Tuyển dụng ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

About
WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people.
It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
Be
Extraordinary by
Leading Collectively to
Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an
Open environment by
Balancing People and Client Experiences by
Cultivating Trust.
Lead
Optimistically by
Championing Growth and Development to
Mobilize the Enterprise.
This role forms a key part of the Mindshare Japan Leadership Team and closely working with Agency Lead to work with. Responsible as a Client Lead for working collaboratively with local, regional and global colleagues to deliver best in class service and delivery to the several clients thus expected to be fully bilingual.
Leading the client relationship and maintenance of the quality of contracted services, lobbying additional assignments as well as developing an appetite for and building revenues from out-of-scope offerings and value add services for the assigned client are also a part of this role and collaborate to work with senior management. Additionally, it is expected to work on the new business pitches (for both Local and global/regional) with the collaboration work with the regional and global teams in GroupM/Mindshare networks as well as WPP agencies.
Finally ensuring commitments made to clients are specific and deliverable, ideally exceeded!
3 best things about the job:
Opportunity to have the partner relationship with well-known global clients
Key strategic role in GroupM/Mindshare’s business and being a part of GroupM Japan’s leadership
Exposure with regional and global teams across GroupM/Mindshare network and WPP agencies to get updated the best practice and new data & tech with the global standard
Measures of success:
In three months,
Gained the respect of your team, leadership team and GroupM/Mindshare Global & Regional teams
Created relationships with senior management of key clients
Set your own agenda and roadmap for digital media
Develop processes and workstreams to deliver best in class performance for clients
In six months,
Met revenue and client satisfaction targets
Ensured that each member of the team can successfully followed up on their professional growth plan
In twelve months,
Optimized the team structure / responsibility as required
Be described as our clients’ lead business partner across the assigned clients
Elevate the role of biddable experts and grow omni-channel comfort
Lead the new business pitches
Objectives
Lead a brand with services scope focused on strategic communication planning and digital media campaign implementation management, by leveraging performance data analytics and digital expertise.
Define the strategic approach on the account to meet the client’s business objectives and strategies and oversees the implementation of the annual planning as well as the implementation approach in conjunction with the GroupM/Mindshare teams
Support management for the profitable and efficient running of each account through the allocation of resources, process and systems across the portfolio.
Client Management
Anticipate the client’s needs and set up internal process to meet / exceed them
Own the end to end client interaction and engagement to ensure the long term success of the relationship
Ensure key deliverables are met within deadlines
Operational Excellence
Collaborate with global and regional teams and cascade clear understanding of strategic principles, guidelines and deliverables to the team
Manage team to ensure deliverables are met the client expectations
Improve interfaces between planning, buying and digital teams within Mindshare and wider GroupM teams
People Leadership
Identify, retain and develop talents at all levels in order to effectively deliver to the customer with operational excellence within the team.
Manage and develop the team individually and collectively
Maintain high level of motivation throughout team members
Qualifications and Requirements
10+ years of senior management experience + digital strategy and planning experience
Bachelor’s degree in a business, numerical or analytical degree
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability and flexibility to manage both local and global stakeholders
Experience across multiple biddable platforms (Search, Social, Programmatic) as a plus
Comfortable translating complex data into simple and relevant strategic insights
Ability to influence and manage key client stakeholders (media managers)
Demonstrable people management experience gained within a matrix management structure and specific capability at developing and sharing knowledge and developing team(s) and resource capabilities
Bilingual preferred with the fluency in English.
Life at
WPP Media
& Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment.
WPP Media employees can tap into the global
WPP Media
& WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.
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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Mindshare:
Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.