OVERVIEW
Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals.. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.
 
HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD
Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world-class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we’ve invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end to end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000-strong network via Marcel, our AI-based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.
 
THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE
Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior New Business Executive to join our growing team  This is a great opportunity for someone early in their agency career who is looking to develop hands-on experience in new business development, pitching, and marketing within a fast-paced environment.  

This role will work across MSL UK, Publicis Sport & Entertainment UK, and Salterbaxter, part of Publicis Groupe’s Influence practice — bringing together communications, sport, entertainment, and sustainability.

Working closely with the Head of New Business and senior agency stakeholders, you will play a critical role in driving inbound and outbound opportunities, coordinating pitches, managing RFIs/RFPs, and ensuring the agency presents itself brilliantly at every stage of the pitch process. While there is a marketing component to the role, this position is weighted more heavily towards new business (approximately 70% new business, 30% marketing).

This is an ideal role for someone with agency experience who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys managing multiple opportunities at once, and takes pride in delivering polished, high-impact pitch work. You will be highly organised, proactive, and confident working across teams, systems, and senior stakeholders. Salesforce experience is desirable but not essential, and experience supporting pitches, credentials, and RFIs within an agency environment is key.

Responsibilities

New Business & Pitch Management

• Support the development and execution of prospecting strategies to drive new business growth
• Track prospects and manage follow-up strategies for new business events to ensure momentum is maintained
• Manage inbound new business requests and support outbound opportunities
• Coordinate pitch timelines, booking meetings and ensuring deadlines are met
• Own pitch logistics and pitch theatre execution, including room booking, AV, catering, reception, and printing
• Draft and coordinate responses to RFIs and RFPs, managing inputs from across the agency
• Manage and maintain a large, up-to-date bank of RFI information
• Draft initial credentials documents for review and manage credential requests
• Source, compile, and update bios, credentials, case studies, and supporting materials
• Work with account teams to create and refresh case studies and ensure master keynotes remain current
• Manage case study requests and best-practice slide sharing across the agency
• Book creative and design resource to support pitches and credentials
• Manage supporting documents, version control, and printing for pitches
• Ensure all opportunities, engagements, and activity are accurately updated in Salesforce
• Raise new business job numbers and relevant POs
• Track prospects, meetings, and pitch outcomes
• Maintain clear and organised pitch documentation and records
• Help build and maintain intermediary relationships

Marketing support (secondary focus)

• Support the Senior Marketing Executive with content ideas and suggestions
• Help create and manage marketing content where required
• Support marketing collateral updates
• Provide cover for marketing activity (including posting) when the Senior Marketing Executive is away

About You

• Some proven experience in a new business or business development role within an agency environment
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and good project management skills
• Confident working across multiple stakeholders and senior teams
• Strong written communication skills, particularly for RFIs, credentials, and pitch materials
• Comfortable managing logistics, systems, and processes alongside strategic thinking
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure

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MSL has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).