About
GroupM is the world's leading media investment company responsible for more than $113B in annual media investment through agencies including Mindshare, EssenceMediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the outcomes-driven programmatic audience company, Xaxis.GroupM creates competitive advantage for advertisers via its worldwide organization of media experts who deliver powerful insights on consumers and media platforms, trading expertise, market-leading brand-safe media, technology solutions, addressable TV, content, sports and more. Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com / www.groupm.com/markets/groupm-mena Follow @GroupMWorldwide on Twitter Follow GroupM WW on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupm.
Three best things about the job:
- Working on one of the most prestigious accounts, you will have great exposure to integrated campaigns across all channels.
- You will also work alongside a diverse and talented team in a collaborative team environment.
- Attain a strong understanding of cross channel media strategy by working on the fastest growing and diversified category.
In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:
- Get to know our client and immerse yourself in their business.
- Ensure delivery of work to a high standard and in a timely manner.
- Get to know your team members, assess to lead & coach your direct reporting team.
In six months:
- Have developed a good understanding of the clients category.
- Be leading client WIPs and managing key relationships.
In 12 months:
- Be well-respected by your client for your knowledge and service.
- Have built a deep and influential relationship with day-to-day media contacts.
- Have contributed to the GroupM culture through participation and behavior that aligns to the GroupM values.
- Have cemented your role within the team and contributed to the team delivery and success of a variety of client campaigns.
What your day looks like at GroupM:
- Deliver and execute best in class media plans, on time and with the know-how to manage your way through any bumps in the road.
- Understand all media channels (in particular the ever-changing TV/Screens landscape) with the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each channel and the impact these have in delivering on the client objectives.
- Stay abreast of market trends and movements with regards to supply, innovation, and technology, have a point of view and bring these to your planning solutions.
- Negotiations with media not just pushing down on price, but collaborating to drive innovation and add tangible value to clients.
- Identify and clearly articulate what's working and why linking media performance to business goals.
What you'll bring:
- Ability to strategize for your clients on the communication channel planning front.
- Knowledge of media channels.
- Knowledge of media industry planning tools.
- High levels of energy and a desire to deliver great work.
- A willingness to learn and desire to challenge yourself.
- Best in class attention to detail and accuracy across all aspects planning and implementation.
- A collaborative approach.
- Passion for the media industry and specifically the importance of investment in the process.
- Excellent client, team, and media relationships.
- A track record of a successfully crafted & implemented end to end campaigns.
Minimum qualifications:
- 4-5 years experience in media planning, MENA media landscape, digital and offline media knowledge and excel skills.
- Undergraduate qualification in advertising, marketing, communication, or similar field preferred but not essential.
