Senior Client Partner - Retail

The Company growth is fueled by our clients; the work we do for them and the value we bring to them.  We are seeking seasoned Client Partners to join our team and drive new business at existing clients and new clients within the Retail vertical.  For new opportunities, a strategic sales approach is expected where you will (often be) the lead PS representative and will form and lead teams to progress the opportunities.

You will work to bring opportunities to closure and transition to delivery. You will bring the full capabilities of PS to our clients to expand and grow the business. Your individual results roll up to the results of our company growth, and in this role, you will harness the depth and breadth of the PS portfolio. Our proposition includes unique capabilities covering digital strategy, experience design, data & engineering, product and delivery, and we also utilize the Power of One with Publicis Groupe to further amplify differentiation for our clients by integrating creative capabilities from the agencies within Groupe. 

Successful candidates will have: RETAIL industry-specific expertise coupled with a proven track record of creating, leading and closing new business opportunities. Ideal location for this role is Sydney, Australia!

Your Experience and Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience in digital business transformation professional services with a proven record of developing and closing new businesses. Examples and contributions will be part of the interview process. 
• Industry expertise gained from working in industry or selling/consulting to industry in a consulting or IT capacity. You will demonstrate connections within your industry that will facilitate access to clients and opportunities. 
• You possess a hunting mentality but also bring the requisite business acumen to find, develop, create, and sell business outcome-based solutions to clients. 
• Proven ability to manage and grow clients within your portfolio. 
• Excellent spoken and written communication and proficiency in Microsoft presentation tools are expected. Examples of personnel prior to work may be requested as part of the interview.  
• Proven ability to be accepted by and communicate at the CXO client level. Executive presence is a subjective qualification but essential and will be assessed during the interview. 

About you in the role: 

• You possess a strong learning mindset and drive for continuous self-improvement, including exceptional communication and negotiation skills, personal adaptability, and high empathy and curiosity. 
• As a routine and rigor, you thoroughly understand PS’ portfolio and solutions and how to best differentiate these values to our clients.  
• You are a collaborator who fosters trusted advisor relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. Style, Industry POVs, and value-driven conversations are your approach. 
• You are an articulate leader who leads internal teams to outcomes. You embrace mentoring and developing others in your journey. You can apply a data-driven approach to research, business intelligence, and compelling strategies. 
• Flexible and mobile, able to work in a hybrid work-from-home and office and travel as the role necessitates. 

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven mission: transforming businesses and making a meaningful impact on the future of the Retail industry. At PS, you’ll work alongside visionary leaders, cutting-edge technologists, and creative minds—all united by a shared commitment to delivering innovation, growth, and excellence.

If you’re ready to lead transformative partnerships, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and help shape a more digital-enabled future for the Retail industry, We want to hear from YOU!

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-Hybrid

Publicis Sapient (PS) is a digital transformation partner helping our clients transform the way they serve their customers and the way their teams work by using the power of digital. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. As digital pioneers with 20,000+ people and 53 offices around the globe, our experience spanning technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession – combined with our culture of curiosity and relentlessness – enables us to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe. For more information, visit publicissapient.com.