Director of Consulting Services

Company Description

At Publicis, we like to do things differently and redefine the rules of the game. To achieve this, we have surrounded ourselves with people who work WITH us, not FOR us. Here, there are motivated individuals who never let their team down, who roll up their sleeves when necessary, and who celebrate successes loudly. For us, attitude is as important as talent.

We are not afraid of failure because, for us, it does not exist. We try all sorts of things, and if the result is not good, we learn and start over. To align with this philosophy, we need responsible people who want to grow, flourish, and support local brands in their creative thinking.

If you are a player known for your strategic thinking and your ability to build trusting relationships with your internal partners and clients, we are made to get along.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Creative Conception:

• Define and harmonize the annual strategy in coherence with the objectives set by the agency and client expectations.
• Analyze market trends and anticipate evolutions to adapt strategies and exploit emerging opportunities.
• Continuously challenge and improve processes to maximize the organizational efficiency of managed accounts.
• Influence business decisions through a clear vision and robust strategic recommendations.

Account Management:

• Pilot the global management of accounts with a high level of fluidity, control, and operational excellence.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, ensuring alignment with the agency's global strategy.
• Guarantee profitability and optimize resources in accordance with the company's financial objectives.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborations with various industry players.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Encourage, inspire, and motivate teams through engaging and constructive leadership.
• Contribute to the upskilling of collaborators by developing internal talents.
• Establish a culture of excellence, innovation, and inter-service collaboration.
• Make strategic decisions by considering their short-term and long-term impacts on the organization.

Client Relations and Expertise:

• Maintain strong, high-level trust relationships with clients, ensuring proactive and effective communication.
• Manage potential crises by proposing solutions adapted to clients' specific challenges, in collaboration with managers.
• Act as a recognized strategic advisor, bringing solid expertise to clients and peers within the agency.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of similar experience.
• Significant experience in account management and project leadership within an advertising agency.
• Proven leadership skills, with an ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Expertise in developing creative and commercial strategy.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to manage complex high-level client relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a long-term vision.
• Experience on a fast-food (QSR) account or high-volume/fast-paced accounts is an asset.

Additional Information

• Competitive annual vacation program that is enhanced between Christmas and New Year when our offices are closed.
• Extension of public holidays (we give you Mondays and Fridays during provincial holidays to allow you to have long 4-day weekends!).
• 6 sick days and 2 personal days per year.
• Hybrid work model.
• "Work your World" program giving you the possibility to work remotely, up to 6 weeks, in any country where we have an office.
• Advantageous group insurance (medical and dental care, vision care, psychological and paramedical care, salary insurance, fertility support, and gender affirmation).
• Internal cancer support program.