Publicis Middle East is hiring an Associate Business Director – Growth to support strategic business expansion and lead client acquisition initiatives. This high-impact role focuses on building executive relationships, managing scaled lead generation, and strengthening the agency’s market positioning. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership experience in business development, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to align internal teams for integrated solutions under Publicis Groupe’s “Power of One” model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Growth & Strategy Execution:

  • Identify and implement growth strategies to increase revenue and profitability.

  • Support long-term planning and capture strategies to meet or exceed business goals.

  • Grow the opportunity pipeline through research, client interaction, and leveraging technology.

• Client & Partner Engagement:

  • Build strong client relationships and align value propositions with market needs.

  • Cultivate partnerships with agencies, organizations, and both large and small businesses.

• Operational & Strategic Leadership:

  • Drive lead generation and support capture planning across solution hubs.

  • Lead collaborative “Power of One” initiatives involving multi-agency solutions.

• Marketing & Innovation:

  • Support the development of marketing strategies and thought leadership.

  • Analyze competitive data to inform strategies and pursuit plans.

• Leadership & Team Development:

  • Inspire and align cross-functional teams.

  • Mentor future leaders and foster an inclusive, innovative culture.

  • Provide timely feedback, build succession plans, and champion performance.

• Personal Effectiveness:

  • Demonstrate agility, resilience, and a growth mindset.

  • Maintain integrity and transparency in decision-making.

  • Embrace feedback and continuously improve.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 9+ years in business development, sales, or strategic planning, preferably within marketing or digital transformation.

• Experience in planning, pitching, and executing business acquisition strategies.

• Strong consultative and leadership abilities across diverse, cross-functional teams.

• Proven track record in developing client solutions and managing high-stake initiatives.

About the Company:
Publicis Groupe is the world’s second-largest communications group, present in over 100 countries and employing 103,000+ professionals. With expertise across media, data, technology, and communication, Publicis delivers personalized marketing solutions at scale through a unified, client-centric approach.