SVP, Performance Media Lead (Programmatic, Paid Search & Social - Retail Client)

Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.”

About the role

The SVP, Performance Media Lead is responsible for steering the client’s investment philosophy, marketplace strategy, and cross-channel buying excellence. This role oversees all media investment across video, digital, social, search, audio, OOH, and emerging channels—ensuring value, innovation, and accountability for clients. The SVP acts as the client’s primary voice in the marketplace, guiding partner negotiations, shaping POVs, and elevating media buying and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific client investment strategy across all channels, setting annual marketplace goals and value frameworks.
• Own senior-level negotiations with major media partners (broadcast, CTV/streaming, social platforms, programmatic supply, publishers).
• Cultivate relationships with publishers, platforms, and ad-tech partners to secure premium access and innovative opportunities.
• Shape client investment strategies including channel mix, rate guidance, risk mitigation, and yield optimization.
• Present annual investment POVs, quarterly marketplace updates, and thought leadership insights.
• Partner with account and strategy leads to connect investment moves to brand and business outcomes.
• Build and refine investment processes that ensure transparency, compliance, brand safety, and data-driven accountability.
• Oversee investment forecasting, tracking, and stewardship to ensure delivery against client commitments.
• Lead a team of VPs/Directors across video, digital, programmatic, and social channels.
• Establish clear performance standards and development plans for investment talent.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, negotiation excellence, and marketplace innovation.
• Identify emerging channels, formats, and commercial models that unlock future value for clients.

Requirements

• 10-12+ years of media buying experience, with progressive levels of responsibility, across all platforms
• Media agency experience
• Previous team management experience
• Excellent negotiation skills and understanding of how to add incremental value without compromising communication needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to package, merchandise, and sell in concepts and new opportunities
• Strategic thinking, ability to see the bigger picture
• Problem-solver with strong project management experience
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental, vision, and disability benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

USD $180,215.00 - USD $268,905.00/Annually. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.