Associate Director, Strategic Planning

About 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 anOpen environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

o LeadOptimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Openmind:

Openmind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlés media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities fuelled by WPPs investment in AI to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

Role Summary and Impact

3 best things about the job:

• You will be working in a unique integrated agency with digital media and creative specialists all under one roof.
• Work with young and like-minded colleagues.
• Put you on thecutting edgeof digital advertising and communications.

Measures of success

In three months:

• Fully up to speed with the client(s) you are working on and able to offer a viewpoint on their category brand consumercompetitorsandobjectives.
• Leading strategic planning projects the client(s) in your remit; attending briefing sessions; undertaking researchutilizingappropriate tools deskresearchor bespoke research;facilitatingbrainstorms providing insights and ideas delivering responses to brief.

In six months:

• Offeradditionalvalue and proactivity to the strategic product on the client(s) you are working on; providingnew ideasand opportunities that will improve the Maxus service and the teams understanding of the business.
• Established as a key member of the team by both clients and internal team alike; actively leading strategic product to deliver best in class solutions and campaigns that work.

In 12 months:

• Fullyestablishedas the expert in the clients category and business; offering strong views opinionsrecommendationsand solutions to ourclientsbusiness challenges and proactively providing thought leadership to enhance the communications approach for our clients.
• Considered a key member of the agency by both clients and internal team alike; providing ideas and thought leadership to clients and the wider business.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Produce and highly efficiently lead strategic planning service relevant to developmentin accordance withclient businessobjectivesand status.
• Oversee key steps and decision makings in producing service and keep presenting in business meetings and communication on strategy.
• Resolve problems rising from service to ensure path to business success
• Initiate working system construction improvement and be proactive in innovation.
• Good communicationwith clients and raise service quality consistently.
• Lead team to be active and positive in pitch projects.
• Expand business scope and explore new opportunities to meet revenue targets and drive incremental billing and revenue.

Skills and Experience

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:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

What youll need:

• Experience of 10 years or more in media/marketing industry.
• Experienced in client servicing excellent skills of new client development and Proven track record of meeting new business development targets.
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders e.g. suppliers advertising/marketing agencies media owners and internal specialist resources.
• Competence in media planning and buying across all platforms with a good understanding and working knowledge of digital media.
• A demonstrated depth of understanding of the industry business brands and consumers in client conversations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Life at WPP Media

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were 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.

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 were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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.

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