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We’re currently seeking an Implementation & Activation Group Investment Director (what a mouthful!), I&A GID for short, to lead a single client focused team after an internal transition.
GroupM
GroupM is the leading global media investment management company serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, EssenceMediacom and Wavemaker, each with leading market positions in their own right.
With 800 people based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, proprietary tool development and other business-critical capabilities. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivalled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people.
A Bit About Us
We are Mindshare, a media services company that accelerates Good Growth for our 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. People at Mindshare create ideas and solutions that help not only our clients, but also people and the planet.
YOUR TEAM
The broader Implementation & Activation (I&A) team is responsible for delivering best-in-class implementation planning and activation for clients, across traditional offline channels.
Our I&A team are fully embedded within our Mindshare client teams, and accountable to the clients they work on.
This squad pride themselves on the best-in-class work that we deliver by collaborating to create a real impact to our clients.
YOUR ROLE
Location: Sydney
Direct Reports: 8
The Group Investment Director is a critical role, ensuring we are setting our clients up for success now and in the future. You will lead and motivate a team who specialise in Implementation Planning & Activation. As a leader, you will be expected to set up an environment where people have clarity on their performance & career paths and are empowered and encouraged to reach their full potential.
- Provide thought leadership and drive key senior client and publisher engagement
- Regularly meet with vendors and partners to drive your client’s agenda and future growth.
- Provide innovative strategic insights by acting as an expert on the client’s business, industry and competitors.
- Showcase exceptional knowledge of the media landscape, able to confidently articulate and train others on core media principles.
- Identify, collate and showcase examples of great work from within the team, both internally and externally, contributing to entries for awards and competitions.
YOUR IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work, and contribute to great teamwork, knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome.
This team are 100% traditional so TV experience is critical to setting you up for success, including;
- Strong, up to date, media landscape knowledge.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the patience to examine detail and create solutions.
- First class negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with publishers, representing the agency team appropriately and ensuring that campaigns are delivered to the highest quality.
What is your pathway for Good Growth?
We’d love to hear what your ambitions are to achieve personal growth, and how we can help you realise them with us!
What We Offer
At Mindshare ANZ, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise.
Based in North Sydney / Melbourne Southbank, our office has 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour/Melbourne Skyline and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!
We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.
Our Values
Our values of Energy, Empathy and Impact not only align with our Good Growth ambition but represent our commitment and dedication to our people, helping them grow their careers, fostering creativity, embracing humanity, and changing the world. At Mindshare we are open to different. We believe in being open and supportive of our people and all their differences to help them succeed.
Be different at Mindshare and use your difference to shape the world through media.
What We Value The Most
• Being ‘open to different’
• Living our values of empathy, energy and impact
• Achieving Good Growth for business, people and the planet
Our Commitment
We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.