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At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Warning: This Strategy Role May Cause Excessive Brainstorming & Uncontrollable Innovation. Apply with Caution.

Calling All Strategic Minds! Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for spotting opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love connecting with people? Then VML is looking for you!

We're on the hunt for a Mid Strategist to join our vibrant team and help us create impactful brand experiences that resonate with the diverse communities of South Africa.

What's the Game Plan? (Your Key Responsibilities):

• Understand the South African Landscape: Dive deep into the hearts and minds of local consumers, uncovering their unique needs and aspirations.
• Craft Strategies That Connect: Develop innovative communication, social, and digital strategies that resonate with our diverse cultures and communities.
• Tell Stories That Inspire: Weave captivating narratives that celebrate our heritage and motivate action.
• Create Meaningful Engagement: Develop content and experiences that spark conversations, build relationships, and turn fans into loyal supporters.
• Drive Results: Analyse campaign performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimise strategies for maximum impact.
• Join the VML Crew: Collaborate with a team of passionate creatives, technologists, and media experts who are dedicated to making a difference.

Your Skills (What We're Looking For):

• A strategic mind that can solve complex problems with creativity and enthusiasm.
• Analytical skills that are sharp and insightful.
• Communication skills that can charm and persuade.
• A collaborative spirit that makes you a valuable team player.
• A deep understanding of the South African digital landscape and its unique challenges and opportunities.
• A passion for brands and a desire to make a positive impact on our communities.

What You'll Need:

• 3-5 years of experience in a strategy role at a digital agency or marketing consultancy.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Experience with market research methodologies and excellent presentation and communication skills.

Apply now and show us why you're the perfect addition to our winning crew!

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. Warning: This Strategy Role May Cause Excessive Brainstorming & Uncontrollable Innovation. Apply with Caution. Calling All Strategic Minds! Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for spotting opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love connecting with people? Then VML is looking for you! We're on the hunt for a Mid Strategist to join our vibrant team and help us create impactful brand experiences that resonate with the diverse communities of South Africa. What's the Game Plan? (Your Key Responsibilities): Understand the South African Landscape: Dive deep into the hearts and minds of local consumers, uncovering their unique needs and aspirations. Craft Strategies That Connect: Develop innovative communication, social, and digital strategies that resonate with our diverse cultures and communities. Tell Stories That Inspire: Weave captivating narratives that celebrate our heritage and motivate action. Create Meaningful Engagement: Develop content and experiences that spark conversations, build relationships, and turn fans into loyal supporters. Drive Results: Analyse campaign performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimise strategies for maximum impact. Join the VML Crew: Collaborate with a team of passionate creatives, technologists, and media experts who are dedicated to making a difference. Your Skills (What We're Looking For): A strategic mind that can solve complex problems with creativity and enthusiasm. Analytical skills that are sharp and insightful. Communication skills that can charm and persuade. A collaborative spirit that makes you a valuable team player. A deep understanding of the South African digital landscape and its unique challenges and opportunities. A passion for brands and a desire to make a positive impact on our communities. What You'll Need: 3-5 years of experience in a strategy role at a digital agency or marketing consultancy. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends. Experience with market research methodologies and excellent presentation and communication skills. Apply now and show us why you're the perfect addition to our winning crew! We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

The role involves maintaining an updated understanding of corporate bond issuers traded by the Absa credit trading business. This includes issuers of ZAR-denominated bonds listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and hard currency issuances by African corporates. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding and monitoring the key credit fundamentals that drive the credit profile of these issuers, providing timely insights and trade views to both internal trading desks and Absa clients.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (Finance/Economics/Math's/Banking) with a minimum of 5 years in credit analysis in an Investment Bank and technical knowledge of Global Markets products.

Job Description

Credit analysis:

Conduct credit risk analysis on all issuers that are traded by the desk including identifying opportunities for additional issuers that the desk can trade

Maintenance of credit opinion on names

Give regular updates to the trading team on financial and operational performance of issuers

Write credit reviews and pre-auction reviews to be distributed internally and externally

Create and maintain sector dashboards to give a view of the sector and update that on a regular basis

Rank issuers by relative value based on credit metrics and other key fundamentals relevant to the industry

Monitor financial results and keep track of results releases

Be able to flag risks when you see them

Client engagement

Have client engagements where you can discuss and give educated views on issuers

Work closely with sales team in client engagements

Write credit notes on issuers to be distributed to external clients on a regular basis

Contribute to monthly/weekly and ad hoc trading reports distributed by the credit strategy team

Trade ideas

Provide internal traders and external clients with trade ideas where you see opportunities

Actively manage the proprietary book and track its performance.

