Vice President, Publicis Sports

Company descriptionOur PM Sports team provides a valuable service to our PM Agency Teams & Clients providing sports marketing expertise inclusive of identification and negotiation of brand partnerships, managing partnerships, and driving new business initiatives. We also provide measurement expertise within the sports ecosystem to provide a comprehensive understanding of ROI and impact of branding within all avenues.Being a part of this team brings a vibrant culture with an entrepreneurial spirit that comes from the top down. Team members are expected to bring ideas and solutions that will drive growth and foster strong relationships. With the ultimate goal to harness the power of sport (and culture) to create authentic connections with brands an fuel our Power of one model.OverviewPublicis Sport, the sports marketing division within Publicis Media, is searching for a Vice President in New York, NY. This position requires a highly motivated and entrepreneurial-minded person to lead the oversight of the team, and management of client relationships as well as liaise with sports properties and media partnerships. The role includes both account management, as well as prospecting new business and new lines of business opportunitiesResponsibilitiesAccount leadership on multiple accounts within Publicis Lead analysis and understanding of client business strategies and objectives, and utilize that understanding to identify, develop and deliver high-value marketing recommendations and executionsProvide clients with end to end strategic thought leadership across the full sports and entertainment marketing landscapeMotivate and manage a team in the creation, development and execution of strategies, solutions, tactics and programs Facilitate team building through collaborative management style, open communication and focused project managementParticipate in sports strategy work sessions and discussionsBuild, maintain and grow client relationships at all levelsBuild, maintain and grow relationships with rights holders and media owners and internal agency counterpartsPlay active role in major agency new business pitchesMaintain superior knowledge of the dynamic marketplace/client needs in order to react quickly to identify unique opportunities for revenue growthStrong interpersonal and management skills with the ability to influence senior-level decision makers, internal and external, in order to reach goals and objectives QualificationsMinimum 12+ years Sports Marketing experienceStrong senior-level industry relationshipsExperience in an agency environmentHistory of success in supporting new business acquisitions.Strong presentation skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to think strategically.Must be a self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Proven ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and results.Significant experience in a service, delivery and/or customer focused organization.Core competencies include:, Sports media knowledge, sports marketing strategy, sport media relationships and media buying/planning experienceDemonstrated ability to understand and deliver on ideas and activation plans rooted in client business strategies and objectivesPossess significant (industry, property) marketing partnership/sponsorship experience, ideally within an agency setting and excel at handling expectations with multiple partnersExcellent Project Management skills, managing across several workstreams to connect all of the dotsStrong presentation development (PowerPoint) and Excel skills a mustStrong written and verbal communication skills a mustConfident and comfortable presenting to senior clients and partnersDemonstrated ability to think strategicallyMust be a self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentProven ability to lead and interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and resultsExisting relationships with sport properties and media membersAdditional informationOur 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.#LI-SH1Compensation Range: USD $159,695.00 - USD $255,645.00/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 9/5/2026.