Company Description
About dentsu international:
Dentsu is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.
Dentsu operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
We create world-class solutions and services that unlock new opportunities for growth and business transformation across the entire customer journey. In a world of complexity, we offer simplicity through consistent, world-class services and integrated solutions.
You can learn more about us here: https://www.dentsu.com/ae/en
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to lead a team of media planners and ensure that best practice is adhered to in their day to day roles, workloads are managed and to provide leadership to the team when dealing with publishers, strategists and planning teams.
Key responsibilities:
- Leads client activity to deliver innovative and ambitious plans that deliver client objectives and key performance indicators.
- Supports the management team to ensure that the team are working to deliver best in market results.
- Liaises frequently with Trading counterpart to ensure plans align with trading priorities.
- Connects with internal and external networks to deliver against one operating model, considering internal products when delivering planning solutions to clients.
- Seeks understanding of clients fee models in order to maximise business revenue.
- Identifies business development opportunities from within the existing client portfolio and prospective clients, focussed on delivering internal revenue.
- Plays a key part in client pitches, delivering market leading planning responses.
- Supports and coaches their team to ensure that they work to their full potential.
- Develops best practice and more efficient ways of working and to ensure this is followed by teams.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor degree in Media, Marketing, Advertising or any related field. This educational foundation provides essential knowledge in media planning, buying, and strategy.
- Consider furthering your education with a masters degree or specialized certifications in digital marketing or media management to enhance your expertise and competitiveness in the field.
- Skills and Experience:
- Media-Specific Skills: Develop a robust skill set that includes:
- Media planning: Understand how to create effective media strategies.
- Negotiation: Sharpen your skills to secure the best advertising spots for clients.
- Analytical thinking: Analyze data and trends to make informed media buying decisions.
- Content creation: Understand how content impacts media placement and consumer engagement.
- Professional Network: Networking is crucial in the media industry. Connect with Media Directors, and participate in industry events and seminars. These connections can lead to mentorship, insider knowledge, and job opportunities.
- Experience:
- Typically, professionals spend 8-10 years honing their skills and building their reputation in the media world.
Additional Information
What can we offer you
- Competitive financial package
- Family medical insurance
- Flexible work environment
- Internal mobility and regional exposure across MENA
- Highly diverse, multicultural & collaborative team spirit
Excited about the Role
Please apply online by clicking on Apply below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.
You will be able to access your status update through the candidate tracking link.
Thank you for your interest and application. Should you require additional information, please contact Shahdan Zahran, Regional Talent Acquisition Lead at [Confidential Information]
Dentsu International is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you! Therefore if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