Management

Effectively communicate the role of Credit Trading and the Credit Strategist to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Develop and maintain good working relationships and a professional profile with internal and external business partners

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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• 5+ years of media planning and strategy experience.
• Ability to use various media planning and measurement tools such as TGI, Telmar, Road 2.0 and other secondary research surveys/data through relevant software.
• Experience in OOH advertising is essential.
• Computer Literate – Advanced Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Relevant degree in Media Strategy or Marketing qualification.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and update data-driven OOH sales collateral to support the sales department, from briefing through to presentation stage, with the emphasis on the selling of the Outdoor Advertising channel including but not limited to Category presentations, Brand specific presentations, Pitches for new business, Generic presentations, Product presentations (from Roadside to Malls to Transit).
• Fully understand OOH Measurement methodology and use the OOH industry measurement tool daily to plan campaigns.
• Prepare and present OOH strategies.
• Analyse clients’ current media strategies to suggest improvements and identify possible gaps in the market.
• Produce proactive reports and presentations relevant to the Outdoor industry.
• Co-create local case studies to prove the effectiveness of OOH Advertising.
• Produce quarterly Adspend reports to analyse advertising trends, and give context to the use of OOH within the media mix as well as different platforms within OOH.
• Respond quickly to all requests from sales as well as all internal stakeholders.
• Create and maintain easily accessible measurement data for the sales teams to access, including but not limited to: Audience Performance runs, Key Audience Insights, Consumer, Environment and Location Profiling.
• Champion regular training sessions with sales based on their needs.
• Drive the adoption of cloud integration such as MS SharePoint and Teams to ensure one central point for accessing relevant resources within the sales and marketing teams.
• Utilise internal Group platforms such as Yammer, OneWorld and other resources to access research & and insights to support marketing proposals.
• Participate in industry related associations (AMASA, OMC, PAMRO).

Attributes

• Proactive and driven
• Highly self-motivated and energetic
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Team player
• A flexible approach as travel may be required
• A clean and current, full driver’s license

General:

It should be noted that the above list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and that your Line Manager is entitled to instruct you at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

Organisational Position

Reports to : Head of Product & Sales Enablement

Reporting lines are subject to change and such change is at the sole discretion of the Company in line with operational requirements

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Marketing, Strategy/Planning, and Analyst
• Industries Advertising Services

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Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Digital Strategist - (FTC 12 months)

Location: Durban, South Africa

About the role:

The Digital Strategist is an essential member of OLIVER's in-house agency model, embedded directly within our client's organisation and reporting to the Strategy Director. This role drives business growth by developing innovative digital strategies that enhance brand presence and deliver measurable results. As the voice of brand strategy, the Digital Strategist partners with our client's team to ensure insights and best practices inform all creative outputs. You'll provide strategic direction through daily collaboration with the client's brand teams.

What you will be doing:

• Analyse audience, market, and brand data to extract meaningful insights and present clear findings

• Develop strong working relationships with clients, in-house teams, and colleagues to create a cohesive partnership.

• Research and implement digital, mobile, and social media best practices while maintaining quality standards

• Create compelling creative briefs and conduct effective team briefings

• Lead content strategy, planning, and implementation to deliver creative excellence

What you need to be great in this role:

• Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights for creative execution

• Excellence in writing clear, compelling, creative briefs

• Strong communication skills to articulate and justify strategic recommendations to client teams

• Exceptional client relationship management with the ability to organise, influence, and build effective partnerships

• Comprehensive understanding of media, digital, mobile, social, content, and data in the consumer journey

• Experience in the FMCG sector

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or related field

• 3-5 years of digital strategy experience, preferably in an agency environment

• Proven success in developing digital campaigns that achieve business objectives

• Strong analytical abilities and experience with digital analytics platforms

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Adaptable problem-solving mindset

• Creative thinking balanced with strategic business acumen

Req ID: 14228

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Our values shape everything we do:

Be Ambitious to succeed

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work

Be always learning and listening to understand

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Digital Strategist - (FTC 12 months)

Location: Durban, South Africa

About The Role

The Digital Strategist is an essential member of OLIVER's in-house agency model, embedded directly within our client's organisation and reporting to the Strategy Director. This role drives business growth by developing innovative digital strategies that enhance brand presence and deliver measurable results. As the voice of brand strategy, the Digital Strategist partners with our client's team to ensure insights and best practices inform all creative outputs. You'll provide strategic direction through daily collaboration with the client's brand teams.

