Who is Starcom:
 
As the Human Experience Company, we are a global media agency that believes in the alchemy of people and technology to create experiences people love and actions brands need. It’s in our DNA. We’re powered by the strength of our innovative, driven and intelligent people who are deeply passionate about achieving best-in-class results on behalf of our clients – some of the world’s leading marketers.
 
We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and very generous paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

As the SVP, Regional Lead of North America (U.S. and Canada) you will draw on your experience and expertise to deliver best in class client service building trust with our North American Financial Services cliens.. You will embrace data driven marketing and collaborate with all of the partner agencies to lead a Power of One Team working together to drive and drive business results.

• Successfully lead the Power of One Team in North America collaborating with partner agencies both within and outside of the Publicis Groupe.
• Develop, inspire and motivate the North American Publicis team.
• Serve as the marketplace representation for the North American Region
• Be an active participant in the client and Publicis global leadership communities, sharing ideas and learnings with your peer group of Regional Leaders.
• Deliver best in class Client Service building trust with the clients.
• Collaborate with client contacts to establish deep knowledge of client’s business goals and challenges
• Communicate opportunities, learnings, and recommendations with authority and credibility.
• Demonstrate an intimate understanding of how consumers interact with channels and technology.
• Evaluate new and current partners and new approaches for greatest client impact.
• Command expertise in media concepts, terminology, media math and media plan execution.
• Look for every opportunity to leverage data and technology to impact media strategies based on business objectives.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Investment, and Analytics teams to oversee the deployment and activation of data driven marketing.
• Pioneer innovative approaches & solutions to address business objectives (via custom solutions) and industry gaps (via agency product development).
• Run a profitable business looking for opportunities to grow the North American business.
• Lead both the US and Canadian Teams

• B.S. or MBA, preferably in Marketing, or Advertising
• 12+ years media strategy planning experience across both broadcast and digital.
• 5+ years with increasing responsibility within an agency or media company
• 5+ years of people managing experience
• Strong leadership, guiding cross functional staff
• Experience managing multiple, competing priorities, duties and/or projects
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to lead projects independently from start to finish, working with internal and external teams to make decisions and maintain forward momentum

About Starcom Worldwide
 
Starcom is the Human Experience Company. A world-renowned media communications agency, we believe the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences people love, and actions brands need. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom is part of Publicis Media, one of four solution hubs within Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC40], and has offices within Publicis One.
 
Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.