Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES Takes overall responsibility for the team, running of the day to day as well as the strategic outputs for the unit.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Senior Media Specialist with a minimum of 7 years media experience, with a thorough understanding of ATL and Digital media Thorough understanding of all planning and buying processes. Thorough understanding and experience of Media Agency processes and tools Experience managing teams.
Enjoys entertaining clients / attending functions.
JOB FUNCTIONS Manage and produce quality work in line with: Agency processes.
Global tools and processes.
Oversee the delivery of clear, innovative strategies at a senior level.
Assist with media negotiations if necessary.
Ensure teams (Offline and Online) are consolidating flow plans into one flow plan.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies. Manage client relationships at all levels in the business.
Manage team: motivate, mentor and discipline if necessary.
Ensure seamless work with ATL and digital strategists on the business.
Develop other strategists in the team or Groupe.
Work on New Business Pitches as and when required Manage general work output quality from the business unit.
Manage the end to end financials of your accounts Hard KPI scores: Accurate invoice packs delivered to resources to client to meet payment cycles.
Financial Performance: Over-dues at no more than 9.5% of book outstanding per month.
Revenue Growth: Revenue growth targets (5% increase in revenue through fees or selling diversified services).
Supply accurate budget figures quarterly.
Key client satisfaction: Client appraisals @ 75% as an average and no less than 70% for a single discipline. Client retention. No loss of local business in the next 24 months.
Effective representation of Publicis Media: Keep abreast of international and local trends, across all agency disciplines and practices. Bi-annual thought-leadership/opinion piece either written or delivered in a presentation.
Talent & Culture. Less than 20% loss of staff. All appraisals done as per company policy with salary increases linked to clear staff KPIs.
New Business: Assist with new business pitches. (Experience in pitching). Awards: Enter two awards annually, that warrant winning. Set and track spend objectives for ETV, SABC, Media 24, OOH and other.
Report in regularly to the Managing Director.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Energetic, self-starting, can-do, good track record of building solid client relationships.
Team player. Instills confidence. Well presented. Progressive, forward thinking.
Adaptable. Technology savvy. Qualifications ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Participate in training and development courses provided to ensure skill level is evolving with the industry.
Accurate daily timesheet completion Additional Information Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world, employing over 100 000 talented minds, across 100 countries.
Publicis Groupe has made a name for itself by putting its people first.
We, at Publicis Groupe Africa, are no different.
With over 60 agencies across 36 countries on the continent, there's no better place to grow a rewarding career in media, communications, marketing or advertising in Africa.
Publicis Groupe Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of discrimination or harassment.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.
All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit, but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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