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Description Position at EssenceMediaCom Business Director - Digital EssenceMediacom, Gurgaon Overview of job Digital media planning among the brands that are market leaders and have cult like following among its fan base. Person should have a good understanding on the digital media and sound knowledge of the performance media - search, social, affiliates and all the comes with it. Reporting of the role - Sr. Director 3 best things about the job: Working on a cult brand and the global market the playfield Digital core to the business, but not e-business Evangelize Tech innovation to build efficiencies In three months: Work with all constituents of digital eco-system under one single roof Introduce digital channels across media and get the optimum performance media mix across existing clients In six months: Learnt about effectively pitching 360 digital products to clients Worked with a diverse team of media buyers and planners across 360-degree media and beyond In 12 months: Emerged as a coveted champion and go-to person on digital marketing solutions Proficient with latest trading techniques and deals by managing largest portfolio publishers and channel partners Responsibilities: Understand client objectives, category/competitive trends for various product categories Ability to manage large teams on Performance (Biddable and Performance Display) for from strategizing to delivery and client engagement at Annual to regular reviews. Understand client objectives, category/competitive trends for various product categories Develop and strike partnership deals with key publishers and large affiliates Ability to steer client review meetings on regular basis What you will need: Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with outstanding presentation skills Understanding of programmatic landscape viz. Knowledge of the digital advertising industry, trends, technologies (DMP, DSP, SSP etc.) - Preferred Applied knowledge of 3rd party ad serving, website and tracking and associated technologies - Preferred Intermediate to advanced analytical skills, specifically relating to performance data and metrics - Preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Problem-solving skills Abreast with the latest technology that will affect digital advertising Worked closely with publisher partners to elevate industry standards in-line with client needs. Exposure to affiliate and programmatic technologies People managing skills 8-10 years of relevant experience More about EssenceMediacom: We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Description Business Director - Digital EssenceMediacom, Gurgaon Overview of job Digital media planning among the brands that are market leaders and have cult like following among its fan base. Person should have a good understanding on the digital media and sound knowledge of the performance media search, social, affiliates and all the comes with it. Reporting of the role - Sr. Director 3 best things about the job: Working on a cult brand and the global market the playfield Digital core to the business, but not e-business Evangelize Tech innovation to build efficiencies In three months: Work with all constituents of digital eco-system under one single roof Introduce digital channels across media and get the optimum performance media mix across existing clients In six months: Learnt about effectively pitching 360 digital products to clients Worked with a diverse team of media buyers and planners across 360-degree media and beyond In 12 months: Emerged as a coveted champion and go-to person on digital marketing solutions Proficient with latest trading techniques and deals by managing largest portfolio publishers and channel partners Responsibilities: Understand client objectives, category/competitive trends for various product categories Ability to manage large teams on Performance (Biddable and Performance Display) for from strategizing to delivery and client engagement at Annual to regular reviews. Understand client objectives, category/competitive trends for various product categories Develop and strike partnership deals with key publishers and large affiliates Ability to steer client review meetings on regular basis What you will need: Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with outstanding presentation skills Understanding of programmatic landscape viz. Knowledge of the digital advertising industry, trends, technologies (DMP, DSP, SSP etc.) Preferred Applied knowledge of 3rd party ad serving, website and tracking and associated technologies Preferred Intermediate to advanced analytical skills, specifically relating to performance data and metrics Preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Problem-solving skills Abreast with the latest technology that will affect digital advertising Worked closely with publisher partners to elevate industry standards in-line with client needs. Exposure to affiliate and programmatic technologies People managing skills 8-10 years of relevant experience More about EssenceMediacom: We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Description Description EssenceMediaCom India Job title Business Director Digital EssenceMediaCom is an agency of GroupM, the world s largest media investment company, and is part of WPP. We are currently looking for a Business Director to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for demonstrating success in managing media planning businesses for a large brand. At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us. Reporting of the role: This role reports to Client Leader 3 best things about the job: Working with an exciting client known to be bold, ambitious, and creative. Working with a passionate, driven, and highly capable team. Opportunity to grow and learn with clients that lean forward with innovations. In this role, your goals will be: In 3 months: Have a thorough understanding of the clients businesses (KPIs, key challenges, and how they differ from other brands). Understand the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account. Managing the day-to-day output of the team with high quality and high responsiveness to client requests In 6 months: Thorough knowledge of the media landscape of brands handled Establish relationships with key media owners. Embedded yourself into the internal team and understood the different specialist teams you work with Built a strong, collaborative relationship with your clients, acting as the senior contact across clients. Improve outputs and presentation of reviews/planning sessions Suggest improvements in ways of working or processes of any clients In 12 months: Begin to consult with clients on their business and how Essence Media c om can influence business outcomes Drive incremental revenue and drive profitability for the team, including but not limited to fee and contract negotiations. Lead and deliver all client responses to brief the team in a strategic way Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of digital media campaigns across multiple platforms including but not limited to social media, search engines, ecom , display networks, and programmatic advertising. Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities and challenges, adjusting strategies accordingly. Collaborate with marketing teams, partners, platforms and external agencies to ensure a cohesive and effective brand message. Provide enough and timely feedback/appraisal to direct reports in a thorough and professional manner Stay abreast of new digital media technologies and industry developments. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of media planners, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Own and p resent annual strategic operating plans, QBR s and Annual Reviews to senior management and stakeholders. What your day job looks like at EssenceMediacom : Managing and being responsive to client requests, appropriately delegating tasks to individual team members. Guide team members to develop strategic thinking and media planning skills Work closely with the specialist teams to ensure you are up to date with their latest offerings Work closely with media partners on responses to briefs or pro-actives. Ongoing learning of the client s category/competitive activity as well as the changing media landscape Attending meetings internal, client and cross-agency Attending conferences/seminars to keep up to date with trends, insights, and clients business categories. Always questioning using the insights at our disposal, either through the strategy team or business science, consider how this might affect the overall communications for clients. Take part in new business pitches and provide insightful and comprehensive communication solutions for the agency and its clients What you ll bring: This is a leadership role requiring proactivity and a determination to create change. You are expected to have experience in digital strategy, communications planning, digital consultancy, and execution wherever possible in an agency environment. Understanding of programmatic landscape viz, trends, technologies (DMP, DSP, SSP, etc.) Preferred Curiosity always asking meaningful questions, challenging the brief if necessary High attention to detail to ensure the team s output is of the highest quality Proven experience in managing people and ability to adapt management style Strong team player Ability to navigate difficult client situations/manage expectations in a diplomatic way Enterprising ability to identify and drive revenue opportunities Minimum qualifications: 10-12 years of media agency/marketing/brand management experience Strong understanding of Digital media , Digital Planning, Performance marketing Leadership skills/potential Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) Passion for learning and openness to new challenges More about EssenceMediacom : We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. EssenceMediacom understands that our people are tasked with big goals: building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry. Our people are at the heart of this work because their ideas will enable us to decode the intersections of people, content, and technology to bring our aspirations to life. Our success is down to our eclectic, diverse, and talented people. EssenceMediacom is a place for us to grow our careers and expand our horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all. This collective culture will be our new power where ideas are freely exchanged, and collaboration is actively encouraged in a place where you can innovate in our hyperconnected world. About India 2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings, and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market. It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks. Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start-ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce, and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale. At GroupM India, there s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners, and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done. GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity it s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

Description Job title: Senior Business Director Reporting to: Client Lead Location, Country: Mumbai, India Brief role description : Wavemaker is an agency of GroupM, the world s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Senior Business Director to join us. 3 best things about the job: Opportunity to work on the largest FMCG client in the region Lead strategic thinking and integrated solutions for your set of brands Spearhead innovations and disruptive ideas About Wavemaker We always believe there is a better way to grow our client and our people. We do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients to help them grow and shape their consumers brand decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology. We have one single attitude - Positive Provocation. Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We always make sure we have each other s backs through our inclusive culture. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it s not easy, but if it s in you, we will get it out of you. Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by: The deep Knowledge we have of our clients business The confidence to Challenge what s gone before The Support to go further than we thought possible Core responsibilities: In-depth understanding of category and client business, forecasting future trend Leading integrated strategy for AOPs Overseeing BAU operations, including planning activation with direct reporting team and support functions Establish strong client relationship manage stakeholders from brand media at the client s end Challenge briefs and constantly evolve our strategies to ensure we hit client KPIs and constantly take campaigns to the next level Being the key custodian of your set of brands, understanding client challenges and provide solutions Understanding of various agency functions and ancillary capabilities to provide holistic value to client Future planning, forecasting workloads and team management Team upskilling succession planning The Candidate: 10-12 years of experience in media strategy, planning, execution team management Comfortable making presenting annual, quarterly media strategy plans. Experience in integrating first party data into media strategies Working knowledge of all tools - TGI, BARC, MAP, IRS. Knowledge of digital tools (COMSCORE, Similarweb, Google trends, etc) would be a plus Go getter attitude, understanding of data analytics, communication skills, good logical reasoning, attention to detail, integrity, empathy dare to challenge status quo More about GroupM Market At GroupM India, there s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners, and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done. GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

