Job Description

Company description

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Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing communication and digital business transformation driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology. Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework – it's a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working.

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We've built a dedicated team to support the scale, ambition, and pace of Samsung – one of the world's most influential brands. This is an opportunity to work alongside a world‐class team of specialists, tackle complex challenges, and shape innovative, people‐first marketing that reaches millions of consumers every day.

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You'll join a connected community, united by a shared purpose: creating meaningful experiences that drive real impact. As part of one high‐performing, integrated team, you will collaborate across disciplines and markets, and continually push the boundaries of what's possible.

At the heart of it is a culture built on togetherness, excellence, integrity, resilience, and humanity.

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Overview

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Activation Manager within Publicis Constellation AU – responsible for media activation, bookings, pacing and delivery for Samsung Australia across a holistic media approach, leading media buying and TIM coding across Video, OOH, Audio, Publishing and Cinema (non‐biddable investment).

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Responsibilities

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- Lead media buying, bookings and TIM coding for Samsung AU across a holistic media portfolio – Video, OOH, Audio, Publishing and Cinema.

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- Execute negotiated deals and manage media‐owner bookings, commitments and added value.

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- Secure and track added value and savings in‐market, capturing evidence against agreed targets.

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- Book within agreed pricing and booking parameters and keep records audit‐ready to Ebiquity guidelines.

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- Maintain deal and expenditure tracking, reconciling bookings to agreed rates and flagging variances.

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- Manage in‐market campaign delivery, pacing and phase‐based changes across Tease, Pre‐order, Launch and Sustain.

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- Track delivery against booked plans; manage discrepancies, credits and make‐goods.

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- Support negotiations and secure competitive rates and positioning.

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- Ensure buying accuracy, BQMS/TIM compliance, taxonomy and Spark governance.

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Mindset & Skills

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- Hands‐on media buying, booking and pacing skills.

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- Detail‐oriented and compliance‐focused – Ebiquity audit, agreed parameters, BQMS/TIM.

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- Diligent at securing, tracking and evidencing added value and savings.

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- Diligent with deal and expenditure tracking and reconciliation.

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- Confident negotiator and media‐owner contact.

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- Organised delivery manager who protects negotiated value.

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- Culturally aware of Samsung's pace.

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- Collaborative team player.

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Experience

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- Media buying/activation experience in an agency across a holistic media portfolio.

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- Booking, pacing and reconciliation experience across Video, OOH, Audio, Publishing or Cinema.

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- Experience securing and tracking added value and savings.

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- Experience buying to agreed pricing/booking parameters and media‐audit guidelines (e.g. Ebiquity).

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- Deal and expenditure tracking experience; TIM coding, bookings and taxonomy.

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- Campaign management and delivery‐tracking experience.

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- Negotiation and deal‐support experience.

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- Knowledge of Australian screens and premium‐media platforms and marketplace.

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Benefits

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- Comprehensive wellbeing program supporting physical, mindful and financial wellbeing.

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- Creative, lively and rewarding office environment with flexibility to work in a way that suits you.

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- Access to global Learning & Development programs.

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- Culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through career conversations.

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- Diversity, equality and inclusion strategy executed through multiple committees.

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- Additional leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays and extra leave after 2 years service.

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- Work‐from‐anywhere program allowing up to 6 weeks per year.

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- Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap and childcare support.

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- Access to counselling, psychology and qualified support through a digital wellbeing platform.

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- Support for employees with life‐threatening illnesses and commitment to recovery‐forward culture.

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- Partnerships with disability, diversity and inclusion councils and networks.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Publicis Groupe is an equal opportunity employer. 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 or religious affiliation.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided for people with disability or those requiring additional support throughout the application process. For assistance please contact recruitment at publicisgroupe.com.

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📌 Activation Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Publicis Groupe ANZ
📍 Sydney