What You Will Be Doing

• Analyse audience, market, and brand data to extract meaningful insights and present clear findings
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, in-house teams, and colleagues to create a cohesive partnership.
• Research and implement digital, mobile, and social media best practices while maintaining quality standards
• Create compelling creative briefs and conduct effective team briefings
• Lead content strategy, planning, and implementation to deliver creative excellence
  
  

What You Need To Be Great In This Role

• Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights for creative execution
• Excellence in writing clear, compelling, creative briefs
• Strong communication skills to articulate and justify strategic recommendations to client teams
• Exceptional client relationship management with the ability to organise, influence, and build effective partnerships
• Comprehensive understanding of media, digital, mobile, social, content, and data in the consumer journey
• Experience in the FMCG sector
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or related field
• 3-5 years of digital strategy experience, preferably in an agency environment
• Proven success in developing digital campaigns that achieve business objectives
• Strong analytical abilities and experience with digital analytics platforms
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptable problem-solving mindset
• Creative thinking balanced with strategic business acumen
  
  

Req ID: 14228

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Our Values Shape Everything We Do

BeAmbitious to succeed

BeImaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

BeInspirational to do groundbreaking work

Bealways learningand listening to understand

BeResults-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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Role Overview:

Our Cape Town office is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Digital Strategist to join our dynamic team. If you’re a creative visionary with a passion for analysing data, mastering digital channels, and shaping exceptional consumer channel journeys, this role is for you. In this position, you will drive innovative strategies that push the boundaries of digital landing, marketing and the e-commerce environment. Your expertise will not only inspire our creative teams but also directly influence work that truly makes an impact for our clients. If you're passionate about digital trends, channels, tech, tools, research and data-driven insights, we want to meet you.

Description

Role Overview:

Our Cape Town office is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Digital Strategist to join our dynamic team. If you’re a creative visionary with a passion for analysing data, mastering digital channels, and shaping exceptional consumer channel journeys, this role is for you. In this position, you will drive innovative strategies that push the boundaries of digital landing, marketing and the e-commerce environment. Your expertise will not only inspire our creative teams but also directly influence work that truly makes an impact for our clients. If you're passionate about digital trends, channels, tech, tools, research and data-driven insights, we want to meet you.

Leadership

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic digital thinking within the agency and with clients.
• Deeply understand our clients, their businesses, objectives their brands.
• Present to digitally savvy C-suite clients, leading discussions that build trust and establish the agency’s thought leadership.
• Be the agency's go-to expert for digital insights and recommendations.
• Lead digital innovation by staying ahead of new trends and developments.
• Proactively develop strategies, measurement plans, and proposals that add value for both teams and clients.
  
  

Strategic Work

• Deliver comprehensive reports, research, analysis, audits, planning, pitches, and strategy presentations to help teams and clients achieve their goals.
• Develop digital strategies at both brand and campaign levels, including behavior analysis, customer personas, segmentation, online consumer journeys, best practice channel recommendations and landscape analysis.
• Create insights from social media listening, website evaluations, usability reviews, and channel planning, including SEO and launch plans.
• Add value and recommendations to our clients existing consumer and brand strategies to develop personalized marketing strategies to enhance customer loyalty and repeat purchases.
• Produce work that spans across various platforms, including websites, apps, e-commerce platforms, SEO, social media, content, influencer marketing, direct marketing, eCRM, and performance marketing.
• Continuously conduct competitor, industry, trend and digital landscape reviews to keep strategies cutting-edge and competitive.
  
  

Output Management

Lead and collaborate with teams to develop and implement innovative digital marketing and channel strategies that deliver tangible business results.

