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WPP Media
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At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:
o Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
o Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
o Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
About EssenceMediacom
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Overview of role
The Implementation & Activation Group Director is a critical role ensuring we are setting our clients up for success now and in the future. You lead a large team who specialise in Implementation Planning & Activation.
You provide thought leadership and drive key senior client and publisher engagement producing best-in-class solutions that fuel growth for our people our clients and our organisation.
As a leader you will be expected to set up an environment where people have clarity on their performance & career paths and are empowered and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Overview of Implementation & Activation
The Implementation & Activation team is responsible for delivering best-in-class implementation planning and activation for clients.
Our Implementation & Activation team are fully embedded within our EssenceMediacom client teams and accountable to the clients they work on.
The scope of the Implementation & Activation team covers the Implementation Planning and Activation of all media channels and touchpoints with a focus on delivering connected audience-first client outputs. Within the team we have some team members who work across all channels and both implementation planning & activation and others who specialise and work across a more focused scope of work (for example Performance specialists who work across Social & Search).
With our collective industry expertise we navigate the ever-changing media landscape efficiently and effectively fueling growth for the brands we work with. Our commitment to transparency and accountability drives best-in-class results consistently. Leveraging our exceptional media relationships to keep our finger on the pulse of emerging opportunities.
Role responsibilities
You will be an expert negotiator which is a core part of this role and you will have first class client skills as this role is very client facing. In addition you will maintain a strong view of client satisfaction and proactively develop strategies for improvement in collaboration with agency stakeholders and craft leads. Youll provide innovative strategic insights by acting as an expert on the clients business industry and competitors.
What Makes You Great
- You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work and contribute to great teamwork knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome.
- Extensive experience leading a large diverse team with extensive media investment and client service experience.
- Strong up to date media landscape knowledge.
- Inspiring communicator with exceptional presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the patience to examine detail and
- create solutions.
- Collaborative and astute - able to build trust and respect within a network.
- First class negotiation skills.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often dont apply for roles if they dont meet all the criteria. Here we strongly encourage you to apply if youre interested: wed love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination harassment or bullying. Race colour ancestry religion gender gender identity national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions we encourage all applicants.
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