OverviewWe"re on the lookout for a Commercial Associate Director to join our team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a crucial role in supporting the commercial team by coordinating financial and commercial information across global markets for our clients. As the primary contact for commercial finance inquiries, you\'ll collaborate with agency markets and business development. This position resides within the commercial team and demands excellent communication skills, particularly when working with non-native English speakers. You\'ll work closely with various departments, including Commercial Compliance, PMX Trading, Investment & Accountability, Group Media Solutions, Finance, Legal, and Client teams to ensure seamless operations.ResponsibilitiesManaging ‘mid-level’ global/regional pitches, establishing the commercial proposal and being a key contact for senior internal stakeholders.Managing one or more global clients on commercial discussions.Acting as commercial business partner to Global Client Leads for global/regional media clients run out of London.Engage with Regional/Local business and finance leads on commercial and financial discussions, to ensure global deals are successfully implemented in a contract-compliant mannerGuide the junior team membersCoordinating with Legal on commercial contracts for clients and pitchesRegular interaction with client procurementOversee (with Global Client Leads) scopes of work and ensure out of scope work captured, costed and highlightedManage commercial team reportingWhat we’re looking forMedia agency experience in a Senior Commercial Manager, Associate Director or similar type role.Strong understanding of the pitch and commercial process within MediaStrong quantitative and negotiation skills, with a understanding of media agency dynamics.Proficiency in data management, finance systems, and Excel (including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot tables); VBA skills are a plus.Exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and time management for handling multiple tasks.Benefits and working arrangementsIn the UK, alongside core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan, we also offer:WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to focus on wellbeing and self-care.HELP@HAND BENEFITS - 24/7 helpline with access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES - 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy and shared parental leave.FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF - an additional day off for your birthday from your first day of employment.GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS - membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionAdvertising and FinanceIndustriesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Publicis Groupe by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr