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SVP, Performance Media Lead

Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients' brands, and to buy more products and services from them. Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world's best and most beloved brands and companies. With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry's best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And by applying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today's challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come.

Overview : The SVP, Performance Media Lead is responsible for steering the client's investment philosophy, marketplace strategy, and cross-channel buying excellence. This role oversees all media investment across video, digital, social, search, audio, OOH, and emerging channelsensuring value, innovation, and accountability for clients. The SVP acts as the client's primary voice in the marketplace, guiding partner negotiations, shaping POVs, and elevating media buying and performance.

Responsibilities

Marketplace Leadership & Negotiation

• Lead specific client investment strategy across all channels, setting annual marketplace goals and value frameworks.
• Own senior-level negotiations with major media partners (broadcast, CTV / streaming, social platforms, programmatic supply, publishers).
• Cultivate relationships with publishers, platforms, and ad-tech partners to secure premium access and innovative opportunities.

Client Leadership & Advisory

Operational Excellence & Governance

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Innovation & Thought Leadership

Qualifications

10-12+ years of media buying experience, with progressive levels of responsibility, across all platforms

Media agency experience

Previous team management experience

Excellent negotiation skills and understanding of how to add incremental value without compromising communication needs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to package, merchandise, and sell in concepts and new opportunities.

Strategic thinking, ability to see the bigger picture

Problem-solver with strong project management experience

Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting

Additional information : Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" 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.

Compensation Range : $176,700.00 - $263,655.00 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.