Senior Media Manager (Abu Dhabi - UAE)

Job Description

Role Title & Location:Senior Media Manager, Dubai (2x Days per week) & Abu Dhabi (3x days per week) Reporting Line & Organization Profile:We are Mindshare. The digital first global media network. We are nearly 6,000 people across 82 countries with one aim: to make our clients brands more famous and more profitable through solutions that demand a response. Our network is always on, always live. Our people are acutely aware of whats happening in their city, their country, their specialist area of expertise. We understand brands, markets, and media. Most of all, we understand other people. The people we live with. The people we work with. The people we are. Role Summary & Objectives:This role will be reporting to: Client Leadership Director Three best things about the job:

1. Working on one of our core client partnerships, you will have great exposure to integrated campaigns across all channels, with a key focus on digital
2. You will also work alongside a diverse and talented team in a split environment across agency (2x days) and client in-house (3x days)
3. Attain a strong understanding of cross channel media strategy by working on large scale campaigns across multiple local and global markets

In this role, your goals will be:In 3 months:

• Get to know our clients and immerse yourself in their business
• Ensure delivery of work to a high standard and in a timely manner with high focus on using insights to deliver recommended strategy

In 6 months:

• Have developed a good understanding of the clients category & challenges
• Be leading client direction, ensuring campaigns are delivered on-time, managing key relationships
• Contribute to Quarterly Performance Reviews for local, regional & global media campaigns
• Lead on delivery of insights relevant to clients through competitor audits, social listening and media intelligence reports

In 12 months:

• Be well-respected by your client for your knowledge and service reflecting positively on clients agency scores
• Have contributed to theMindshareculture through participation and behavior that aligns to theMindsharevalues
• Have cemented your role within the team and contributed to the successful delivery of client retainer deliverables and requirements across strategy, insight and performance

What youll bring:

• Knowledge of media channels and media industry planning tools with a focus on digital biddable channels
• Solid presentation and analytical skills with digital focus
• Knowledge of media and planning principles
• Understanding of global media landscape, with core focus on US & UK market
• Willingness to have hybrid presence split across agency and client offices
• Best in class attention to detail and accuracy across all aspects of planning and implementation
• Showcase how can turn data into actionable insights that positively impact media & communication strategies for client across multiple global markets
• A track record of a successfully implemented end to end campaigns

Qualifications and experience:

• At least 6 years experience in client facing role and campaign management, preferably with experience working across US / Europe markets
• Experience in creating cross-media plans that deliver on client goals whilst having a solid understanding of how paid media channels (incl performance based) work together.
• Functions as a primary point of contact for day-to-day campaign management and client requirements.
• Understands budget planning and prioritization to ensure it is aligned with the overall investment plan
• Able to use planning tools to effectively segment audiences and allocate budgets effectively across channels and markets
• Refine ongoing reporting procedures and working practices, ensuring client deliverables provide actionable insights that will shape strategy
• Identifies new opportunities for clients proactively
• Work in alignment with Trading, Social, Web Analytics, Paid Search and SEO
• Effective client relationship and management skills

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About Company

Mindshare is a global media and marketing services company formed in 1997. As one of the worlds largest media agencies, Mindshare is responsible for a large majority of GroupM/WPPs global marketing billings and campaigns.