Havas Media Network

Job Description: Group Head- Planner DEPARTMENT: Planning PRIMARY LOCATION: - Gurgaon JOB SUMMARY: A Media Planner combines creative thinking with factual analysis to develop appropriate strategies to ensure that campaigns reach their target audiences as effectively as possible. Media Planners apply knowledge of media and communication platforms to identify the most appropriate mediums for building awareness of a client's brand. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Building the base of the plan which includes selection of Genre & Channels based on Reach, Share, Affinity, Clutter & Stickiness Scheduling the plan as per different parameters in order to achieve greater visibility Support the team in the overall planning process and optimization Campaign tracking, measurement, evaluation and reporting on ongoing client activities Formulation of television reports on monthly basis Mapping of Competitors activity and Category study Assisting in releasing the campaign, making spot monitoring report and based on the spot drops coordinating with the channels in order to prevent GRPs drop Presenting the Pre & Post Campaign Analysis in the form of a Deck Day to day campaign updates/delivery Work on various Pitch presentations Evaluating the Plan on BARC and carrying out day to day data crunching for the clients Knowledge of BARC, MAP & TGI Software's is must. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS: 6-8 years of agency experience Team handling experience Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Advertising/Marketing/Communication PREFERRED SKILLS: Research and analytical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Well versed with MS Office Software Knowledge- BARC, IRS, MAP, TGI ABOUT HAVAS GROUP: Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in more than 100 countries and operates through its three business units covering all communication activities. Havas Group integrated Vivendi in December 2017. Havas Group’s mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. To better anticipate client needs, Havas has adopted a fully integrated model through its 60+ Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. Further information about Havas Group is available on the company’s website: havasgroup.com #MeaningfulDifference About Havas Media Havas Media is the main media brand of Havas Media Group and operates in 150 countries. Havas Media services its clients through a portfolio of specialist teams that span media, strategy, digital, data consulting, programmatic buying, performance marketing, mobile, out of home and geolocal, social media, experiential, entertainment and sport. We believe that more meaningful media can help build more meaningful brands. Further information can be found at www.havasmedia.com or follow us on Twitter @HavasMedia Show more Show less

Job Description: Manager - Ecommerce DEPARTMENT: Havas Marketplace PRIMARY LOCATION: Mumbai JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marketplace Specialist to manage, execute, optimize, and strategize our accounts on Amazon and Flipkart. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of these marketplaces, including experience with Sponsored Ads and DSP campaigns. Proficiency in data analysis and Excel is essential for this role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Account Management: Serve as the key liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication, timely updates, and alignment on ecommerce campaign objectives. Manage end-to-end execution of campaigns across platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver results. Prepare and deliver impactful presentations and performance reports to clients, translating data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. 2) Advertising and Campaign Management: Create, manage, and optimize Sponsored Ads on Amazon and Flipkart. Develop and execute DSP campaigns to drive brand visibility and sales. Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement. Adjust campaigns based on performance data to maximize ROI. 3) Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize Excel to analyze sales data, advertising performance, and other key metrics. Generate reports to track and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and campaigns. Use data-driven insights to make recommendations for optimization and improvement. 4) Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive marketplace strategies to achieve sales targets. Identify new opportunities for growth and expansion on Amazon, Flipkart, and other marketplaces. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and competitive landscape. 5) Proactive Contribution: Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and provide innovative ideas for marketplace strategies. Suggest and implement new processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketplace strategies with overall business objectives. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS: 7+ yrs experience on Amazon and Flipkart Marketplaces; if they have additional knowledge on other platforms, even better. Role : to execute, optimize, strategies and plan for their account. Should have knowledge on Sponsored Ads on Amazon and Flipkart; knowledge on DSP campaigns would be an addition. Should have knowledge on excel. Should be able to analyze data and take actions to optimize campaigns. Should proactively partake in making suggestions. About Havas Media Network India Havas Media Network India is a media conglomerate that operates within a global framework – Mx – to drive Media Experiences and invest in Meaningful Media to build Meaningful Brands. The network offers a wide range of integrated marketing solutions covering strategy, media planning & buying, PR, social media, mobile, sports & entertainment, data, research & analytics services across traditional and digital media. It consists of media networks – Havas Media, PivotRoots and Arena Media, and specialist brands – Havas Market (e-commerce), Havas Play (entertainment, gaming, sports and fandom), Havas Play Gameplan (sports marketing), Havas Programmatic Hub (programmatic trading desk), Havas Analytics (data & analytics), Socialyse (social media), KlugKlug (influencer marketing) & Havas Media Tribes (out-of-home). For more information, visit https://in.havas.com/ & follow Havas Media Network on social media. About Havas Founded in 1835 in Paris, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications networks, with more than 22,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model through its 70+ Havas Villages around the world, covering all communication activities. The teams of the three business units, Havas Creative Network, Havas Media Network and Havas Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer tailor-made, innovative solutions to clients that support them in their positive transformation. Havas is committed to building a diverse culture where everybody feels they belong and can be themselves and thrive. Havas integrated into Vivendi, a global leader in media, entertainment, and communications, in December 2017. Further information about Havas is available at www.havas.com. About Havas India Havas India gathers the expertise of 21 agencies, specialised divisions and strategic alliances across 3 verticals: Havas Media Network – Havas Media, PivotRoots (integrated digital), Arena Media, Havas Market (e-commerce), Havas Play (sports, entertainment & content), Havas Programmatic Hub (programmatic trading desk), Havas Analytics (data & analytics), Socialyse (pure play social media); strategic alliances: Havas Media Tribes (out-of-home), Havas Play Gameplan (sports marketing) and KlugKlug (influencer tech stack) Havas Creative Network – Havas Worldwide India (creative), Havas People India (talent communications & employer branding), Havas CX India (customer experience), ekino (technology consulting & digital deployment), Think Design (UX/UI), Shobiz (experiential marketing), Shobiz Exhibits (exhibitions) Conran Design Group Mumbai (branding & design), PR Pundit Havas Red (PR), and Prose on Pixels (content-at-scale) Havas Health & You – Havas Life Sorento (health & wellness communications) With its unique Village model, it is an integrated network present across 3 Villages in Mumbai, Gurgaon and Bengaluru, and regional offices in Kolkata, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai, with over 2000+ professionals and associates. As one of India’s fastest growing and agile networks, Havas India has bagged multiple new clients across verticals and won several prestigious awards over the last 2 years including the group being Great Place To Work® Certified™ twice in a row (Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 & Dec 2023 – Dec 2024), consistently being featured in the top 3 at R3 New Business League rankings, and winning at Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards, e4m Indian Marketing Awards 2023, ABBY One Show 2023, Campaign Women Leading Change awards, and more. Our CSR programs, DE&I initiatives, and being actively involved in various industry associations is what keeps us invested as a network that has a clear mission of making a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. For more information, visit https://in.havas.com/ and follow Havas India on social media. Show more Show less

Job Description : Associate Vice President/Vice President - Media Planning DEPARTMENT: Media Planning PRIMARY LOCATION: - Bangalore JOB SUMMARY: Business Director is a leader who contributes to the brand strategy, builds solid relationships with clients across all levels and functions, and who is able to manage, lead and develop their internal Planning team while also playing an active “hands-on” role in the deployment of strategic plans. REPORTING: Managing Partner KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage day-to-day client interactions for campaign execution Responsible for understanding client’s marketing objectives/goals and agency deliverables Should have the ability to contribute to key strategic recommendations based on client’s brief and challenges Should have the capability to design integrated 360-degree campaigns Should be enthusiast in data mining to arrive at media platform and innovations Day-to-day liaison with clients on Campaign updates / optimization / delivery Responsible for contributing ideas to grow the client’s business Pro-actively providing the clients marketing plans with the greatest amount of value-ad Develops comprehensive agendas for weekly client planning/status meetings. Format and prepare weekly performance reports for clients Track, analyze and summarize program results and progress Identify incremental business opportunities Provide clients with budgetary updates Research and prepare materials for client presentations and engagements Oversee management of Ad campaigns as required across various ad platforms Monitor progress of campaigns using various reporting tools Perform account/campaign hygiene & performance checks Oversee financial discipline of the accounts handled PROFILE REQUIREMENTS: 10-15 years of agency experience Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Advertising/Marketing/Communication - Results-driven professional - Data interpretation and a good presenter - Strong Business Acumen - Strategic Thinker with an aggressive