mindshare | Director - digitalGroupM

Job Description
Description
Position at Mindshare
REPORTING OF THE ROLE
This role reports to the Managing Director
BEST THINGS ABOUT THE JOB
This position affords the opportunity to work for a globally networked client which uses a very robust proprietary marketing-oriented planning framework.
This client is a leading innovator in the industry and thirsty for market-first innovations.
Ability to further your career in markets other than Philippines.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
In 3 months you would have:
Become familiar with all relevant media and finance systems, and the team processes
Provided support to the team as well as build knowledge of the media and search landscape
Started to build relationships with the key decision makers within the client and agency organizations
In 6 months you would have:
Experience in practice of the Mindshare media tools
Master client reporting and tracking of booked media
In 12 months you would have:
Confidence and precision in updating media schedules
An understanding of how to construct a media campaign.
Be the person whom the client goes to for day- to-day activities. Able to propose ideas and activities to answer identified challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
CAMPAIGNS: Search planning and buying for total Unilever
CLIENT RELATIONS: Build and develop solid and influential relationships with your client. Develop a deep understanding of your client's category to have an enhanced understanding of their communication needs
INTERNAL RELATIONS: Work in partnership with internal strategists and specialist departments to create market leading work
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Take the time to learn about your colleagues discipline and educate yourself across the best practice in offline media, as well as a broader understanding of the overall media landscape.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Communication Arts, Communication Research, Communication Technology, and Integrated Marketing.
At least 8 years experience in strategy, set-up, and optimization of search engine marketing campaigns
Media agency experience optional but working knowledge of media planning is a plus.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge on search engine marketing. Onretailer search experience is a plus.
Excellent communication, partner and client relationship skills
Strong analytical and number skills
Passion for media
Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional
Ability to make an impact!
About Mindshare
Mindshare is a media services company that acceleratesfor its clients. Our company values of energy, empathy and impact bind together our diverse global family of 10,000 people from every culture and with every specialist skill you can imagine.You can check out some of our people's stories onoror hear about the company in their own words. Mindshare is part of GroupM, the world's leading media investment company, and WPP, the world's largest advertising holding group.
About the Philippines
In recent years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. Al-Jazeera noted the market demonstrating an unprecedented period of macro-economic buoyancy and political stability, spurring both domestic and international business growth. It is also one of the largest and fastest growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with growth expecting to increase exponentially in the next few years.
With a population of 109.5 million, 59.2% of these currently have access to the internet. By 2022, the Philippines internet population is forecasted to be 73%. Coupled with the Philippines vibrant economic growth and the expansion of its digital footprint, GroupM Philippines is well-positioned as an exciting and innovative organization for media players and talent to be.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.