At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead investment strategy and deliver value for clients across media channels.
- Company: Join Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, a leader in modern communications.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, extensive learning opportunities, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique contributions.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while mentoring and inspiring teams.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in media investment with strong leadership and relationship management skills.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 $ per year.
Overview
Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, blends creativity, data, and deep expertise to craft media experiences that move people—and in turn, move business.
Leveraging unique data assets, unparalleled media relationships, and the buying scale of the Groupe, Starcom turns insight into impact.
In today’s fast‑moving, noisy, and fragmented media landscape, we help clients navigate what’s next by knowing which innovations truly matter.
What will your day to day look like?
- Lead investment strategy across traditional and digital channels, ensuring best‑in‑class delivery and value for clients.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, presenting market insights, negotiation frameworks, and investment strategies aligned with their objectives.
- Manage commercial oversight, including contractual KPIs, forecasting, and audit processes to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
- Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with media partners, leveraging opportunities for innovation and value creation.
- Coach and mentor investment managers, fostering growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Lead innovation and test‑and‑learn initiatives across emerging trading platforms, sponsorships, and digitalisation of traditional channels.
- Work closely with planning teams and stakeholders to maximise outcomes and deliver holistic investment solutions.
What will set you up for success?
- 8+ years of proven investment expertise in media investment, trading, and negotiation across multiple channels.
- Strategic leadership ability to set direction, inspire teams, and elevate craft standards within a fast‑paced agency environment.
- Commercial acumen with a strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and financial management.
- In‑depth market knowledge of media products, dynamics, and evolving digital trends.
- Relationship management skills, building trusted partnerships with clients, media owners, and internal stakeholders.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, confident presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making.
- Additional information
Be a part of Publicis Groupe, a recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and a global leader in modern communications. Learn more at www. publicisgroupeanz. com.
Benefits
- A comprehensive Wellbeing program supporting Physical, Mindful, and Financial wellbeing.
- A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment with a focus on flexibility.
- Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, for career mobility and collaboration across the network.
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including 15,000+ learning programs via Marcel Classes.
- Career Conversations programme supporting open feedback and goal achievement.
- Committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy through Viva! Women, Égalité, en ABLE, Emb RACE, and Ecologique committees.
- Leave benefits: Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
- Work Your World programme allowing up to 6 weeks per year of remote work worldwide.
- Parental leave policy: up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.
- Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals via Sonder, a digital wellbeing platform.
- Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.
- Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
We are committed to fostering inclusion and recognising all people, regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or religious affiliation.
To deliver the best solutions, our people must reflect the diverse communities our clients serve.
We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experiences that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
If you need reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact recruitment@publicisgroupe. com.
Your personal information will be kept confidential.
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Group Investment Director employer: Starcom Australia
At Starcom, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and collaborative work culture that fosters personal and professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and extensive learning opportunities, our team thrives in an environment where innovation and diversity are celebrated. Join us in Sydney, where you'll have the chance to work with leading brands and make a meaningful impact in the fast-paced world of media planning.