Description Position at EssenceMediaCom Overview of job EssenceMediacom is an agency of GroupM, the world s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Senior Business Director. A thorough knowledge of the media marketplace and opportunities available and build constructive relationships with key media owners where relevant. An innovative approach: in use of media, exploration of new forms of communication, research, presentation techniques. Reporting of the role This role reports to North Head of EssenceMediacom 3 best things about the job: Scope to work in a horizontally integrated structure. In addition to traditional media, exposure to new age media, mobile, data and digital mandate, OOH etc. Scope to work on various target segments. Measures of success - In three months, you would have: Gain client-confidence with sheer display of category, media and SOP understanding Bond with internal team with an ability to integrate across functions within and outside Mediacom and GroupM. In six months, you would have: Involve in strategic planning. Create a 360 planning approach for new campaign Ability to draw insights through data mining and articulate strategy Ability to converse with internal and external audience across paid-owned and earned media Eye for details and accuracy in all submissions In 12 months, you would have: Converse on measurement metrics across touchpoint based on campaign objectives Win awards in both internal and external forums like FOM, Cannes, Smarties, RAMAI, etc. Responsibilities of the role: To Manage all aspects of a client s media campaigns across brands and across media To supervise and design media plans using appropriate media tools To create culture of innovation and have all contribute to creative media solutions To proactively provide inputs/ directions to client and be responsive for client needs To initiate and drive quality analysis and cross-category case studies Facilitate development of team members through on -the-job coaching and initiate developmental training To ensure smooth team functioning and timely resolution of team conflicts What you will need: Minimum 12 years experience in the similar role Acute inquisitiveness and understanding of an entrepreneur s mindset Excellent communication / presentation / client management skills Must have business acumen to understand allocation of resources and right proposition selling to clients. Revenue responsibility Ability to understand 360mediums - Offline Online and their role in shaping clients businesses. Understating of media buying/ planning/ brand investments/ tools used. Client and Agency balance preferred Maturity and stature of the candidate is necessary as he/she will manage an existing team and clients Client and people management and servicing is key More about EssenceMediacom: We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. About India:

Description Position at Wavemaker Job title: Senior Business Director Reporting to: Client Lead Location, Country: Mumbai, India Brief role description : Wavemaker is an agency of GroupM, the world s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Senior Business Director to join us. 3 best things about the job: Opportunity to work on the largest FMCG client in the region Lead strategic thinking and integrated solutions for your set of brands Spearhead innovations and disruptive ideas About Wavemaker We always believe there is a better way to grow our client and our people. We do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients to help them grow and shape their consumers brand decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology. We have one single attitude - Positive Provocation. Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We always make sure we have each other s backs through our inclusive culture. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it s not easy, but if it s in you, we will get it out of you. Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by: The deep Knowledge we have of our clients business The confidence to Challenge what s gone before The Support to go further than we thought possible Core responsibilities: In-depth understanding of category and client business, forecasting future trend Leading integrated strategy for AOPs Overseeing BAU operations, including planning & activation with direct reporting team and support functions Establish strong client relationship & manage stakeholders from brand & media at the client s end Challenge briefs and constantly evolve our strategies to ensure we hit client KPIs and constantly take campaigns to the next level Being the key custodian of your set of brands, understanding client challenges and provide solutions Understanding of various agency functions and ancillary capabilities to provide holistic value to client Future planning, forecasting workloads and team management Team upskilling & succession planning The Candidate: 10-12 years of experience in media strategy, planning, execution & team management Comfortable making & presenting annual, quarterly media strategy & plans. Experience in integrating first party data into media strategies Working knowledge of all tools - TGI, BARC, MAP, IRS. Knowledge of digital tools (COMSCORE, Similarweb, Google trends, etc) would be a plus Go getter attitude, understanding of data & analytics, communication skills, good logical reasoning, attention to detail, integrity, empathy & dare to challenge status quo More about GroupM Market At GroupM India, there s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners, and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done.

