Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Publicis Media is powered by its global brands, Starcom, Zenith and Spark Foundry, and supported by its digital-first, data-driven Global Practices which together deliver client value and business transformation.

One of those key data-driven practices is Publicis Media Exchange (PMX). PMX compromises of a central trading and operations function, and dedicated expert investment teams to help support clients with implementational planning and buying. The role of the PMX Investment team is to manage frontline relationships with Media and Technology suppliers, by representing the best interests of our clients to maximise trading efficiencies, champion creativity, and ultimately drive business results.

• Day to day management of investment and accountability program for selected key regional client
• The preparation of buying results for a key client within the region including reviewing data and co-creation of delivery presentations
• Developing strong relationships with buyers in local offices, regional client team and media auditors
• Providing advice and support to local offices on media accountability
• Effectively managing of timelines, analysing feedback and reviewing pricing and delivery against KPIs
• Manage local and regional communications effectively to share best practice and get desired results from local markets
• Ensure consistency of activation process and product across all markets
• Ensure media auditing processes are managed by the teams and attend client audit meetings
• Contribute to an investment community on the client that delivers learnings, best in market opportunities and a performance led culture
• Reporting into the SEA Investment and accountability director

• A thorough knowledge of media trading metrics and KPIs used to measure media buying performance across the main media.
• Understanding of basic media planning principles
• A minimum 4 years’ experience gained at one of the following: Media Agency Buying or Investment department, Media Auditor, Media Owner sales department.
• Digital experience not essential but preferable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to create a story and clearly and concisely sell this into key stakeholders
• Fluent in English, foreign languages not essential, but certainly very useful in this role
• Experience in managing people across multiple countries
• High level of numeracy and adept at managing data and using Excel
• Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills with a focus on attention to detail
• Ability to process large amounts of data into relevant, big picture learning
• Reporting currency and provide rates of exchange if required
• Clarify any qualitative parameters and requirements