Publicis Groupe UK is a marketing and digital transformation business made up of 5,000 talented and versatile people with expertise in media, creative, influence, technology and data, working across 21 agencies.

Publicis Groupe UK creative agencies include Saatchi & Saatchi, BBH, Digitas, Leo Burnett and Publicis London. Also, within the stable are PR agencies MSL and Kekst CNC and sustainability consultancy, Salterbaxter. Publicis Media is home to Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry as well as specialist practices PMX, Performics, Publicis Sport & Entertainment and Publicis Content, providing expertise across media strategy, investment, data and technology.

Langland, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness and Digitas Health serve clients across health and wellness, science and medicine. They combine expertise across advertising and branding, clinical trial experience, data and analytics, technology, medical strategy and education and public relations and policy. 

At the core of Publicis Groupe’s data and technology offering sits Epsilon which provides personalisation at scale through CORE-ID, its proprietary data tech platform.

Publicis Sapient is the business transformation arm of Publicis Groupe, marrying technology, data sciences and business consulting with engineering and creativity, it helps clients transform digitally.

Publicis Groupe UK clients include BT, McDonald’s, ASDA, Tesco, L’Oreal, P&G, Kellogg’s, VW UK, Reckitts Benckiser, Samsung and Disney among others, encompassing six of the UK’s top 10 advertisers.

Employees share a common purpose, consistent ways of working and a financial structure that encourages collaboration.

In 2015 Publicis Groupe introduced the Power of One. Simplifying the traditional agency structure, the model removes silos between agencies and disciplines to put clients’ needs at the heart of the structure.

Publicis Groupe UK has offices in Chancery Lane, Television Centre in White City, Baker Street, Turnmills in Farringdon, Windsor, Teddington and Dublin, and people based in Edinburgh.  Publicis Groupe has a presence in more than 100 countries and employs nearly 84,000 people worldwide.

Our Commitment
As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Groupe UK is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. 

Position: Strategy Director - Retail

We are looking for an experienced strategist who is passionate about making a significant impact. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on innovative thinking and aims to drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Leadership: Lead strategic initiatives for our retail clients, focusing on delivering breakthrough work that drives commercial success.
• BT/EE Account: Take charge of the BT/EE account, a cornerstone client. Your role will involve creating strategies that enhance retail performance, capitalize on promotional opportunities, and deliver compelling presentations. This will constitute approximately 75% of your role.
• Team Development: Develop and coach a new strategy operating system alongside the Chief Strategy Officer, fostering greater collaboration and efficiency.
• Retail Strategy Growth: As we acquire more clients, build a retail strategy team by identifying and nurturing the right talent and resources.
• Thought Leadership: Elevate the agency's standing by contributing to industry thought pieces and events, becoming a respected voice in retail creative strategy.
• Pitching Support: Provide strategic input for pitches, both for existing Groupe clients and new prospects.

We seek an individual with significant experience in retail marketing and a proven ability to set the agenda for blue-chip retail clients adapting to new commerce realities.

• Creative Instinct and Collaboration: A proactive collaborator trusted by Creative Teams to enhance their work and drive innovative solutions.
• Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of commercial impact, demonstrating how strategies drive effectiveness and impact.
• Team Player: Contribute to collective success, fostering team cohesion and supporting agency growth.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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