• Work closely with Clients, the Client Service and Creative teams to ensure strategies are effectively executed or provide strategic direction when adjustments are needed.
• Use your expertise and communication skills to simplify complex ideas, ensuring clear alignment among all stakeholders.
• Liaise with external suppliers and key stakeholders, such as paid media agencies, to ensure seamless teamwork and integration.
• Regularly review departmental outputs to maintain the effectiveness of channels, tools and campaign activity & promotions to ensure optimal performance.
• Keep the Agency and Leads informed about innovations, industry changes, and opportunities for collaboration.
  
  

Requirements

Skills/Attributes for this Role:

• Outlook: A positive attitude towards tight deadlines and ability to problem solve and thrive under pressure.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation, verbal, telephonic and written skills.
• Analytical & Project Management Skills: Strong capability in analysing data and managing time and projects effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Attention to detail: Is a must in our detailed orientated industry.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, deadline-driven, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Market Understanding: Deep knowledge of the South African market and its demographic nuances in relation to digital channels and consumer behavior.
• Digital Expertise: Extensive understanding of various digital marketing channels and how to strategically use them to achieve brand and business goals.
• Retail Experience: Experience with retail brands is a plus.
• Tools Proficiency: Comfortable with MAC, Microsoft Office, Google products, and tools like Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Data Studio, Search Console, Falcon, Brandwatch, GWI, Similar Web, AWR, Screaming Frog, and Stellar.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated grasp of emerging digital tools and trends.
• Be Mobile: A valid, driver's license and own transport is advantageous but not essential. For this role you will need the ability to attend workshops, client meetings and presentations.
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• High School Qualification
• Relevant Degree/Diploma in advertising, marketing, communication science, or a related field.
• Proven Expertise: Experience as a Digital Strategist or Digital Marketing Manager, specializing in channel strategies, insights, and e-commerce journeys.
• 4 years + in a leadership role
• 8 years + Strategy experience
  
  

Work Level

Senior

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Cape Town

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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The Strategist, together with the internal team, works hand-in-hand with the clients’ marketing department and creative agency to ensure the development of effective and unique media campaigns. The strategist is to immerse themselves within the clients business gaining an acute understanding of the client’s needs and goals, as well as the brands’ customers, in order to provide clear and consistent input into the media strategy. Based on given objectives, the strategist applies their knowledge of media and communication platforms to identify the most appropriate vehicles for building awareness of a client’s brand.

The Stategist reports to the Client Lead

Objectives

Strategy

• Create strong, compelling and strategic media recommendations on how different channels can be used to integrate the consumer journey and define the role of media use to the consumer.
• Strive to deliver media solutions that drive key objectives to ensure budget efficacy and performance.
• Work in collaboration with the client lead, planing, as well as implementation groups to develop budget allocations across media mix scenarios.
• Use client data and technology architecture to provide strategy solutions to clients.
• Have a good understanding of Mindshare/GroupM trading/proprietary offerings and ensure that these offerings are considered in recommendations, where relevant, to delivering on client objectives.
• Provide insights on emerging media and new opportunities
• Build competitor/brand reviews to ensure execution of strategic actions.
• Ensure regular media update presentations to client e.g. trends, landscapes, hot topics etc.
• Collaborate across the Strategy Hub to drive continuous improvement.
• Actively participates in client/ vendor initiatives/ workshops ensuring media strategies receive the benefit of continuous research.
• Understand the competitive context within which brands operate (from SOV, SOM, pricing and distribution) providing insight into the competitive set that is beyond the required quantitative data.
• Use agency research and implementation planning tools to set overall communication/channel objectives for the campaign e.g. ARs, GRPs, reach, freq, etc. utilising industry & Mindshare tools/methodology e.g. threshold analysis for setting reach curves & max/min buying points.
• Coordinate & complete annual plans for all brands for the assigned categories
• Collaborate with the implementation team on reporting to deliver insights and optimization recommendations.
  
  

Relationship Management

• Be the key day-to-day contact for Clients and the Account Leadership team.
• Develop strong relationships at all client levels.
• Maintain and develop strong symbiotic relationships with media partners/ vendors to contribute to best of business media strategy.
• Ensure you update and maintain your knowledge of the client’s organizational structure, planning process, marketing calendar and the needs of key stakeholders.
• Ensure that client relationships continue to be strengthened by the quality of our deliverables and client satisfaction with our work.
• Work with clients and agency partners to bring campaigns to life, including attending and contributing to regular work in progress meetings
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Marketing/advertising degree with a focus on strategy
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in business consultancy, market research/analytics or a strategic planning role, of which at least 3 years have been spent working on media/communications planning related business.
• Media agencies experience and working knowledge of media planning required.
• Significant proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders, e.g., suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, media owners.
• Experience in campaign implementation and reporting is beneficial
• Understands business principles and good practice and perceives issues in both financial and commercial terms.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities – Commercial And Compliance

