Client Portfolio Manager

Company Description At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service. Overview We're hiring an Account Executive in a temporary contract role (through December 2026). This role is a modern marketing leader who helps brands show up effectively across both brand-building and performance-driven channels. This role combines strong account management fundamentals with a deep understanding of today's social, digital, and media landscape - bringing together creative, media, production, and client teams to deliver work that is culturally relevant, strategically sound, and built to drive results. As the day-to-day client lead, this person oversees integrated campaigns from concept through execution, turning real-time social insights into immediate, high-impact brand actions that resonate in the moment. The ideal candidate also brings curiosity for culture, consumer behavior, and emerging trends, helping teams and clients stay connected to what's happening in the marketplace and identifying opportunities for brands to show up in meaningful ways. They are equal parts relationship-builder, project leader, and modern marketer – someone who can confidently manage clients and cross-functional teams while bringing informed perspectives on social trends, digital innovation, audience behavior, and activation opportunities. Competencies / Soft Skills Exceptional social fluency with the ability to manage integrated campaigns across social, digital, traditional, and emerging channels at the speed of culture Strong understanding of social platforms, creator ecosystems, digital media, and programmatic fundamentals Expertise in real-time cultural listening; naturally curious about audience behaviors and consumer trends to identify immediate brand opportunities Comfortable translating cultural trends, platform shifts, and audience insights into actionable marketing recommendations Proactive, solution-oriented, strategic thinker who is passionate about ideas, brands, the agency, and client business Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex workstreams and integrated teams Approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness, and forward-thinking problem-solving Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively A skilled collaborator who motivates, informs, and aligns cross-functional teams toward shared goals Ability to synthesize multiple perspectives and bring teams to consensus and action Quick thinker who can identify core issues and develop innovative solutions Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with optimism, flexibility, and composure Responsibilities Serve as a day-to-day client lead, overseeing integrated marketing programs from strategy through execution Act as a key client contact, managing project expectations, deliverables, timelines, and communications Partner with Creative, Production, Media, and Strategy teams to develop and bring ideas to life across channels Manage ways to bring ideas to life across departments, gaining support and ownership from stakeholders to execute programs on time and on budget Capitalize on social trends in real-time, ensuring brand relevance is maintained through rapid, informed action and agile content execution Monitor emerging cultural, social, and consumer trends, identifying opportunities that may influence brand strategy, creative development, or activation planning Partner closely with media and strategy teams to ensure programs are informed by current audience behaviors and platform dynamics Identify opportunities across paid, owned, earned, social, influencer, and digital channels to strengthen campaign effectiveness Ensure creative work is developed according to project objectives, deliverables, and client expectations Qualifications 4–6+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, communications, or integrated agency environments Experience managing campaigns across social, digital, paid media, traditional, and integrated marketing channels Working knowledge of social media, influencer marketing, and programmatic/media fundamentals Demonstrated ability to connect cultural trends, consumer behavior, and marketplace dynamics to marketing opportunities Strong client management, project management, and team leadership skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience Additional Details Short-Term Assignment (STA) through December 2026 Dallas, TX based Hybrid work model with regular in-office collaboration expected Additional Information Our 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $80,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. 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 7/13/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr