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Mindshare is an agency of GroupM, the worlds largest media investment company and are a part of WPPIn fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globallyWe are currently looking for a Senior Director"“ Client Leadership to join usIn this role, you will be responsible for developing and selling integrated communications strategy based on brand understanding, consumer insights and market/media dynamicsAt GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us
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This role reports to the Vice President- Client Leadership3 Best Things About The JobYou get to create a footprint in the fastest growing agency in the network on well-known brands and be part of a winning teamCompletely managing the plans from brief to planning to executionHigh adrenalin work under pressure and short turnaround times and ability to shape the course of the agencyIn Three MonthsIn this role, your goals will be:Get a complete handle on the client structure, media planning requirements of assigned clientsBuilt a working relationship with key internal stakeholders, brand managers and media managers at client endFamiliarize completely with the media planning process and delivery structure
In Six MonthsTo be recognized as the reliable, independent and integrated media planning and go-to face for the key stake-holders at the clientBuilt a strong relationship with the client and all internal stake holdersWorked on and delivered at least 2 key showcase award worthy projectsIn 12 MonthsSupervised a market shaping AOP process for the clientsWorked on 2 Cut through, award winning and business defining projects for the clientsWorked on award entries along with the extended team membersEnsured delivery of a culture of seamless and high-quality execution resulting in high client satisfactionCreate a positive vibe within the teamWhat Your Day Job Looks LikeManage the day-to-day relationship with the clientEnsure timely, high quality delivery & execution of media planning, competitive and market understanding for the clients as per the aligned processEnsure that deliverables are sent as per the engagement calendarManage individuals & oversee their work to ensure it meets quality standards either through direct or allied teamsArrive at actionable solutions using secondary data analysis (IRS/BARC/TGI/GroupM tools etc) and by drawing upon media planning experienceLook for positive solutions rather than problems
Ensure timely team appraisals and clear development goals for team members; identify and follow through on appropriate training and career development for the teamParticipate in new business pitches as relevant from time to timeWhat Youll BringMinimum 10-12 years total work experience in media business consulting, market research/analytics or a strategic planning role, of which at least 3-4 recent years have been spent working on media planning related business on consumer product businessesBe an independent self-starter who can take the ball and run with it to the endA collaborative, positive person who can work in a matrix structureMore About MindshareWe were born in Asia in 1997, a start up with a desire to change the media worldNow we are a global agency with more than 7,000 employees in 116 offices across 86 countries, operating as one team- #teammindshareWe believe that in todays world, everything begins and ends in mediaWe aim to be our clients lead business partner, to grow their business, and drive profitability through adaptive and inventive marketingWe do this through speed, teamwork and provocation and by operating as a network of networks rather than a rigid hierarchyWe create new things and have fun doing itWhenever and wherever you join us, you open a door to opportunities in any and of all aspects of media, technology and innovationWe will support you, recognize you and reward you, making Mindshare the place where you do the best work of your careerMindshare APAC has won 500 awards in the last year alone, including "Agency Network of the Year 2017" by both the MMA SMARTIES„¢ and Campaign Asia for the fifth and third consecutive year, respectively
Mindshare is part of GroupM, the media investment management arm of WPP, the worlds leading communications services groupTo learn more about Mindshare and our philosophy of Original Thinking, visit us at www.mindshareworld.com and follow us on Twitter @mindshare and facebook.com/mindshareapac and linkedin.com/company/mindshareAbout India
2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stackThe growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habitsWith 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 marketIt is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranksGlobal 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 scaleAt GroupM India, theres 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 doneGroupM is an equal opportunity employer
We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity- its about belongingWe celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and thats what makes us so good at what we doWe pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with