• Highly evolved presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication
• Strong analytical and number skills
• Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional
• Problem-solver
  
  

Proficiency In The Use Of Computer Programs For

• Word processing
• Databases
• Spreadsheets
• E-mail
• Internet
  
  

Personal characteristics

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. Senior internal stakeholder collaboration etc i.e., Strong analytical skills and adept at connecting and combining disparate data sets
• Represent our Values: Live and represent our organizational culture by enacting our values:
• Empathy
• Energy
• Impact

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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The Strategist, together with the internal team, works hand-in-hand with the clients’ marketing department and creative agency to ensure the development of effective and unique media campaigns. The strategist is to immerse themselves within the clients' business gaining an acute understanding of the client’s needs and goals, as well as the brands’ customers, in order to provide clear and consistent input into the media strategy. Based on given objectives, the strategist applies their knowledge of media and communication platforms to identify the most appropriate vehicles for building awareness of a client’s brand.

The Strategist reports to the Client Lead.

Objectives:

1. Strategy
   • Create strong, compelling and strategic media recommendations on how different channels can be used to integrate the consumer journey and define the role of media use to the consumer.
   • Strive to deliver media solutions that drive key objectives to ensure budget efficacy and performance.
   • Work in collaboration with the client lead, planning, as well as implementation groups to develop budget allocations across media mix scenarios.
   • Use client data and technology architecture to provide strategy solutions to clients.
   • Have a good understanding of Mindshare/GroupM trading/proprietary offerings and ensure that these offerings are considered in recommendations, where relevant, to delivering on client objectives.
   • Provide insights on emerging media and new opportunities.
   • Build competitor/brand reviews to ensure execution of strategic actions.
   • Ensure regular media update presentations to client e.g. trends, landscapes, hot topics etc.
   • Collaborate across the Strategy Hub to drive continuous improvement.
   • Actively participate in client/vendor initiatives/workshops ensuring media strategies receive the benefit of continuous research.
   • Understand the competitive context within which brands operate (from SOV, SOM, pricing and distribution) providing insight into the competitive set that is beyond the required quantitative data.
   • Use agency research and implementation planning tools to set overall communication/channel objectives for the campaign e.g. ARs, GRPs, reach, frequency, etc. utilizing industry & Mindshare tools/methodology e.g. threshold analysis for setting reach curves & max/min buying points.
   • Coordinate & complete annual plans for all brands for the assigned categories.
   • Collaborate with the implementation team on reporting to deliver insights and optimization recommendations.
2. Relationship Management
   • Be the key day-to-day contact for Clients and the Account Leadership team.
   • Develop strong relationships at all client levels.
   • Maintain and develop strong symbiotic relationships with media partners/vendors to contribute to best of business media strategy.
   • Ensure you update and maintain your knowledge of the client’s organizational structure, planning process, marketing calendar and the needs of key stakeholders.
   • Ensure that client relationships continue to be strengthened by the quality of our deliverables and client satisfaction with our work.
   • Work with clients and agency partners to bring campaigns to life, including attending and contributing to regular work in progress meetings.

The Ideal Candidate
• Marketing/advertising degree with a focus on strategy.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in business consultancy, market research/analytics or a strategic planning role, of which at least 3 years have been spent working on media/communications planning related business.
• Media agencies experience and working knowledge of media planning required.
• Significant proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders, e.g., suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, media owners.
• Experience in campaign implementation and reporting is beneficial.
• Understands business principles and good practice and perceives issues in both financial and commercial terms.

Knowledge, skills and abilities – commercial and compliance
• Highly evolved presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication.
• Strong analytical and number skills.
• Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional.
• Problem-solver.

Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:
• Word processing
• Databases
• Spreadsheets
• E-mail
• Internet

Personal characteristics
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. Senior internal stakeholder collaboration etc i.e., Strong analytical skills and adept at connecting and combining disparate data sets.
• Represent our Values: Live and represent our organizational culture by enacting our values:
o Empathy
o Energy
o Impact

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