Marketplace Associate Director At Wavemaker, we believe there always is a better way to grow.
By Positively Provoking Growth for our clients and our people, we shape decisions and experiences through media, content and technology.
Wavemaker is a global media, content and technology agency.
In Australia, we are currently ranked as the #2 Media Agency.
We have over 250 people working across six offices: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Auckland, New Zealand.
We are part of GroupM and WPP; the largest media buying alliance and marketing communications group in the world.
For the last four years we have rated in the top 20 'Best Places To Work Australia', we pride ourselves on our culture and our people.
About the role The role of the Marketplace team within Wavemaker is to deliver the highest excellence in Implementation Planning and Buying, spanning both offline and online media types, powered by data, technology, and automation, ensuring client campaigns are executed and amplified in an effective, efficient, and future facing way.
The scope of Marketplace incorporates traditional media (TV, Cinema, Out of Home, Radio, Print, Digital Video and Display) and the online evolution of traditional media (Addressable TV, Programmatic OOH, Music Streaming and Podcasting).
The role of Associate Director within the Marketplace team is to help shape and manage the delivery of client media plans.
Skills & Experience Experience managing a teamPassion for Implementation Planning and BuyingStrong, up to date, media landscape knowledge (confidently able to articulate macro consumer trends and the challenges and opportunities they bring)Attention to detailExtensive media buying experienceProblem solving mentalityClear communicator, with strong presentation skillsDemonstrates well developed negotiation and Investment planning skillsResults Driven.
Passionate about delivering business results for clients, with the ability to identify and clearly articulate what's working and why.What success looks like: In 3 months: Established collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders and internal reports.A strong understanding of and can clearly articulate the agency and group proposition, core Marketplace processes and our way of working.Immersed yourself in the team with an understanding of the status of all active and upcoming campaigns.In 6 months: Demonstrated your ability to deliver on all aspects of the role in an efficient, effective and proactive way.Strengthened your key stakeholder relationships to deliver great teamwork consistently.Managing the Marketplace processes for the team from end to end, ensuring that your manager and wider team are regularly updated.In 12 months: Taking on greater ownership for campaigns and clients – responsibility and volume.Building strong relationships with publishers, representing the Wavemaker team appropriately and ensuring that campaigns are delivered to the highest quality.About GroupM Australia GroupM Australia takes pride in being a group built on a set of core values that extend to every aspect of our operation.
We are committed to providing an empowering workplace that offers opportunities to learn, succeed and grow.
GroupM is the largest media investment management company in Australia.
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