Description Position at EssenceMediaCom Business Director - Digital EssenceMediacom, Gurgaon Overview of job Digital media planning among the brands that are market leaders and have cult like following among its fan base. Person should have a good understanding on the digital media and sound knowledge of the performance media - search, social, affiliates and all the comes with it. Reporting of the role - Sr. Director 3 best things about the job: Working on a cult brand and the global market the playfield Digital core to the business, but not e-business Evangelize Tech innovation to build efficiencies In three months: Work with all constituents of digital eco-system under one single roof Introduce digital channels across media and get the optimum performance media mix across existing clients In six months: Learnt about effectively pitching 360 digital products to clients Worked with a diverse team of media buyers and planners across 360-degree media and beyond In 12 months: Emerged as a coveted champion and go-to person on digital marketing solutions Proficient with latest trading techniques and deals by managing largest portfolio publishers and channel partners Responsibilities: Understand client objectives, category/competitive trends for various product categories Ability to manage large teams on Performance (Biddable and Performance Display) for from strategizing to delivery and client engagement at Annual to regular reviews. Understand client objectives, category/competitive trends for various product categories Develop and strike partnership deals with key publishers and large affiliates Ability to steer client review meetings on regular basis What you will need: Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with outstanding presentation skills Understanding of programmatic landscape viz. Knowledge of the digital advertising industry, trends, technologies (DMP, DSP, SSP etc.) - Preferred Applied knowledge of 3rd party ad serving, website and tracking and associated technologies - Preferred Intermediate to advanced analytical skills, specifically relating to performance data and metrics - Preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Problem-solving skills Abreast with the latest technology that will affect digital advertising Worked closely with publisher partners to elevate industry standards in-line with client needs. Exposure to affiliate and programmatic technologies People managing skills 8-10 years of relevant experience More about EssenceMediacom: We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Description Position at EssenceMediaCom Description EssenceMediaCom India Job title - Business Director Digital EssenceMediaCom is an agency of GroupM, the world s largest media investment company, and is part of WPP. We are currently looking for a Business Director to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for demonstrating success in managing media planning businesses for a large brand. At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us. Reporting of the role: This role reports to - Client Leader 3 best things about the job: Working with an exciting client known to be bold, ambitious, and creative. Working with a passionate, driven, and highly capable team. Opportunity to grow and learn with clients that lean forward with innovations. In this role, your goals will be: In 3 months: Have a thorough understanding of the clients businesses (KPIs, key challenges, and how they differ from other brands). Understand the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account. Managing the day-to-day output of the team with high quality and high responsiveness to client requests In 6 months: Thorough knowledge of the media landscape of brands handled Establish relationships with key media owners. Embedded yourself into the internal team and understood the different specialist teams you work with Built a strong, collaborative relationship with your clients, acting as the senior contact across clients. Improve outputs and presentation of reviews/planning sessions Suggest improvements in ways of working or processes of any clients In 12 months: Begin to consult with clients on their business and how Essence Media c om can influence business outcomes Drive incremental revenue and drive profitability for the team, including but not limited to fee and contract negotiations. Lead and deliver all client responses to brief the team in a strategic way Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of digital media campaigns across multiple platforms including but not limited to social media, search engines, ecom , display networks, and programmatic advertising. Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities and challenges, adjusting strategies accordingly. Collaborate with marketing teams, partners, platforms and external agencies to ensure a cohesive and effective brand message. Provide enough and timely feedback/appraisal to direct reports in a thorough and professional manner Stay abreast of new digital media technologies and industry developments. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of media planners, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Own and p resent annual strategic operating plans, QBR s and Annual Reviews to senior management and stakeholders. What your day job looks like at EssenceMediacom : Managing and being responsive to client requests, appropriately delegating tasks to individual team members. Guide team members to develop strategic thinking and media planning skills Work closely with the specialist teams to ensure you are up to date with their latest offerings Work closely with media partners on responses to briefs or pro-actives. Ongoing learning of the client s category/competitive activity as well as the changing media landscape Attending meetings - internal, client and cross-agency Attending conferences/seminars to keep up to date with trends, insights, and clients business categories. Always questioning - using the insights at our disposal, either through the strategy team or business science, consider how this might affect the overall communications for clients. Take part in new business pitches and provide insightful and comprehensive communication solutions for the agency and its clients What you ll bring: This is a leadership role requiring proactivity and a determination to create change. You are expected to have experience in digital strategy, communications planning, digital consultancy, and execution wherever possible in an agency environment. Understanding of programmatic landscape viz, trends, technologies (DMP, DSP, SSP, etc.) - Preferred Curiosity - always asking meaningful questions, challenging the brief if necessary High attention to detail to ensure the team s output is of the highest quality Proven experience in managing people and ability to adapt management style Strong team player Ability to navigate difficult client situations/manage expectations in a diplomatic way Enterprising - ability to identify and drive revenue opportunities Minimum qualifications: 10-12 years of media agency/marketing/brand management experience Strong understanding of Digital media , Digital Planning, Performance marketing Leadership skills/potential Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) Passion for learning and openness to new challenges More about EssenceMediacom : About India At GroupM India, there s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners, and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done. GroupM APAC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our people are our strength so we respect and nurture their individual talent and potential.

