Principal Partner - Digital

Job Description

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fun, entrepreneurial environment that's also part of the world's largest marketing services group. You'll be part of a proven and fast-growing team of media specialists servicing some of the biggest brands in the region. This is a revenue-driving role in a high-growth sector of the marketing services industry, putting you at the forefront of digital innovation. Measures of Success In three months, you will: Formulate digital strategy for your clients businesses, ensuring recommendations are consistent with their objectives. Offer newer media options and help build a strong media product. Stay abreast of current events in target markets that could impact client business. In six months, you will: Support the training of digital staff and provide recommendations for managing their career paths. Train your direct reports on media, marketing disciplines, and the specifics of the client's business and industry. In 12 months, you will: Oversee the media financial management and profitability of the client's account. What Your Day Job Looks Like at Mindshare Formulate and lead digital strategy for client businesses, ensuring all recommendations align with their objectives. Take a lead role in integrating all of the client's media efforts, demonstrating a full understanding of their business. Demonstrate a deep understanding of third-party research methodology and use data to shape client conversations. Promote GroupM's ambition and values by building strong relationships with key media owners. Investigate new opportunities from a broad perspective to determine their appropriateness and soundness. Manage GroupM's digital planning and implementation resources and partner agencies to ensure timely, high-quality programs. Continuously seek innovative and breakthrough ideas , approaches, and solutions. Stay up-to-date with emerging digital trading platforms , identifying beneficial ones and advising on their implementation. What You'll Bring A strong understanding of the new-age digital ecosystem , with a focus on programmatic and data-based media approaches. Excellent understanding of media fundamentals , including media math, target audience development, and communication goals. Sharp strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively within a team , organizing multiple assignments for both yourself and your direct reports. Adherence to tight deadlines while delivering flawless work. Extremely business-minded and detail-oriented , with proven organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills . Demonstrated ability in training and leadership . Genuine curiosity and interest in your client and their business. Digital savvy , with proficiency in MS Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Minimum Qualifications 12+ years of related media/communications planning experience , with a focus on team leadership and management. Post-graduate degree preferred , with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications.