Reporting to the Head of Growth EMEA, the Growth Director EMEA will be instrumental in driving and landing new business opportunities across our network. You will be a driving force behind regional new business efforts, leading integrated pitches, developing innovative solutions that draw on the Groupe’s extensive capabilities, creating compelling case studies, and organizing impactful chemistry meetings. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint across EMEA by identifying opportunities, orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams, and influencing senior stakeholders to win new clients and grow existing relationships. 

With our focus on integration, there will be opportunities to collaborate with agencies across the UK and on a global level. Therefore, this position is ideal for someone who thinks strategically and who thrives in a collaborative environment with an open and adaptive working style. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Driving growth initiatives for the Publicis Production EMEA Network 

• Leading and supporting new business pitches 

• Developing and managing case studies 

• Fostering collaboration and connection among all relevant stakeholders 

New Business Development: 

• Serve as a key point of contact for new business support within the EMEA Publicis Production network. 

• Take a central role in prospecting, including developing target lists, crafting pursuit strategies, and executing them effectively. 

• Oversee the RFI, RFP, and pitch process, ensuring efficiency and smooth operations. 

• Support integrated RFI and pitch initiatives across the network. 

• Maintain and manage the New Business library, ensuring easy access to key documents such as RFI submissions, pitch decks, and case studies. 

• Manage and curate the case study library, working with the new business team and local market agencies to identify, create, and store new case studies. 

• Collaborate with the new business team to develop credentials decks for client meetings, leadership presentations, and ad hoc requests. 

Areas of Focus: 

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all new business opportunities, including briefs, credentials, chemistry meetings, and RFIs, and actively drive these initiatives forward. 

• Stay informed on emerging trends and developments both within and outside of Publicis Groupe, continuously refining our processes and ways of working. 

• Ensure adherence to best practices and timelines, providing support and guidance to teams as needed. 

• Lead the development and management of a best-in-class case study library and supporting materials. 

• Several years of experience in the industry (experience with creative agencies or intermediaries is preferred; network agency experience is advantageous but not required). 

• Proven track record of leading and winning complex, integrated pitches in digital/technology/marketing/production environments. 

• Deep understanding of digital platforms, data-driven solutions, content ecosystems, and transformation programs. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders globally. 

• A proactive and accountable individual who takes ownership of tasks and drives internal engagement to promote new business initiatives within the agency. 

• A confident self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload, deadlines, and priorities independently. 

• A passionate and energetic team player, always looking for ways to improve processes and collaborate more effectively. 

• A detail-oriented approach to ensure high-quality deliverables that reflect well on the team and agency. 

• Comfortable working with senior-level stakeholders and able to navigate complex environments with confidence.