In your role you will be responsible for negotiating and purchasing of media. Activities include plan development and investment maintenance; working with our teams to develop recommendations for client campaigns; tracking all aspects of campaign (i.e. authorizations, specifications, reports, buy changes, etc.); collaborating with Insights team on reporting and analysis to benchmark and value reporting; and managing relationships with media partners. With our deep industry expertise, we navigate the ever-changing media landscape to create meaningful connections. Our commitment to transparency and accountability drives best-in-class results for our clients. Leveraging our exceptional relationships to keep our finger on the pulse of all things Media. Key Relationships Internal Departments: Foster deep trust and understanding with agency client, strategic and performance teams. Media Owners: Establish strong relationships with our media partners at a Sales Executive level. Clients & External: Establish a deep understanding of our client's business to develop strong relationships with key external contacts. (Eg. clients, auditors, creative, verification partners). Responsibilities Take the lead in delivering best in class campaigns, in line with all planned parameters, in an efficient, effective, compliant, and future facing way, in line with Marketplace best practice. Lead the development and presentation of insightful and progressive post analysis reports. Engage with our media partners to expand your knowledge of the media landscape and understanding of core media principles and the capabilities of each media touchpoint. Engage with internal product teams including GroupM proprietary solutions teams to ensure you have a robust understanding about their offerings and relevance to our clients and can clearly articulate the benefits of their inclusion. Responsible for ensuring all financial and compliance processes are followed by you and your direct reports, with 100% accuracy. Lead initiatives to improve both agency and client capabilities, working across vendors and partners to achieve success. Seek to find, communicate and implement improvements in all aspects of the role. Proactively identify and drive innovation and best practice opportunities within your teams. When required, a strict adherence to buying commitments that have client contract association. Support the planning team in the development of strong media plans that meet client objectives and KPIs. Motivate & develop direct reports to achieve individual, team and organisational goals. Experience Strong knowledge of the media landscapeRelevant experience in Media or MarketingConfident in presenting in front of clients, is able to answer questions and demonstrate an informed opinionIdentifies new ways of working/processes/managing projects to deliver efficienciesAnd relevant opportunities for clients and pro-actively puts forward recommendations Apply now and send your CV!