Senior Vice President, Planning (CPG Client)

Strategic Media LeaderSpark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world's most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry's start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media's powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we "Bring HEAT to Brands." No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today's most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.OverviewWe're looking for a strategic media leader to serve as the primary client partner for a specialized national and local retailer. This role will interface directly with senior stakeholders—including the CMO, Head of Media, and Martech Lead—to drive high-impact media initiatives that deliver measurable business results.ResponsibilitiesAct as the lead client contact, building trusted relationships with executive decision-makersDevelop and champion strategic media plans that align with brand goals and market dynamicsOversee all aspects of media planning and execution, from insight development to performance optimizationCollaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless deliveryProactively identify growth opportunities and bring forward innovative, business-driving solutionsIdeal CandidateA self-starter with a strong strategic mindset and a passion for media innovationExceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at the executive levelComfortable navigating fast-paced environments and driving results with confidenceRole ObjectivesResponsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategy to define the future direction of Client businessActively listen to Clients and continually identify opportunities to lead thinkingTeam leader for Client interaction fostering positive relationshipsIdentifies key target insights based on Client brief necessary for formulating communication strategyEvaluates composition of a wide range of media vehicles to determine which would most effectively reach the target audienceEffectively communicates and solicits agreement of best opportunities for ClientEnsure the quality of work for all Client deliverablesServes as key resource for local markets in defining media strategy and media plansSupervising, training, and developing staff (managing workload, delegating, and managing projects and resources, performance management)Develop process improvements and best practices to ensure consistency, flexibility, and efficiency resulting in solutions that meet or exceed Client expectationsServes as leadership and content development coordinator for all Client presentationsAbility to cross sell interagency products and servicesCollaborate with business intelligence/analytics, data and investment teams to identify consumer learning needs and drive consumer insight generation, analysis/interpretationQualifications10+ years of relevant experience with progressive levels of responsibility and business acumen in marketing and communications and team managementMust have online and offline media experience. Offline experience will be TV, Print, Radio, OOH. Online experience will consist of Display, Search, Social, and Mobile, and Content Marketing.Fluency with Media Tools and solid understanding of Digital Planning toolsProven experience and success in presenting plans to Client and influencing top level Client decisionsDemonstrated critical thinking skill and strong problem-solving skills – navigates effectively through difficult issues, builds required consensus to drive business needs and resultsExcellent leadership, management and motivational skillsExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills – effectively presents formal POV internally and externallyExcellent organizational, interpersonal, and quantitative/analytical skillsStrong Client presentation skills and business writing skillsDemonstrated expertise in strategic planning and Client relationsDetail oriented and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Critical assessor of talent – builds and motivates high performing teamsAble to direct long range planning and the development of programs to maximize organizational resourcesDesign and manage projects, resources, stakeholders, participants, and deadlinesHigh results orientation and able to effectively juggle and prioritize many competing demands – high tolerance to effectively manage changeOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $299,637.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/3/2026.