Spark Foundry | Group Strategy Director | Melbourne

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:
A comprehensive Wholeself program assisting in Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing. A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach "working your way, with us!" Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, joining 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 assist to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program. A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs. 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 paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits. Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to assist psychological, medical & safety needs. SPARK FOUNDRY
At Spark Foundry, we bring HEAT to brands: Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions. Throughout our rich history, we've taken pride in our ongoing legacy of and adherence to constant evolution. It's in our DNA to evolve.
By melding the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse across our business, we aim to bring modern heat to brands – the kind of heat that arises at the intersection of startup and powerhouse; of data and content; of art and science; of old and new.
Energy and innovation fuel our startup spirit, while the unrivaled marketplace clout, exclusive partnerships, and global practice capabilities we have at our disposal as a full-service Publicis Media agency deliver our powerhouse soul for our clients.
The transformation you will experience.
The Group Strategy Director, alongside the Head of Strategy influences a team of strategists and is accountable for driving the strategic direction on behalf of a portfolio of clients or client. They are accountable for ensuring work meets the highest standards, locally and competitively within our global network.
Your scope will include:
Demonstrate leadership, commercial acumen and vision and inspire their team to deliver a cohesive, proactive approach to strategy which helps our clients grow. Works closely with the client teams and the senior leadership team to ensure that the product delivered to clients is truly integrated and top in class. Accountable for increasing the visibility of the Spark strategic product. Accountable for financial performance, inclusive of revenue, client commercial agreements and team costs, encompassing long term planning for the team, reflective of client and team development needs. Acts as a senior client escalation point, and recommended strategic advisor for key clients. Collaborates with Strategy Directors/ Client Directors/ Client Partners to guide them on the output of work that works for their clients and the optimal use of agency resource to achieve this. Develops and manages the Strategy Directors and broader agency team. Works with the Chief of Strategy to define and deliver projects that enhance the output and efficiency of the team including managing resource in line with the ebb and flow of client work. Partner with the Talent team to find the top talent for the team. Acting as a recommended advisor to clients and internal stakeholders. Participation in agency new business. What you're looking for
An encouraging and collaborative culture.
Clients who are open to be challenged and working progressively.
Fulfil your career ambitions in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the best mobility programs GLOBALLY!
What type of person will be successful in this role
Minimum 15 years industry experience, most recently in a similar position or 13 years in a Senior Strategy/Planning position. A bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in relevant field. Proven experience identifying and executing organic growth opportunities. Possess a qualified knowledge of consumer psychology, behavioural economics, macro-economic influences, trends and current marketing science thinking and an exceptional aptitude to make this actionable. Confident and engaging relationship-building, presentation and communication skills with an exceptional knowledge of how to guide and influence key stakeholders. An exceptional leader that is inspiring, collaborative and enjoys mentoring, motivating and developing strategy team and wider agency. Passionate and relentless about delivering famously effective work that can unlock business growth for clients. Demonstrates a willingness to influence and deliver the best product. Is consistently learning across areas of marketing science, behavioural economics, consumer psychology and media. Displays a curious nature and always seeking out new knowledge and insights. Strong organisational experience with the experience to juggle multiple team members and client and agency priorities. Passionate about the media and advertising industry with strong market knowledge. Attention to detail that is second to none. 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 in. 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.
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Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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