Client Director

Company description

Publicis Groupe is one of the largest communications groups in the world. We are building the agency model of the future and take a holistic approach to our clients’ challenges. By fusing together our media, creative, data and technology expertise, we are able to provide clients with integrated solutions, transformative ideas and compelling consumer experiences. We call it the Power of One.

We are proud winner of many awards and nominations, both in Sweden and internationally. But nothing makes us prouder than to work with clients and brands such as P&G, Disney, H&M, Mondelez, Volvo, VISA, Lantmännen, LEGO, Spotify, Perrigo, TUI and many more.

At Publicis, we put our people first. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years (2022–2026) and have won the Diversity Charter Sweden Awards in the category Mental Health (2025). We have also been recognized with a Magnet Award for our engaging culture (2023). Our goal is to become the leading workplace in our industry. We are based in two fantastic offices in Vasastan (Odengatan and Upplandsgatan) and offer a flexible work policy.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Client Director who can combine commercial leadership with strategic insight and a genuine ability to bring people together.

Someone who understands the client's business, sees opportunities beyond the brief and knows how to turn ambitious thinking into measurable impact.

As Client Director, you will take overall responsibility for a portfolio of key clients, acting as their trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact.

You will drive client satisfaction, commercial performance and long-term growth, while leading multi-disciplinary client teams and ensuring the highest standards of strategic thinking and delivery.

You will work across media, strategy, data, technology and creativity, connecting the right expertise to develop solutions that support both our clients' ambitions and Publicis' business.

This is a senior role with significant commercial ownership, strategic influence and responsibility for creating the conditions for both clients and teams to succeed.

Responsibilities

What you'll be responsible for:

Client relationships & strategic leadership

• Own and develop key client relationships, building trust and a deep understanding of their business, challenges and ambitions.
• Act as a strategic advisor, challenging perspectives and translating business objectives into clear, actionable media and communication strategies.
• Lead annual strategic planning, client briefs and recommendations, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and service.
• Drive client satisfaction through proactive communication, strong stakeholder management and continuous improvement.

Commercial performance & business growth

• Take ownership of client profitability, commercial performance, contracts and financial commitments.
• Identify and develop opportunities for organic growth, new business and stronger client partnerships.
• Ensure effective financial management, resource allocation and commercial transparency across client teams.
• Contribute to pitches, strategic negotiations and new client acquisition.

Team leadership & collaboration

• Lead cross-functional client teams, creating clear direction, shared priorities and strong collaboration.
• Ensure teams understand client expectations, business objectives, contractual frameworks and commercial priorities.
• Create the right conditions for high performance through clear briefs, realistic expectations, effective planning and constructive feedback.
• Connect specialists and capabilities across Publicis Groupe to deliver integrated solutions and shared success.

Strategic excellence & operational delivery

• Oversee strategic planning and execution, ensuring recommendations are grounded in insights, data and a strong understanding of the client's business.
• Drive innovation, test-and-learn initiatives and continuous optimisation of client strategies.
• Ensure efficient ways of working, consistent delivery standards and effective client processes.

Monitor performance, delivery quality and commercial commitments, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

What you bring:

You are an experienced client leader with strong commercial instincts, strategic confidence and the ability to navigate complex client relationships and multidisciplinary teams.

We expect you to bring:

• Solid industry experience: Typically, 5–10 years within media, communications or a related field, including significant senior client-facing responsibilities.
• Commercial understanding: A proven ability to manage profitable client relationships, identify growth opportunities and deliver business results.
• Strategic expertise: Strong knowledge of media, digital, performance, data and technology, with the ability to translate business challenges into compelling strategies.
• Leadership capabilities: Experience leading cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.
• Client partnership skills: Confidence in advising senior stakeholders, managing expectations and building long-term relationships.
• Communication & influence: Strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and inspire confidence.
• Curiosity & adaptability: A forward-thinking mindset, sound judgement and the ability to navigate change and complexity.
• Language skills: Fluency in Danish and English.

You combine a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach and understand that successful client leadership requires balancing commercial priorities, strong relationships and exceptional delivery.

Additional information

Why Publicis Groupe?

At Publicis Groupe, we bring together expertise across media, creativity, data and technology to solve complex business challenges and create meaningful impact.

Through our Power of One approach, we connect people, perspectives and capabilities across disciplines and markets, giving our clients access to a broad range of expertise and opportunities.

As Client Director, you will have the opportunity to shape important client partnerships, influence strategic decisions and play a central role in developing both our clients' businesses and our own.

You will join an ambitious and collaborative environment where curiosity, ownership and the ability to make things happen are valued.

Ready to shape what's next?

If you thrive on building strong partnerships, developing business and leading teams towards ambitious results, we would love to hear from you.

In addition to a welcoming culture and inclusive environment with passionate colleagues we offer you:

Career Opportunities

Local and Global opportunities through the Power Of One.

Personal and Professional Learning

Global AI learning platform where you can participate in +30 000 classes and connect with colleagues from all over the world.

Flexible Ways of Working

We want to be an employer where work life balance is cherished. We love to spend time with our colleagues at the office but also believe in the output of your work not where the work is being done.

Work Your World

For six weeks a year, the world is yours.  Every employee can work anywhere on the planet where there's a Publicis office. A new city, a favorite locale, or even a different country - Go. Grow. Explore. 

Mental Health

The happiness and health of our people is paramount to us. We work continuously on maintaining a healthy and safe working environment through initiatives that facilitate the well-being of our employees. 

Benefits
Generous benefit package.

We look forward to your application!