Job Description:
Introduction
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the worlds leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
Amplifi is the supply-side platform of Dentsu, consisting of three pillars: Investment Management, Media Trading (Media Owner Services and Principal Buying), and Content (Original Partnerships & Entertainment); all underpinned by Supply-Side Management practices.
Were hiring for a Senior Investment Director as part of Amplifi in London.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to lead and manage a team of six investment directors, managers, and executives to deliver best-in-class media value management and to achieve our commercial objectives across all clients and active markets. This role oversees the delivery of our global productivity programmes to ensure Dentsu meets all client commitments and expectations for their media activity and maximizes the performance-related elements of our media delivery.
This role reports to the Global Head of Productivity based in London. A large part of the role is connecting and engaging with key stakeholders internally (client leads, market leads, commercial team & broader Amplifi team) and externally (clients, procurement, consultants, auditors, and media partners).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage media productivity for 6 key international clients across 60+ markets on all media channels, acting as the main point of contact for investment globally and delivering media commitments and commercial targets.
- Lead and develop a team of 6 investment specialists with a focus on coaching and setting clear objectives to enable the team to work to their full potential.
- Support leadership at Amplifi and Dentsu in the delivery of media commitments and commercial targets across our key global client portfolio.
- Develop and manage relationships with key clients and consultants/auditors for existing and potentially new business.
- Drive best practices and encourage innovation across media investment management, ensuring consistency and excellence across all teams.
- Work with Amplifi leadership to bring commercial opportunities to clients and increase the adoption of global products and solutions.
- Communicate our Amplifi story, staying ahead of market trends and creating innovative, commercially beneficial opportunities.
- Travel as needed to work with key clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications + Skills
- A minimum of 10 years work experience in the advertising or media industry, preferably in a buying or investment-focused role at an international level.
- Solid understanding of media transaction and delivery processes across the global media ecosystem.
- Experience in negotiating and aligning with media auditors and consultants.
- Proven track record in building trusting working relationships with international clients and delivering media objectives.
- Ability to balance conflicting interests of different clients and markets respectfully.
- Good commercial and financial acumen with an understanding of agency and client remuneration models.
- Experience leading a team of investment specialists and fostering a learning culture.
- Track record in managing projects involving numerous stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Strong command of Microsoft tools, particularly Excel, and the ability to create impactful presentations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, and from all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.
We are happy to discuss flexible working approaches for all roles. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
Location:
London
Brand:
Global Amplifi
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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