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 roleAs 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 outIs a proven leader and can inspire and motivate the immediate and broader teamHas established fluent senior relationships and utilises these to get the best outcomes for clients and the agencyIs a media planning and buying expert, able to utilise all tools and confidently train and develop othersSound knowledge and experience on how to react to various and adverse occurrences throughout the general operation of the teamAlways planning ahead in addition to ongoing day to day operationsAlways persuasively present and articulate to external stakeholders the functions and principlesEnsures that the marketplace team understand their role and responsibilities and sets clear direction for all team membersLeads career development of team, able to set goals that will develop our people and develop our business.Intrinsic understanding of the investment implementation process, leading developments and find efficiencies.Works hand in hand with Client Lead across all disciplines throughout the campaign development process ensuring they deliver work in a timely mannerLeads innovation and instills in team that it is present in all recommendationsQuality control on all outputs from the team including; media owner briefs, channel presentations, media plans, deal tracking and monthly forecastingIs the senior trusted advisor to clients and helps build teams client relationships.More about youKnowledge in media planning, media channels and toolsHigh levels of energy that helps cultivate a positive social and high-performing cultureA leader rather than manager, with the ability to switch between the two depending on the situationExperience in people management with an understanding of what drives retention and a success through others mentalityStrong ability to build relationships with key stakeholders – client, client team, SBUsCommercial awarenessThe ability to identify revenue driving opportunities for EssenceMediaComWhat we can offer youOur 'Strive' flexible working policyLearning and Development AcademyWPP Global Employee DiscountsReconnect Program (work in our offices overseas)Industry leading parental leaveBirthday leave, Culture initiatives across the yearDE&I programApply now and send your CV via the link!
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