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Finding the best talent for Publicis Groupe ANZ This isn''t just about managing budgets; it''s about shaping the future of media investment. As our Investment Director, you''ll be instrumental in leading our operational investment product, guiding a high-performing team of media buyers, and managing a key portfolio of clients. You''ll be at the forefront of market trends, securing optimal value, and consistently exceeding expectations. This role offers significant autonomy, direct client engagement, and the chance to leave a lasting impact on both our agency and our clients'' success. What You''ll Do: Lead & Inspire: Coach, mentor, and empower a talented team of Investment Managers, Executives, and Coordinators, fostering their growth and ensuring best-in-class campaign execution. Strategic Investment: Develop, implement, and oversee innovative media investment strategies across all channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market opportunities. Client Partnership: Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with a designated list of leading clients, providing proactive insights, market intelligence, and delivering exceptional campaign performance. Negotiation Excellence: Master complex media negotiations to secure optimal value, drive efficiencies, and unlock added value for our clients, consistently delivering market-leading outcomes. Operational Oversight: Ensure meticulous campaign planning, delivery, financial management, tracking, and post-analysis, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reporting. Market Expertise: Act as a go-to expert on the evolving Australian media landscape, staying ahead of trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive dynamics. What You''ll Bring: Proven Leadership: Extensive experience (5+ years preferred) in media investment, with a demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team. Strategic Acumen: A deep understanding of media planning and buying across all channels (digital, TV, radio, print, OOH) within the Australian market. Negotiation Prowess: Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms and driving maximum ROI. Client-Centric Mindset: Proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor. Analytical Rigour: Strong analytical skills to interpret campaign data, derive actionable insights, and ensure meticulous financial management and reporting. Tech Savvy: Familiarity with media investment systems and tools (e.g., TARDIIS, industry-standard reporting platforms). Communication & Presentation: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present compelling strategies and insights to clients and internal stakeholders. Problem Solver: A proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective, innovative solutions. Benefits A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing. A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Libert flexibility approach "working your way with us." Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network. Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes. A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program. A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, galit, enABLE, EmbRACE, and cologique committees. Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service. Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year. Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave. Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs. A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with lifethreatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network. If you don''t tick every box in this ad, please don''t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes so if this role resonates with you, please apply. Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn''t be where we are today. So be you we like it that way. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr