Melbourne, Melbourne
Description Hello. We are EssenceMediacom, GroupM's newest and largest agency, committed to delivering marketing breakthroughs for brands. We have disrupted the old models across media, creative, innovation, and analytics to find new opportunities for advertisers and deliver truly integrated media solutions. Born out of two pioneering agencies, EssenceMediacom fuses Essence's performance, data, analytics, and creative technology DNA with MediaCom's scaled multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise.
About the role As a Group Marketplace Director, you are to lead the overall delivery of high-quality Investment plans, ensuring your team of talented Investment planners are using data, technology, and tools to deliver best-in-class media systems.
What will make you stand out Proven leader who can inspire and motivate the immediate and broader team Established fluent senior relationships that are utilized to achieve the best outcomes for clients and the agency Media planning and buying expert, able to utilize all tools and confidently train and develop others Sound knowledge and experience in reacting to various and adverse occurrences throughout the general operation of the team Always planning ahead in addition to ongoing day-to-day operations Persuasively present and articulate to external stakeholders the functions and principles Ensure that the marketplace team understands their roles and responsibilities, setting clear direction for all team members Lead career development of the team, setting goals that will develop our people and our business Intrinsic understanding of the investment implementation process, leading developments and finding efficiencies Work hand in hand with Client Lead across all disciplines throughout the campaign development process, ensuring timely delivery Lead innovation and instill in the team that it is present in all recommendations Quality control on all outputs from the team including media owner briefs, channel presentations, media plans, deal tracking, and monthly forecasting Act as the senior trusted advisor to clients and help build strong client relationships More about you Knowledge in media planning, media channels, and tools High levels of energy that help cultivate a positive social and high-performing culture A leader rather than a manager, with the ability to switch between the two depending on the situation Experience in people management with an understanding of what drives retention and a success-through-others mentality Strong ability to build relationships with key stakeholders – client, client team, SBUs The ability to identify revenue-driving opportunities for EssenceMediacom What we can offer you Learning and Development Academy WPP Global Employee Discounts Reconnect Program (work in our offices overseas) Industry-leading parental leave Birthday leave, culture initiatives throughout the year DE&I program Apply now and send your CV via the link!
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