Description

Overview of job

 

m/Six is part of Mindshare Network an agency of GroupM, the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Senior Director – Client Leadership to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and selling integrated communications strategy based on brand understanding, consumer insights and market/media dynamics 

At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.

Reporting of the role 

This role reports to the Managing Partner, m/Six 

3 best things about the job: 

·       You get to create a footprint in the fastest growing agency in the network on well-known brands and be part of a winning team 

·       Completely managing the plans from brief to planning to execution 

·       High adrenalin work under pressure and short turnaround times and ability to shape the course of the agency 

In this role, your goals will be: 

In three months: 

·       Get a complete handle on the client structure, media planning requirements of assigned clients 

·       Built a working relationship with key internal stakeholders, brand managers and media managers at client end. 

·       Familiarize completely with the media planning process and delivery structure 

In six months: 

·       To be recognized as the reliable, independent and integrated media planning and go-to face for the key stake-holders at the client 

·       Built a strong relationship with the client and all internal stake holders 

·       Worked on and delivered at least 2 key showcase award worthy projects 

In 12 months: 

·       Supervised a market shaping AOP process for the clients 

·       Worked on 2 Cut through, award winning and business defining projects for the clients 

·       Worked on award entries along with the extended team members 

·       Ensured delivery of a culture of seamless and high-quality execution resulting in high client satisfaction 

·       Create a positive vibe within the team 

What your day job looks like at m/six: 

·       Manage the day-to-day relationship with the client 

·       Ensure timely, high quality delivery & execution of media planning, competitive and market understanding for the clients as per the aligned process 

·       Ensure that deliverables are sent as per the engagement calendar 

·       Manage individuals & oversee their work to ensure it meets quality standards either through direct or allied teams 

·       Arrive at actionable solutions using secondary data analysis (IRS/BARC/TGI/GroupM tools etc) and by drawing upon media planning experience. 

·       Look for positive solutions rather than problems 

·       Ensure timely team appraisals and clear development goals for team members; identify and follow through on appropriate training and career development for the team 

·       Participate in new business pitches as relevant from time to time 

What you’ll bring: 

·       Minimum 10-12 years total work experience in media business consulting, market research/analytics or a strategic planning role, of which at least 3-4 recent years have been spent working on media planning related business on consumer product businesses 

·       Be an independent self-starter who can take the ball and run with it to the end 

·       Collaborative, positive person who can work in a matrix structure 

More about m/SIX 

m/SIX is a progressive and entrepreneurial international media network that was born digital. The agency prides itself on its pioneering, energetic approach and honest culture. 

With over 40 offices worldwide, m/SIX is backed by WPP, the world's largest communications agency network, and embraces a unique ownership structure between The&Partnership and GroupM. 

m/SIX specialises in driving commercial, as well as audience growth, in today’s data and tech-led media landscape, and is an industry leader in transparency, martech and next-generation audience insight. 

About India 

2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market. It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks. Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start-ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale. 

At GroupM India, there’s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done. 

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.