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AboutEssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand
EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world's best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.
Role Summary And Impact
- Financial performance of the client cluster meeting overall revenue targets and ensuring profitability of the cluster. Would need to focus on opportunities for higher-order value-added services. Will be responsible for the leading scope of work & fee/commission negotiations with clients and implementing smart contracting practices to ensure we are rightfully compensated for our efforts
- Know the Clients business Inside out - Essential to keeping the account running smoothly. Understand the internal and external factors that impact an the client business. To be involved in day to day business, brand track & outputs, branding strategies & next step on performance for getting next growth for business
- Client Satisfaction:
- Acts as a client visionary by bringing a highly valued perspective to the client based on a deep understanding of their business, issues and opportunities. Should be able to lead strategic conversations on Media and communication planning
- Work with Managing Partner and FD on quarterly budget reviews to deliver and exceed targets set.
- Lead the charge on developing the roadmap for data science, insight lead and end-to-end measurable and impactful comms strategies and media plans to deliver on Clients business objectives
- Help build stronger and even award-winning media interventions on the back of a structured comms planning approach, and help lead the client into a more effective Media journey.
- Inspire the client with sound media knowledge and ideas and become their trusted media advisor
- Product quality- Engage with, and orchestrate the various specialist functions to deliver a superior quality product to the client. Will have to monitor & drive all elements that lead to client incentives. Other measures of success include Industry awards and upstream engagement in projects
- Client team climate and people management - Managing the staffing plan for the cluster, driving recruitment & retention of key talent. This would include identifying training needs for team members Create an atmosphere where cross-functional teams work together effectively. Handle and motivate your team to effectively deliver to client needs and company goals. Ensure timely team appraisals and clear development goals for team members; identify and follow through on appropriate training and career development for the team
Skills And Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:
- Minimum 10 Years of experience handling media planning, both digital and traditional media.
- In-depth understanding of all communication channels and how they inter-relate.
- in-depth knowledge of TV & Digital (Top Funnel expert & basic understanding of performance)
- Strong analytical skills and can use data to solve problems.
- Understands strategic planning and broad implications on costs and timing.
- Demonstrated experience and success working with the decision-makers of organizations.
- Significant proven experience in working with multiple stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, and media owners.
- Shows a depth of understanding of the industry, business, brands and consumers in senior-level client conversations.
- Understands business principles and good practices and perceives issues in both financial and commercial terms.
Life At WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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