Director, Strategic Planning
- You will be working in a unique "integrated" agency with digital, media, and creative specialists all under one roof.
- Hone media skills and knowledge across a spectrum of channels/platforms, including traditional and digital, through interacting with our team of specialists.
- Enjoy a fun environment that combines the best of being entrepreneurial while at the same time being part of the largest marketing services group in the region.
- Develop a good understanding of the client’s business and establish a great working relationship with key client contacts.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration with various divisions and teams across markets.
- Craft overall advertising media objectives from business plans, conducting competitive analysis, analyzing marketing data, and gaining key insights.
- Establish strong team and client relationships, receiving great feedback from co-workers and key client contacts.
- Become the first point of contact for day-to-day dealings and a trusted advisor to the client by justifying recommendations effectively, showcasing strong timeline management, and delivering agreed outcomes.
- Work on campaign briefs with minimal supervision, providing strategic recommendations with insightful channel tactics.
- Build up team capabilities to develop more innovative media solutions, going beyond traditionally planned media and inspiring clients to expand into the digital space, considering avenues such as content, social media marketing, programmatic digital, mobile, search, etc.
- Ensure implementation of campaigns that drive revenue growth.
- Deliver successful campaigns with strong business results worthy of awards submissions.
- Develop and build relationships with clients, being a trusted advisor on account requirements.
- Take responsibility for overall campaign strategy, planning, implementation, and post-campaign reviews for your set of brands.
- Set viable objectives and KPIs and recommend/develop measurement methodology for all briefs.
- Ensure projects/campaigns are tracked and measured based on agreed KPIs and media efficiencies.
- Work with the team on competitive reporting and analysis.
- Propose and implement new planning approaches, ideas, and product offerings.
- Support contractual discussions with key media vendors and trading commitments for the client.
- Keep a close ear to the ground on new opportunities to present to clients.
- Help guide and advise the wider team on best practices, innovation, and work processes.
- Champion the growth and development of Agency services beyond media planning and buying.
- Collaborate with internal specialist resources and group resources effectively.
- Manage and develop your direct reports.
- At least 8 years of experience in the media/marketing industry.
- Experience in working with multiple stakeholders, such as 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.
- Demonstrated depth of understanding of the industry, business, brands, and consumers in client conversations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English. Fluency in Mandarin and written Traditional Chinese would be advantageous.
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The Director of Strategic Planning at GroupM is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to drive impactful media strategies in a dynamic environment. Imagine working in a unique integrated agency where you'll collaborate with digital, media, and creative specialists all under one roof. You’ll have the chance to build your media skills and knowledge across a wide array of channels and platforms while enjoying a fun, entrepreneurial atmosphere as part of the largest marketing services group in the region. In your first three months, you'll immerse yourself in the client’s business, forging strong relationships with key contacts while developing effective collaboration strategies with various teams. By the six-month mark, you'll have established yourself as a trusted advisor for day-to-day dealings, showcasing your recommendations backed by insightful data and timelines. In a year, you’ll be championing innovative media solutions, pushing clients to explore new digital avenues and delivering successful campaigns that drive revenue growth and grab award nominations. This role requires at least eight years of media or marketing experience, particularly in media planning and buying across multiple platforms. As a strong communicator, you’ll effectively manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, ensuring your campaigns are not only tracked and measured based on KPIs but also pushing the boundaries of conventional media strategies. Join GroupM and become a part of a vibrant workplace that embraces diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of media in a collaborative setting.
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