- Be Extraordinary by leading collectively to inspire transformational creativity.
- Create an Open environment by balancing people and client experiences while cultivating trust.
- Lead Optimistically by championing growth and development to mobilize the enterprise.
Role Summary & Impact
We are looking for a Group Head to join our team. You'll be proficient in creating digital media solutions and responsible for handling day-to-day operations. You'll interact with all strategic units and ensure the smooth functioning of the team and processes.
Reporting of the Role
- This role reports to the Group Head / Director.
3 Best Things About the Job
- Get to work on one of the largest FMCG accounts in India.
- Work and learn from the best talent in the media buying industry.
- Have the opportunity to explore and implement opportunities across both traditional and digital media.
Measures of Success
- In three months, you will:Work closely with your immediate manager to understand the client's business and current media strategy.
- Take immediate charge of all data, reports, and trackers shared with clients.
- Evaluate and close deals on frequency channels as per benchmarks provided by your senior.
- In six months, you will:Brief channels on grids according to parameters, and handle deal evaluations and closures with your Group Head.
- Lead client interactions for report sharing, upgrades, and conversions, and spearhead impactful activations (like stings, Non-FCT, vignettes, etc.).
- Communicate with media partners regarding under-deliveries, MGs, and upcoming properties.
- In 12 months, you will:Understand and provide data-backed analysis for the next year's annual approach.
- Participate in pitch work, including data collection, analysis, and segregation.
What Your Day Job Looks Like at GroupM
- Reporting and Campaign Management.
- Identifying new media opportunities for the client.
- Analyzing media trends.
Skills and Experience
What you'll bring:
- Willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.
- A solid understanding of all media channels, including their strengths and weaknesses.
- First-class negotiation skills and the ability to maintain a balanced approach in the marketplace.
- A strong network in the market.
- An extremely flexible attitude and the ability to read between the lines.
- Quick turnaround time and sharp analytical skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure and handle tough situations with clients, auditors, and media owners.
- A passion for all things media and a strong understanding of industry trends.
- A strong commercial negotiator who can gauge good value for clients and influence senior people at large media companies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to motivate and develop staff and delegate effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate or postgraduate degree with a major in marketing or media is preferred.
- Experience in understanding a commercial business.
- 4-6 years of experience in media buying/planning.
- Client management experience.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to be hands-on and a team player.
