Associate Activation Director

Company Description

At Spark Foundry we bring HEAT to brands, Higher Engagement, Affinity and Transaction. Engagement with consumers, customers and stakeholders, affinity with brands, and transactions, that materially impact our client’s businesses. Spark is uniquely positioned to deliver HEAT because we have an aligned set of beliefs that guide how we navigate a changing media landscape, a structure that is designed for total accountability and a repeatable methodology to bake continuous improvement into everything we do.In order to bring this vision to life, we seek alignment around key values from our talent. Diverse thinkers with diverse thinking—what we call Allsorts—are essential to tackle challenges through the lens of different disciplines and perspectives. To succeed at Spark, you must thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, cool, or interesting; our solutions must drive business results. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence—right and left brain, imagination and activation, insight and technology in the pursuit of big ideas that are forensically measured. If you are motivated by these values, we welcome you to apply to become a Sparkie.

Overview

Are you a seasoned Activation leader looking to make a real impact with some of the biggest brands out there? Spark Foundry is on the hunt for an Associate Activation Director to join our dynamic and passionate team.

What You'll Do:

As our Associate Activation Director, you'll be the driving force behind our Activation strategies, leading a talented team and delivering exceptional results for our clients.  You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the Charge: Guide and mentor an Activation team, fostering their growth and development.
• Driving Commercial Success:  Develop and execute innovative Activation strategies that exceed client expectations and deliver significant ROI.
• Client Partnership: Act as the primary Activation point of contact for key clients, building strong relationships and providing expert guidance.
• Negotiation Ninja:  Co-lead negotiation strategies, securing the best possible deals and maximizing value for our clients.
• Market Expertise:  Stay ahead of the curve on market trends and insights, sharing your knowledge with the team and our clients.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to streamline our internal processes and enhance efficiency.
• PMX Collaboration: Partner with PMX to provide innovative solutions and ensure clients are maximizing product value.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in media investment and team management.
• Market Savvy: Deep understanding of the media landscape, trends, and technologies.
• Negotiation Skills: A proven track record of successful negotiation and delivering strong results.
• Client Management: Exceptional client relationship management and communication skills.
• Leadership:  Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Communication: You’re a confident and articulate communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: A natural problem solver with the ability to think strategically and creatively.

If you're a passionate, driven, and experienced Activation leader who's looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!

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Additional Information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
• Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected]; your personal information will be kept confidential.