Marketplace Associate Manager

Buying, Trading & InvestmentHybrid Remote, Melbourne, Melbourne

Position at EssenceMediaCom

About EssenceMediacom    
 
In your role you will be responsible for negotiating and purchasing of media. Activities
include plan development and investment maintenance; working with Strategy & Planning
to develop recommendations for client campaigns; tracking all aspects of campaign (i.e.
authorizations, specifications, reports, buy changes, etc.); collaborating with Insights team on
reporting and analysis to benchmark and value reporting; and managing relationships with
media partners.
 
With our deep industry expertise, we navigate the ever-changing media landscape to
create meaningful connections. Our commitment to transparency and accountability drives
best-in-class results for our clients. Leveraging our exceptional relationships to keep our finger
on the pulse of all things Media.
 
Key Relationships
Internal Departments: Foster deep trust and understanding with agency client, strategic and
performance teams.
Media Owners: Establish strong relationships with our media partners at a Sales Executive
level.
Clients & External: Establish a deep understanding of our client’s business to develop strong
relationships with key external contacts. (Eg.
clients, auditors, creative, verification
partners).
 
Role responsibilities 
Take the lead in delivering best in class campaigns, in line with all planned
parameters, in an efficient, effective, compliant, and future facing way, in line with
Marketplace best practice.
Lead the development and presentation of insightful and progressive post analysis
reports.
Engage with our media partners to expand your knowledge of the media landscape
and understanding of core media principles and the capabilities of each media
touchpoint.
Engage with internal product teams including GroupM proprietary solutions teams to
ensure you have a robust understanding about their offerings and relevance to our
clients and can clearly articulate the benefits of their inclusion.
Responsible for ensuring all financial and compliance processes are followed by you
and your direct reports, with 100% accuracy.
Lead initiatives to improve both agency and client capabilities, working across
vendors and partners to achieve success. Seek to find, communicate and implement
improvements in all aspects of the role.
Proactively identify and drive innovation and best practice opportunities within your
teams.
When required, a strict adherence to buying commitments that have client contract
association.
Support the planning team in the development of strong media plans that meet5
client objectives and KPIs.
Motivate & develop direct reports to achieve individual, team & organisational goals.
 
The experience you will need to perform this role 
Strong knowledge of the media landscape
Relevant experience in Media or Marketing
Confident in presenting in front of clients, is able to answer questions and
demonstrate an informed opinion
Identifies new ways of working/processes/managing projects to deliver efficiencies
And relevant opportunities for clients and pro-actively puts forward recommendations
 
Apply now and send your CV via the link!