attitude towards implementing new Strategies & processes PREFERRED SKILLS: Excellent research and analytical thinking skills Experience in Tools - GWI, TGI, Reach planner, Market intelligence, Similar Web, Comm score, Strong presentation skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior Experience in handling large Client accounts Strong time management and speed of delivery Strong Negotiation skills Strong relationships in the Industry ABOUT HAVAS India: Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in more than 100 countries and operates through its three business units covering all communication activities. Havas Group integrated Vivendi in December 2017. Havas Group’s mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. To better anticipate client needs, Havas has adopted a fully integrated model through its 60+ Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. Further information about Havas Group is available on the company’s website: havasgroup.com #MeaningfulDifference About Havas Media Havas Media is the main media brand of Havas Media Group and operates in 150 countries. Havas Media services its clients through a portfolio of specialist teams that span media, strategy, digital, data consulting, programmatic buying, performance marketing, mobile, out of home and geolocal, social media, experiential, entertainment and sport. We believe that more meaningful media can help build more meaningful brands. Further information can be found at www.havasmedia.com or follow us on Twitter @HavasMedia Show more Show less

Job Description: Group Head- Planner DEPARTMENT: Planning PRIMARY LOCATION: - Gurgaon JOB SUMMARY: A Media Planner combines creative thinking with factual analysis to develop appropriate strategies to ensure that campaigns reach their target audiences as effectively as possible. Media Planners apply knowledge of media and communication platforms to identify the most appropriate mediums for building awareness of a client's brand. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Building the base of the plan which includes selection of Genre & Channels based on Reach, Share, Affinity, Clutter & Stickiness Scheduling the plan as per different parameters in order to achieve greater visibility Support the team in the overall planning process and optimization Campaign tracking, measurement, evaluation and reporting on ongoing client activities Formulation of television reports on monthly basis Mapping of Competitors activity and Category study Assisting in releasing the campaign, making spot monitoring report and based on the spot drops coordinating with the channels in order to prevent GRPs drop Presenting the Pre & Post Campaign Analysis in the form of a Deck Day to day campaign updates/delivery Work on various Pitch presentations Evaluating the Plan on BARC and carrying out day to day data crunching for the clients Knowledge of BARC, MAP & TGI Software's is must. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS: 6-8 years of agency experience Team handling experience Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Advertising/Marketing/Communication PREFERRED SKILLS: Research and analytical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Well versed with MS Office Software Knowledge- BARC, IRS, MAP, TGI ABOUT HAVAS GROUP: Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in more than 100 countries and operates through its three business units covering all communication activities. Havas Group integrated Vivendi in December 2017. Havas Group’s mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. To better anticipate client needs, Havas has adopted a fully integrated model through its 60+ Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. Further information about Havas Group is available on the company’s website: havasgroup.com #MeaningfulDifference About Havas Media Havas Media is the main media brand of Havas Media Group and operates in 150 countries. Havas Media services its clients through a portfolio of specialist teams that span media, strategy, digital, data consulting, programmatic buying, performance marketing, mobile, out of home and geolocal, social media, experiential, entertainment and sport. We believe that more meaningful media can help build more meaningful brands. Further information can be found at www.havasmedia.com or follow us on Twitter @HavasMedia

As an Associate Vice President - Taxation at Havas Media Network India, you will be responsible for leading the tax function within the organization. Your primary goal will be to ensure compliance with all tax regulations, optimize tax strategies, and support the company's financial goals. This role involves managing tax compliance, planning, reporting, and risk management activities. You will be providing strategic tax advice to senior management, including the Vice President of Finance. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations, and staying updated on changes in tax legislation to update processes accordingly. You will also develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize benefits, provide guidance on tax implications of business activities, and conduct tax research and planning to support decision-making. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the tax provision and tax accounting processes, collaborating with the accounting team, preparing tax-related financial statements and disclosures, coordinating tax audits and inquiries, and developing effective tax risk management strategies and internal controls. As a leader, you will mentor and develop the tax team, set performance goals, conduct reviews, and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across departments. Your qualifications should include being a Chartered Accountant with 6-7 years of experience in tax, with a strong background in corporate tax. You should have in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, proven experience in tax compliance, planning, and reporting, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team management abilities are essential, along with proficiency in tax software and financial reporting systems. Preferred skills for this role include experience in a public accounting firm or large corporate tax department, knowledge of international tax regulations, an advanced understanding of tax accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Havas Media Network India is a media conglomerate operating within a global framework to drive Media Experiences and invest in Meaningful Media for building Meaningful Brands. The network offers integrated marketing solutions covering various services across traditional and digital media, with a focus on strategy, media planning & buying, PR, social media, mobile, sports & entertainment, data, research & analytics. Havas Media Network India consists of media networks such as Havas Media, PivotRoots, and Arena Media, along with specialist brands like Havas Market, Havas Play, Havas Play Gameplan, Havas Programmatic Hub, Havas Analytics, Socialyse, KlugKlug, and Havas Media Tribes. For more information about Havas Media Network India, visit https://in.havas.com/ and follow Havas Media Network on social media. Havas, founded in 1835 in Paris, is one of the world's largest global communications networks with a mission to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model through its Havas Villages worldwide, covering all communication activities and offering innovative solutions to clients. Havas is committed to diversity and inclusion, integrated into Vivendi, a global leader in media, entertainment, and communications. Learn more about Havas at www.havas.com and discover the diverse expertise of Havas India across its agencies, specialized divisions, and strategic alliances. Havas India is a part of Havas Media Network, Havas Creative Network, and Havas Health & You, offering integrated communication solutions across various verticals, including media, creative, and health & wellness communications. With a unique Village model, Havas India is an integrated network present across multiple locations with over 2000 professionals and associates. Havas India has been recognized for its growth, agility, and excellence in the industry, winning prestigious awards and accolades. The network's commitment to CSR programs, DE&I initiatives, and industry associations reflects its clear mission of making a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. For more information about Havas India, visit https://in.havas.com/ and follow Havas India on social media.,

Job Description: Associate Vice President - Taxation DEPARTMENT: Finance PRIMARY LOCATION: Mumbai JOB SUMMARY: The AVP - Taxation is responsible for leading the tax function within the organization, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations, optimizing tax strategies, and supporting the company’s financial goals. This role involves managing tax compliance, planning, reporting, and risk management activities, and providing strategic tax advice to senior management. REPORTING: Vice President – Finance KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns. Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations. Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and update processes accordingly. Tax Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize tax benefits. Provide guidance on the tax implications of business activities, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and corporate restructuring. Conduct tax research and planning to support business initiatives and decision-making. Tax Reporting and Analysis: Manage the tax provision and tax accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure proper documentation and reporting of tax positions. Prepare tax-related financial statements and disclosures. Audit and Risk Management: Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities. Develop and maintain effective tax risk management strategies and internal controls. Respond to tax notices and resolve tax issues in a timely manner. Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Set performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide feedback and training to team members. Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across departments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, legal, and other departments to integrate tax considerations into business operations. Support strategic initiatives and projects with tax planning and analysis. Communicate complex tax issues and strategies to non-tax professionals and senior management. QUALIFICATIONS: Chartered Accountant with 6-7 years’ experience in tax, with a strong background in corporate tax. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. Proven experience in tax compliance, planning, and reporting. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities. Proficiency in tax software and financial reporting systems. PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience in a public accounting firm or large corporate tax department. Knowledge of international tax regulations and issues. Advanced understanding of tax accounting principles and practices. