Saatchi & Saatchi

Executive Client Partner|TMT

Saatchi & Saatchi$290K — $305K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry
  • Proven track record managing large, complex client portfolios
  • Experience with a $40M-$80M+ P&L management
  • Deep expertise in network modernization and digital customer platforms
  • Strong understanding of AI applications in business transformation
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills
  • Experience in strategic account planning and execution
  • Strong analytical skills with a data-driven decision-making approach
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Technology (MBA preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy for telecom accounts, aligning objectives and digital goals
  • Influence multi-billion-dollar transformation agendas for major telecom operators
  • Partner with C-suite stakeholders to shape and execute strategy
  • Build and sustain long-term executive relationships
  • Serve as an industry thought leader, representing the company in various forums
  • Drive revenue by identifying opportunities in technology and customer experience
  • Collaborate with internal teams to define and execute impactful account roadmaps
  • Ensure client satisfaction and delivery aligns with expectations
  • Lead conversations on AI in transformation, creating business value
  • Advise clients on key transformation priorities
  • Champion client needs internally, aligning stakeholders for execution
  • Lead contract negotiations to enhance partnerships
  • Mentor client-facing teams for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Inclusive workplace promoting diversity and collaboration
  • Access to ongoing learning and development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Flexibility for work-life balance
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
  • Generous paid leave and holidays
  • Wellness program and employee assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

Executive Client Partner

As an Executive Client Partner, you will oversee a portfolio of our most strategic relationships within the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) vertical, including a flagship global telecommunications account. You bring a deep understanding of telecom business models, ecosystem dynamics, and market trends, paired with the ability to drive growth and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

This role represents a rare opportunity to lead one of Publicis Sapient's most significant global telecom partnerships working directly with C-suite leadership at one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. You will operate at the intersection of industry transformation and executive influence, shaping both client outcomes and the future direction of our TMT practice.

Responsibilities

Your Impact

  • Lead engagement strategy across strategic telecom accounts, aligning business objectives, operational priorities, and digital transformation goals
  • Lead engagement with one of the world's largest telecom operators, influencing multi-billion-dollar transformation agendas
  • Partner directly with C-suite stakeholders (CEO, CTO, CIO, CMO) to shape long-term strategy and execution
  • Build and sustain long-term executive relationships, establishing governance, operating cadence, and alignment on strategic priorities
  • Serve as a visible industry thought leader by shaping POVs on AI-driven telecom transformation and representing Publicis Sapient across executive forums, client engagements, and market-facing publications
  • Drive revenue growth by identifying and shaping opportunities across emerging technologies, network transformation, digital platforms, and customer experience innovation
  • Partner with internal strategy, experience, engineering, and data leaders to define and execute account roadmaps that deliver measurable business impact
  • Own client satisfaction and delivery outcomes, ensuring alignment to scope, quality, and value expectations
  • Lead executive conversations on AI-enabled transformation, translating emerging capabilities into tangible business value, roadmaps, and commercial opportunities
  • Advise telecom clients on transformation priorities such as network modernization, OSS/BSS, digital customer experience, and monetization strategies
  • Champion the client internally, aligning cross-functional stakeholders and removing barriers to execution
  • Lead contract negotiations and commercial strategy to strengthen long-term partnerships
  • Mentor and develop high-performing, client-facing teams to drive accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience working within or selling into the telecommunications industry
  • Proven track record of managing and growing large, complex client portfolios
  • Experience owning and operating a $40M-$80M+ P&L with accountability for financial performance
  • Deep telecom expertise across network and platform modernization (including OSS/BSS) and digital customer platforms
  • Strong understanding of AI capabilities and their application in business transformation
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at the executive level
  • Experience developing and executing strategic account plans that drive long-term client value
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Technology, or related field (MBA preferred)

Set Yourself Apart With
  • Experience leading large-scale digital transformation programs within global telecommunications organizations
  • Broad exposure to enterprise-scale transformation across the TMT sector
  • A strong network of senior telecom executives and industry leaders
  • Demonstrated external thought leadership through executive briefings, industry forums, or published points of view

Why Join Us?

At Publicis Sapient, you'll take on a senior leadership role at the forefront of telecom transformation working with global clients while helping shape the direction of our TMT business.
  • Platform: Lead and grow flagship global telecom accounts
  • Visibility: Direct engagement with both client C-suite stakeholders and senior leadership within Publicis Sapient
  • Impact: Influence large-scale transformation programs and contribute to the growth strategy of the business


Base Pay Range: $290,000 - $305,000 + Bonus and RSU Opportunity

The range shown reflects a grouping of compensation ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual compensation may vary based on location and specific experience, and may include additional bonus and equity components.

Additional information

  • An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Wellness program and employee assistance.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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