Strategy Director

BRAND: Publicis Imagine
Job Function: Strategy
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Management
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, is the world's third largest communications group in the world. With more than 80,000 people in over 100 countries, the Groupe has four Solution hubs: Creative with Publicis Communications, Media with Publicis Media, Digital business transformation with Publicis Sapient, and Health & Wellbeing with Publicis Health.

Since 2014 and the acquisition of Sapient, Publicis Groupe has undergone a profound transformation by scaling a new model connecting data, creativity and technology. We continued on that journey with the 2019 acquisition of Epsilon and most recently the announcement of our market-leading investment in AI. We are driving towards a future where being smart, at scale, with the best Identity product in the market, will help deliver better outcomes for our clients.

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe present in more than 100 countries with over 13,500 employees worldwide. Alongside our global agency brands (Zenith, Starcom, Spark), the "Power of One" model gathers all the capabilities of the Groupe under one roof, putting clients at the core of the organisation.

About the client....

"If you can dream it, you can do it" - Walt Disney

Publicis Imagine is our "Power of One" solution for Disney, a custom built team created with one purpose in mind - to be Disney's most valuable partner in creating the next era of entertainment.

Like Disney, we are organised under two pillars; Disney Entertainment (Disney+, Theatrical, Networks) and Disney Experiences (Parks and Cruises, Consumer Products and Games).

Our London-based EMEA & UK team comprises c. 100 people, who are dedicated to Disney's business, and supported by local teams in 27 markets across the EMEA region, who are a true extension of our team.

This is an opportunity to work on one of the world's most iconic and loved brands, and one of our biggest and most exciting clients, and be a part of their success across the EMEA region.

Overview

About the role....

Publicis Imagine is looking for a new Strategy Director to work across all pillars of The Walt Disney Company. This is an opportunity to work with one of the most culturally influential brands, operating across multiple product categories. You will be tasking with driving growth through media by delivering innovative and scalable strategies across EMEA, spanning entertainment and experiences.

This role will report to the Managing Partner.

Responsibilities

About the work....

• Be the main strategic point of contact for clients, providing informed, insightful and authoritative consultancy
• Developing and deploying annual strategies, demonstrating data led thinking with creativity and innovation, and considering Paid Owned and Earned touchpoints
• Leading and developing strategic thought leadership, including development of content for Media Summits and other key senior meetings
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, as well as global and local teams. This includes collaboration with key strategic partners e.g. creative agencies
• Manage the wider Publicis Imagine Strategy, setting the bar for strategic deliverables, and aiding their development of their craft
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the client's business from current and historical perspectives, as well as a vision for their future
• Ensure that all projects and deliverables and met on time and to the highest standard
• Be an active participant in helping build the Publicis Imagine team and culture
• Be a point of connection with the wider Publicis media brands and teams: sharing information, insights, and being a source of collaboration for the Groupe
• Oversee and drive the integration of campaign learnings into planning and strategy to develop and evolve the work
• Maintaining media playbooks and planning bibles, ensuring they reflect the current approach and strategic direction of the client

Qualifications

What you need to succeed....

• Exceptional client management with clear communication skills
• Used to dealing with senior clients who are experts in brand marketing
• Collaborative mindset and approach
• Comfortable with ambiguity, with an ability to carve a path through it and form a plan
• Confident working with data and using data to tell a story
• Self-starter - you will have the energy to kick start projects yourself and define the path forward for our clients, and internal teams and markets
• Excellent presentation skills and an ability to present complex topics in a clear and concise manner to those in non-expert roles
• Effective and persuasive communication skills to align client and agency teams
• Enthusiastic, energetic, able to work in a fast paced environment and juggle multiple projects and tasks at once
• Useful but not mandatory: Entertainment experience. However, a passion for the industry and for Disney is essential

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Additional information

Publicis Imagine 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 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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