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. About Havas Media Network India Havas Media Network India is a media conglomerate that operates within a global framework – Mx – to drive Media Experiences and invest in Meaningful Media to build Meaningful Brands. The network offers a wide range of integrated marketing solutions covering strategy, media planning & buying, PR, social media, mobile, sports & entertainment, data, research & analytics services across traditional and digital media. It consists of media networks – Havas Media, PivotRoots and Arena Media, and specialist brands – Havas Market (e-commerce), Havas Play (entertainment, gaming, sports and fandom), Havas Play Gameplan (sports marketing), Havas Programmatic Hub (programmatic trading desk), Havas Analytics (data & analytics), Socialyse (social media), KlugKlug (influencer marketing) & Havas Media Tribes (out-of-home). For more information, visit https://in.havas.com/ & follow Havas Media Network on social media. About Havas Founded in 1835 in Paris, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications networks, with more than 22,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model through its 70+ Havas Villages around the world, covering all communication activities. The teams of the three business units, Havas Creative Network, Havas Media Network and Havas Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer tailor-made, innovative solutions to clients that support them in their positive transformation. Havas is committed to building a diverse culture where everybody feels they belong and can be themselves and thrive. Havas integrated into Vivendi, a global leader in media, entertainment, and communications, in December 2017. Further information about Havas is available at www.havas.com. About Havas India Havas India gathers the expertise of 21 agencies, specialised divisions and strategic alliances across 3 verticals: Havas Media Network – Havas Media, PivotRoots (integrated digital), Arena Media, Havas Market (e-commerce), Havas Play (sports, entertainment & content), Havas Programmatic Hub (programmatic trading desk), Havas Analytics (data & analytics), Socialyse (pure play social media); strategic alliances: Havas Media Tribes (out-of-home), Havas Play Gameplan (sports marketing) and KlugKlug (influencer tech stack) Havas Creative Network – Havas Worldwide India (creative), Havas People India (talent communications & employer branding), Havas CX India (customer experience), ekino (technology consulting & digital deployment), Think Design (UX/UI), Shobiz (experiential marketing), Shobiz Exhibits (exhibitions) Conran Design Group Mumbai (branding & design), PR Pundit Havas Red (PR), and Prose on Pixels (content-at-scale) Havas Health & You – Havas Life Sorento (health & wellness communications) With its unique Village model, it is an integrated network present across 3 Villages in Mumbai, Gurgaon and Bengaluru, and regional offices in Kolkata, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai, with over 2000+ professionals and associates. As one of India’s fastest growing and agile networks, Havas India has bagged multiple new clients across verticals and won several prestigious awards over the last 2 years including the group being Great Place To Work® Certified™ twice in a row (Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 & Dec 2023 – Dec 2024), consistently being featured in the top 3 at R3 New Business League rankings, and winning at Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards, e4m Indian Marketing Awards 2023, ABBY One Show 2023, Campaign Women Leading Change awards, and more. Our CSR programs, DE&I initiatives, and being actively involved in various industry associations is what keeps us invested as a network that has a clear mission of making a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. For more information, visit https://in.havas.com/ and follow Havas India on social media.

You will be responsible for developing appropriate strategies to ensure that campaigns reach their target audiences effectively as a Group Head - Planner at Havas Media in Gurgaon. Your role will involve building the base of the plan by selecting genres & channels based on various parameters like Reach, Share, Affinity, Clutter & Stickiness. Additionally, you will schedule the plan to achieve greater visibility, support the team in planning and optimization, track, measure, evaluate, and report on client activities, as well as formulate television reports on a monthly basis. As a Group Head - Planner, you will also be required to map competitors" activities, conduct category studies, release campaigns, monitor spots, prevent GRPs drop, present Pre & Post Campaign Analysis, provide day-to-day campaign updates, work on pitch presentations, evaluate plans using BARC data, and perform data crunching for clients. Knowledge of BARC, MAP & TGI Software is essential for this role. To be considered for this position, you should have 6-8 years of agency experience, experience in team handling, and a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Advertising/Marketing/Communication. Proficiency in research, analytical thinking, written and verbal communication, MS Office, and software like BARC, IRS, MAP, and TGI is preferred. Havas Group, one of the world's largest global communications groups, employs 20,000 people across 100 countries. Havas Media, the main media brand of Havas Media Group, operates in 150 countries and offers services through specialized teams covering various media aspects. The company's mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people by adopting a fully integrated model in its Havas Villages worldwide. For more information about Havas Group and Havas Media, visit havasgroup.com and havasmedia.com or follow @HavasMedia on Twitter. Join us in creating more meaningful media to build more meaningful brands.,