selling. Experience partnering within complex, matrixed organizations. Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities. Preferred: Broad experience across media and marketing channels-including programmaticmedia, advanced television, influencer marketing, retail media, and traditional media-withfamiliarity in identity and data-driven solutions.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" 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 USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

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

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

 Compensation Range: USD $149,340.00 - USD $239,148.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. 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. 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 1/1/2027.Employment Type: FULL_TIME