The APEX Digital Strategy Team is a distinct and growing entity within APEX and Publicis Media, known for its unparalleled market expertise and trading identity.

• Our Team creates innovative products and solutions leveraging trading advantages, providing unique benefits for Publicis Media clients.
• We offer a diverse and exciting product portfolio, including carbon-neutral performance-driven outcomes and unique Retail Media solutions.
• We guarantee advantageous pricing and increased flexibility across all Digital channels such as Display, Video, Social, Audio, DOOH, and CTV.
• As a strategic partner, we collaborate with agencies, clients, and vendors to shape best-in-class strategies, plans, and activations.
• Playing a pivotal role in shaping annual strategies, we are instrumental in driving results for clients, agencies, and Media partners alike.

The Role

This Digital Strategy Manager opportunity results from continuous and significant growth in the Apex team. 

Digital Strategy Managers at APEX are responsible for supporting the overall growth of APEX's programmatic offering through crafting and coordinating strategic programmatic recommendations for Publicis clients to achieve and surpass client business objectives.  Three key pillars of the role are Media Planning, Programmatic Strategy and Account Management.

This opportunity is perfect for you if you've had a background in programmatic trading or media planning and are looking to take your career to the next level, advising and putting programmatic into action with Tier 1 clients.

Why Join The Apex Team?

• Relationship Building: Develop and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing your network and collaboration skills while navigating opportunities and challenges.
• Professional Growth: Actively participate in shaping APEX initiatives, gaining exposure to client engagement strategies, product marketing, and AI advancements, which will enhance your expertise and career progression.
• Leadership and Impact: You will take charge of APEX adoption and drive significant sales and revenue targets, showcasing your leadership and making a tangible impact on the business.

• Industry Experience: Proven experience in agency sales or client development across digital marketing channels, including Display, Online Video, DOOH, Audio, YouTube, and Retail Media.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Proficient communication and presentation abilities.
• Platform Expertise: Knowledge of key digital marketing platforms (DV360, TTD, TikTok, Meta, Amazon, Criteo) and familiarity with market innovations from digital vendors (e.g., Epsilon, TikTok, Azerion, Hawk, GumGum, Scope3).
• Strategic Planning: Ability to create omnichannel digital media plans and audience targeting strategies, demonstrating digital innovation and ecosystem expertise.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial sense with a proven track record of identifying and nurturing key clients in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for closing deals.
• Leadership Skills: Experience in leading and developing small teams for growth.

Apply now and join the APEX team!

Publicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans 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 step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other 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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