Director, New Business Development

Company: Publicis Groupe
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Company DescriptionPublicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands CJ, Performics, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Director, New Business Development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of accountability, consistently delivering work on or ahead of deadlines and maintaining a relentless focus on moving the team forward. They will demonstrate a robust business acumen, capable of converting opportunities into wins, and will be action-oriented, leading efforts to drive change and innovation.The candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity, able to effectively cope with and adapt to change, and willing to explore new and untested approaches. Collaboration is crucial, and the candidate must work seamlessly across teams, prioritize team objectives over personal goals, and build trust through openness and honesty.Interpersonal savvy is essential for nurturing and building relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally. The candidate should continuously seek self-development, act as a role model to peers, and contribute positively to the company culture.Leadership skills are a must, with the ability to guide oneself and others toward shared goals, develop the next generation of talent, and provide learning opportunities. A strategic thinker, the candidate will possess problem-solving abilities, using logic and creativity to generate effective solutions and breakthrough ideas that differentiate from traditional models.In this role our Central Growth Director will be responsible and expected to be the master the work.Our Director should focus their time and attention across team opportunities, managing the team/career goals, elevating the work to the highest level of delivery achievable. This person will think holistically about the bigger picture vs. the weeds and is a positive role model to the team. The Director is expected to navigate and problem-solve conflicts, manage communication with executive leadership team and have a strong personal brand that aligns and enhances agency culture. In addition to this, the Director will step in to lead pitches across the BD teams and own relationships with each BD team. If you are passionate about driving business success, eager to contribute beyond expectations, and possess the agility to generate impactful ideas and execute them flawlessly, we would love to hear from you.Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that drive change and innovation
• Challenging the status quo to improve processes and outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
• Adapt and perform in ambiguous situations
• Cultivate relationships and trust across the organization
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Commit to self-development and contribute to team growthQualifications
  • Proven track record in delivering results and moving initiatives forward. 10 years' experience requested, and previous agency and business development experience preferred
  • Strong business sense and the ability to seize and create opportunities
  • Effective communication and project management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Passionate about personal and professional development
  • Ability to become a financial driver for the agency (create revenue for the group)
  • Is a strong alignment to Publicis Culture and Values, and contributes beyond expectations to further grow and develop itRole-Specific Duties
    • Leads pitches
    • Manages day-to-day relationships across PM BD Teams
    • Has a strong grasp of the media landscape and/or has come from a media/client team prior to being in this role
    • Responsible for the career advancement and management of the Growth teams
    • Day-to-day team management
    • Seeks out opportunities for the team
    • Proposes alternative solutions, exhibit intellectual curiosity to solve challenges
    • Overseeing tasks are accomplished on time and does so exceeding expectations
    • Responsible for junior team Career Conversations and Wrap-Ups. Escalates and informs performance to senior leadership
    • Is Executive Leadership-facingAdditional InformationOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diff--rence" 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: $119,510 - $180,025 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. 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 6/20/2025.
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