Vice President - Client Leadership

Job Description

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary And Impact We are currently looking for a Vice President – Client Leadership to join us. In this role, you’ll provide strategic direction and leadership within the digital group to build digital product offering and to deliver the most effective and innovative communications plans. As a recognized digital expert, you’ll also be responsible for all guiding the digital team and ensure smooth delivery of day-to-day digital operations on the accounts. Skills And Experience Understanding of new age digital ecosystem with focus on programmatic, data based media approach, integrated digital management Possess and demonstrate excellent understanding of media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals Demonstrate sharp strategic thinking and effective problem solving skills Ability to work within and effectively manage a team, decisively organizing multiple assignments for both self and team direct reports Adherence to tight deadlines while delivering flawless work Extremely business-minded and detail-oriented, with clear and proven organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Show ability in training and leadership capability Appropriately and openly participate in team, agency, and industry initiatives Demonstrate genuine curiosity and interest in our client & it’s business Digitally savvy, with specific proficiency at MS Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint. 17+ years of related media/communications planning experience, with focus on team leadership and management. Post Graduate degree preferred; concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and/or communications preferred 3 Best Things About The Job A fun environment that combines the best of being entrepreneurial whilst at the same time being part of the largest marketing services group in the world Working within a proven, fast growing Media specialists servicing some of the biggest brands in the region A revenue driving role with the market leader in a high growth sector of the marketing services industry In Three Months In this role, your goals will be: Formulate digital strategy for client’s business and ensure that recommendations and decisions are consistent with client’s objectives and strategies Offer newer media options, and building a strong media product Keep abreast of current events in target markets that impact client’s business In Six Months Support training of digital staff and recommend actions to manage individual career paths Train direct reports in media and marketing disciplines as well as in the specifics of the client’s business and industry. In 12 Months Oversee media financial management profitability of the Client account What Your Day Job Looks Like At Mindshare Formulate digital strategy for client’s business and ensure that recommendations and decisions are consistent with client’s objectives and strategies Assume lead role in integration of client’s media efforts and demonstrate full understanding of client’s businesses as basis for all future work Demonstrate understanding of 3rd party research methodology and how data can be used to shape client conversations Actively promote WPP Media’s ambition and values to all media partners by establishing strong relationships with key media owners Investigate all new opportunities from a broad perspective to determine appropriateness and soundness of idea Manage WPP Media’s digital planning and implementation resources and partner agencies, where applicable, to deliver quality and timely programs & buys Continually seek innovative and breakthrough ideas, approaches and solutions Keep up to date with emerging digital trading platforms, identifying those with Life At WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Show more Show less