Full-Time

Account Director

Retail Media

Deadline 6/22/27
Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe

10,001+ employees

Advertising, media planning, and digital marketing

No salary listed

London, UK

Hybrid

Four days per week are primarily based in the office or a client office.

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Experience leading retail media, eCommerce or performance marketing programmes within an agency, retailer or brand environment.
  • A strong understanding of retail media platforms and the wider commerce landscape.
  • Confidence translating data and insights into clear strategic recommendations and commercial outcomes.
  • Proven ability to manage and grow senior client relationships.
  • Experience coaching, mentoring or leading others to achieve shared goals.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence a variety of stakeholders.
  • A curious, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for continuous learning.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic direction and growth of a major client account, ensuring outstanding delivery and long-term success.
  • Build trusted client relationships and act as a senior advisor on retail media and commerce strategy.
  • Develop account growth plans and innovation roadmaps that unlock new opportunities and drive performance.
  • Guide, support and develop a team of retail media specialists, creating an environment where people can thrive.
  • Oversee campaign performance, identifying opportunities to optimise investment and improve results.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional experts across media, commerce, data and technology to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with retail and platform partners to stay ahead of industry developments and emerging opportunities.

Publicis Groupe is a global marketing and communications group that delivers a range of services including advertising, media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations. Its offerings combine data, technology, and creativity to help brands grow and engage with customers, often through tailored, performance-based engagements. The company operates through a network of agencies aligned under a single strategy, the 'Power of One' approach, which integrates capabilities to provide seamless and holistic solutions rather than separate, siloed services. Revenue mainly comes from service fees and performance-based contracts. The goal is to help clients transform digitally and achieve measurable growth across automotive, retail, and consumer goods sectors.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1926

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 organic net revenue grew 4.5%, and Q2 accelerated to 4.8%.
  • Publicis raised FY2026 guidance on August 23 2026, signaling stronger second-half momentum.
  • 160over90 and AdgeAI acquisitions broaden sports, creator, and predictive-measurement capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • India’s CCI antitrust probe targets Publicis over alleged ad-rate collusion, with court delay continuing.
  • LiveRamp closes before year-end 2026, and integration risk hits Publicis’ AI strategy immediately.
  • WPP’s Reuters turnaround notes Publicis has already won share, inviting tougher price competition.

What makes Publicis Groupe unique

  • Publicis’ Power of One bundles media, creative, data, and tech into one accountable offer.
  • LiveRamp acquisition, announced May 17 2026, deepens data collaboration and AI agent capabilities.
  • H1 2026 retention stayed near 100%, showing clients still value integrated execution.

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