Location: JohannesburgEmployment Type: Full-timeReporting to: Managing Partner Company Overview:We discover the breakthroughs that brands need to win. The discoveries, experiences, invention, integration and impact that will make a difference to their business. We are built to keep pace with change, built on data and technology, built for people and algorithms, built around diverse capability, built to test and learn at scale and, crucially, built to evolve.To stay ahead of our competitors, EssenceMediacom has always positioned itself as a visionary partner for our clients, challenging them by honing in on ground breaking, future focused ideas based on in-depth insights and marketplace knowledgeJob Description: Objectives of the Role: The role will be focused on owning the 20|20 product and ensuring this is fully embedded within the business teams. In addition, the Strategy Director will be tasked with building and developing strategy plans for client accounts, including how to embed, develop and grow client accounts within a fast-changing, highly complex target audience environment. A significant part of this role will be about building strategic planning capability across client account teams as part of Mediacom's Content and Connections strategy. Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Skills •Provide overall strategic advice on brand communications by applying Mediacom Content and Connections approach •Own and drive 20|20 as the communication planning discipline for holistic solutions on brands, categories and client accounts. •Strong analytical capabilities – comfortable with numbers to provide strategic recommendations by using all available data 2. Client Account Management •Where appropriate ensure strategic responses align with agreed global and multi-market direction. •Work with central elements of global teams to represent and champion the MENA region •Ability to engage senior marketing people within client business •Anticipation of clients' needs and setting up internal process to meet them•Ensures team, at all levels, is able to engage client effectively and efficiently •Responsible for client interaction and to ensure the success of the relationship •Lead on client strategy meetings, QBRs, etc. 3. Operating and Technical Requirements •Improve interfaces between channels to deliver connected solutions to client accounts •Build capabilities in diversified offerings such as content, digital, analytics, etc. •Fluent in the 20|20 product ensuring all media staff across the MENA region are proficient and confident in their use and communication of its components. 4. People Management • Supporting client leads on assigned business to deliver strong strategies and connected planning consistently and constantly o Management and development of team staff o Maintain high level of motivation amongst team members • Strong capability in building team capability and investing in growing a first-class strategic planning function within market • To build a strong talent pipeline across the region which will strengthen the strategic planning offering Application deadline: 31 May 2024Benefits:Our Total Cost to Company includes essential benefits such as medical aid, provident fund, severe illness, risk, and life cover.Equal Opportunity Employer:EssenceMediacom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.By submitting your CV, you're giving consent for it to be shared with our team, line manager, and senior management for evaluation. Rest assured, if you don't hear from us within 2-3 weeks, your application was unsuccessful.#J-18808-Ljbffr