Description Position at EssenceMediaCom Description EssenceMediaCom India Job title - Business Director Digital EssenceMediaCom is an agency of GroupM, the world s largest media investment company, and is part of WPP. We are currently looking for a Business Director to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for demonstrating success in managing media planning businesses for a large brand. At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us. Reporting of the role: This role reports to - Client Leader 3 best things about the job: Working with an exciting client known to be bold, ambitious, and creative. Working with a passionate, driven, and highly capable team. Opportunity to grow and learn with clients that lean forward with innovations. In this role, your goals will be: In 3 months: Have a thorough understanding of the clients businesses (KPIs, key challenges, and how they differ from other brands). Understand the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account. Managing the day-to-day output of the team with high quality and high responsiveness to client requests In 6 months: Thorough knowledge of the media landscape of brands handled Establish relationships with key media owners. Embedded yourself into the internal team and understood the different specialist teams you work with Built a strong, collaborative relationship with your clients, acting as the senior contact across clients. Improve outputs and presentation of reviews/planning sessions Suggest improvements in ways of working or processes of any clients In 12 months: Begin to consult with clients on their business and how Essence Media c om can influence business outcomes Drive incremental revenue and drive profitability for the team, including but not limited to fee and contract negotiations. Lead and deliver all client responses to brief the team in a strategic way Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of digital media campaigns across multiple platforms including but not limited to social media, search engines, ecom , display networks, and programmatic advertising. Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities and challenges, adjusting strategies accordingly. Collaborate with marketing teams, partners, platforms and external agencies to ensure a cohesive and effective brand message. Provide enough and timely feedback/appraisal to direct reports in a thorough and professional manner Stay abreast of new digital media technologies and industry developments. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of media planners, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Own and p resent annual strategic operating plans, QBR s and Annual Reviews to senior management and stakeholders. What your day job looks like at EssenceMediacom : Managing and being responsive to client requests, appropriately delegating tasks to individual team members. Guide team members to develop strategic thinking and media planning skills Work closely with the specialist teams to ensure you are up to date with their latest offerings Work closely with media partners on responses to briefs or pro-actives. Ongoing learning of the client s category/competitive activity as well as the changing media landscape Attending meetings - internal, client and cross-agency Attending conferences/seminars to keep up to date with trends, insights, and clients business categories. Always questioning - using the insights at our disposal, either through the strategy team or business science, consider how this might affect the overall communications for clients. Take part in new business pitches and provide insightful and comprehensive communication solutions for the agency and its clients What you ll bring: This is a leadership role requiring proactivity and a determination to create change. You are expected to have experience in digital strategy, communications planning, digital consultancy, and execution wherever possible in an agency environment. Understanding of programmatic landscape viz, trends, technologies (DMP, DSP, SSP, etc.) - Preferred Curiosity - always asking meaningful questions, challenging the brief if necessary High attention to detail to ensure the team s output is of the highest quality Proven experience in managing people and ability to adapt management style Strong team player Ability to navigate difficult client situations/manage expectations in a diplomatic way Enterprising - ability to identify and drive revenue opportunities Minimum qualifications: 10-12 years of media agency/marketing/brand management experience Strong understanding of Digital media , Digital Planning, Performance marketing Leadership skills/potential Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) Passion for learning and openness to new challenges More about EssenceMediacom : We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. EssenceMediacom understands that our people are tasked with big goals: building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry. Our people are at the heart of this work because their ideas will enable us to decode the intersections of people, content, and technology to bring our aspirations to life. Our success is down to our eclectic, diverse, and talented people. EssenceMediacom is a place for us to grow our careers and expand our horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all. This collective culture will be our new power where ideas are freely exchanged, and collaboration is actively encouraged in a place where you can innovate in our hyperconnected world. About India 2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings, and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market. It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks. Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start-ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce, and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale. At GroupM India, there s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners, and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done. GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with. GroupM APAC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our people are our strength so we respect and nurture their individual talent and potential.