**Company description** Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology and data assets, and digital and consulting expertise, is one of the world’s largest communications groups. With 108,000 staff in over 100 countries, the Groupe has capabilities in Creative, Media, Digital Business Transformation and Production. Publicis Groupe has transformed its business model and its organizational structure to put its clients at the centre and to facilitate access to all its services in a fluid, modular way. Today, Publicis Groupe is organized across 4 Solutions Hubs - Publicis Communications, Publicis Media, Publicis Sapient, and Publicis Health- for easier connectivity and integration, fostering collaboration throughout the Groupe; while Epsilon at the core will fuel the Groupe’s entire operations to deliver personalized experiences at scale. As a Connecting Company for the Connected Age, Publicis Groupe is able to deliver winning solutions for clients through the Power of One - driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviours, great character and a relentless focus on our clients. **Overview** Publicis Groupe is hiring a **Media Investment Account Director** to lead investment strategy and delivery for Mars Wrigley — part of our innovative OneMars model. This is a high-impact leadership role at the centre of a collaborative, multi-channel team spanning AV, OOH, Print, Digital, Radio, and more. You’ll take the lead on translating strategic briefs into outstanding campaigns that deliver commercial value, client growth, and operational excellence. **Responsibilities** **What you'll do:** + Own day-to-day leadership of Mars Wrigley investment activity. + Build strong senior relationships with media owners to secure value and innovation. + Ensure campaigns are delivered with precision — tracking, reporting, and auditing. + Collaborate closely with planning, strategy, and data teams. + Support the Group Investment Director with deals, negotiations, and new business. + Coach and develop junior talent in a thriving, values-led team. **Qualifications** **What you’ll bring:** + Strong track record in media buying and investment strategy. + In-depth knowledge of the UK media landscape across multiple channels. + Experience leading teams and nurturing talent. + Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills. + Strategic mindset with a commercial edge. + Fluent in tools like TechEdge, Prisma, MediaExplorer, and Excel. **Additional information** **Publicis Groupe** has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe 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, from your first day of employment. _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 (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). \#LI-AN1