Job Description

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. The CCO is a proven leader, effective communicator and an exceptional motivator as well as a public face for Publicis Groupe Africa. Responsible for leading and driving creative excellence across the Groupe through raising awareness of the importance of creativity and innovation across the Groupexe2x80x99s clients and the industry at large. Achieving results in improving the creative product to retain ,win business and produce award winning work are the most important measures of success for this role



An evangelist for Product Excellence

The purpose of this role is to build the creative reputation of the Groupe locally and regionaly and be the voice of creativity and innovation for PGA internally and externally. In 2022 we launched a Change Vector called xe2x80x9cLove the Work. Work the Magicxe2x80x9d as part of the Open Possibilities program and you are the Exco member responsible for:

• Articulating a Passion for xe2x80x9cthe productxe2x80x9d and an appreciation for the impact it can have on changing our clientsxe2x80x99 businesses.
• Developing a practical implementation plan and monitoring/ measuring the impact of this change on our brands and on our clients.
• Developing an awards strategy across our creative agency brands.
• Be a key cultural ambassador, motivating and supporting the team.
• Lead, coach, drive and inspire creative teams within Groupe Product by being available to critique work to maintain consistent creative quality and produce award-winning work.
• Winning awards ,pitches and gaining client confidence as a leader who can be relied on to manage large-scale cross channel deliverables
• Lead and inspire clients and other stakeholders as to the importance of creativity as a source of competitive advantage.
• Gain local + regional PR exposure - working with agency management and local PR team. Improve client satisfaction scores through great work and client interaction.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase depth and breadth of creative work performed for new and existing clients, both from an understanding of our clients business and needs, but also from an knowledge of the industry, innovation and competitors.
• Independently identify opportunities to create high profile events, tier blog posts, industry articles, internal presentations, thought leadership pieces ,industry presentations and roadshows.
• Hosting of internal sessions / presentations to exco / management and staff to share best practice and to inspire creativity on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience.
• Has led multi market business and teams.
• Commercially astute and operationally driven.
• Fluent in English.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Strong & Clear Communicator
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Eye for detail
• Ability to think fast, be decisive in decision making and have a point of view xe2x80xa2 Persuasion and Negotiating
• Ability to work collaboratively on the right solutions and deliver these for our clients.
• Desire to make the complex nature of product simple and easy to convey.

LEADERSHIP

Being someone who is respected in the industry and seen to be at the helm by clients, peers and the team. Effective leaders take a personal interest in the long-term development of their companies and employees, driving both to achieve their best.

CHANGE AGENT

Change agents provide both the technical know-how and the social support needed the organization to learn and adopt new lean practices.

Change agents use their knowledge and contacts to detect and diffuse challenges that might otherwise threaten to derail transformation efforts.

COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATOR & CONNECTOR

Through communication everyone feels their voice is being heard and it is one of the best ways to create a culture where everyone feels valued.

Connecting effectively with others builds strong bonds that develop loyalty, weather difficulties, and help the team succeed as a whole.

Collaboration leads to best leverage the talents of others and foster an environment where people feel safe to express their ideas.

Additional Information

Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Publicis Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups

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