Publicis Groupe · 20 hours ago
Senior Vice President, Business Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $300K/yr
12+ years expPublicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, and they are seeking a Senior Vice President for Business Development. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering winning new business pitches, combining strategic storytelling, pitch leadership, and operational excellence to drive growth in Connected Media.
AdvertisingMarketingPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Shape and elevate pitch narratives to ensure a compelling, bold, and memorable story from first touch to final presentation
Add strategic value at every stage of the pitch lifecycle, acting as a true co-creator and editor of all pitch content
Rapidly synthesize Publicis Groupe capabilities, products, and market advantages and seamlessly weave them into pitch solutions
Ensure strategic clarity, sharp POVs, and consistency across all pitch materials
Identify patterns across wins and losses to continuously refine pitch strategy, positioning, and future Connected Media growth priorities
Confidently lead large, cross-functional pitch teams and partner closely with executive leadership
Set clear expectations, proactively identify risks, and resolve issues before they impact delivery
Act as the day-to-day leader for the Connected Media business development team, setting standards, pace, and ways of working across pitches
Motivate teams to deliver their best work under pressure, fostering accountability and momentum
Ensure excellence across all pitch components, including chemistry, data & technology capabilities, pitch presentations, match tests, transition planning, agency model, and commercial proposals
Orchestrate workstreams, pace development, and manage executive feedback to drive continuous improvement
Build strong collaborative relationships to ensure an integrated, holistic pitch strategy
Own the end-to-end pitch delivery plan with flawless project management and organizational rigor
Lead pitch coordination across timelines, checkpoints, deliverables, and design execution
Elevate pitch experiences through innovative ideas that are distinctive, impactful, and executable
Ensure pitch environments, materials, and 'theatre' reflect the quality and ambition of our thinking
Partner closely with pitch leadership and executive sponsors to ensure a unified, winning strategy
Drive accountability across all pitch stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliverables
Build and curate pitch decks by sourcing best-in-class work and guiding teams toward sharp, strategic outputs
Qualification
Required
12+ years of media agency experience, with deep expertise in business development or pitching
Exceptional storytelling, strategic writing, editing, and communication skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough ideas
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align teams around a common vision
Highly organized self-starter who thinks proactively and 'around corners'
Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight deadlines
Relentlessly detail-oriented while never losing sight of the bigger picture
Highly competitive with a genuine hunger to win
Innate bias for action — makes progress without waiting for perfect information
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe is a digital and interactive communication services provider.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.43B2025-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.43B
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jane Lin-Baden
Managing Partner APAC & CEO North Asia (Greater China, Japan, Korea)
Monica Gadsby
Chief Executive Officer Publicis Groupe Latin America
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