Wavemaker Careers

Description

Client Executive

At Wavemaker, we believe there always is a better way to grow. By Positively Provoking Growth for our clients and our people, we shape decisions and experiences through media, content and technology.

Wavemaker is a global media, content and technology agency. In Australia, we are currently ranked as the #2 Media Agency.  We have over 250 people working across six offices: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Auckland, New Zealand. We are part of GroupM and WPP; the largest media buying alliance and marketing communications group in the world. For the last four years we have rated in the top 20 ‘Best Places To Work Australia’, we pride ourselves on our culture and our people.  

About the role

The role of the Client Executive (Account Management and Media Planning) is the key point of contact for our clients, and the development, execution and delivery of media plans, delivering on strategy on time and in full. C&C is the first point of contact for the client and the team at Wavemaker on all plan related queries.

Develop strong communications/ recommendations across all channels (Paid, Owned, Earned) that are focused on exceeding your clients’ expectations. The C&C Manager takes responsibility for all information flow within WM, working in collaboration with all disciplines and services.

Skills & Experience

• Passion for the media industry
• Well developed, up to date, media landscape knowledge (able to articulate current consumer insights).
• Is highly respected by clients when it comes to the media plan and its execution
• Attention to detail
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Problem solving mentality
• Media buying experience

What success looks like:   
The easiest and simplest way to see if you have done a great job is when: 

In 3 months, you would have: 

• Immersed yourself in the team with an understanding of the status of all active and upcoming campaigns. 
• Established collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders and internal reports. 
• A strong understanding of and can clearly articulate the Wavemaker proposition, core C&C processes and our way of working. 

In 6 months, you would have: 

• Owning the C&C processes for specific allocated clients/campaigns from end to end, ensuring that your manager and wider team are regularly updated on the performance of each campaign demonstrating excellent attention to detail 
• Working well with your direct report  
• Demonstrated your ability to deliver on all aspects of the role in an efficient, effective and proactive way. 
• Strengthened your key stakeholder relationships to deliver great team work consistently.  

In 12 months, you would have: 

• Taking on greater ownership for campaigns and clients – responsibility and volume. Proactively adding value to the team based on campaign performance 
• Building strong relationships with publishers, representing the Wavemaker team appropriately and ensuring that our campaigns are delivered to the highest quality 

About GroupM Australia

GroupM Australia takes pride in being a group built on a set of core values that extend to every aspect of our operation. We are committed to providing an empowering workplace that offers opportunities to learn, succeed and grow. GroupM is the largest media investment management company in Australia. GroupM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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.

Apply now and send your CV via the link!