Wavemaker- Media Director Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wavemaker
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Understand the business and competitive landscape and develop a vision and strategy across all client business and markets
- Provide a clear vision for what needs to be achieved annually and have a clear plan regarding timelines, delivery and targets.
- Challenge the status quo with the client to provoke development of the client business, actively seeking to implement new and unique ideas on behalf of the client.
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the luxury industry and develop a holistic strategy targeted to a luxury audience.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders a to ensure exceptional service delivery at all times.
- Run the day to day management of the account whilst keeping the Client Managing Director updated on the status of the account and escalating any concerns as required.
- Work with the Client Managing Director on account profitability and the resource requirements required to deliver overall growth and client development.
- Work to deliver against client commitments, with a primary focus on client satisfaction for all areas of offline and digital media
- As the main point of contact on a key client you will have full understanding of their business and communication requirements and be an expert in their category, anticipating problems and providing solutions
- Excellent operating and technical knowledge in both online and offline media and able to understand consumer insights and apply results to planning process
- Partner with GroupM divisions where necessary to ensure clients are offered best in class product and service.
- Work with function leads to proactively identify further opportunities for business growth and encourage/develop media innovations.
- Constructively negotiate with suppliers and other external partners to secure optimal campaigns across multiple platforms and build and maintain effective, collaborative business relationships to the best advantage of the client.
- Work with the Client Managing Director and the people team to recruit, develop, motivate, direct and support team members, ensuring appropriate resourcing on the account.
- Robust experience in account leadership. Preferably with luxury industry experience.
- Strong leadership and operational ability.
- Proven Strategic planning experience & skills. Prior experience working on a global account and presenting strategies to senior stakeholders.
- An effective communicator who can articulate thoughts in a clear and concise manner to C-level stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- A genuine passion in Client Leadership - nurturing relationships with senior stakeholders of global luxury brands and constantly deliver towards their best interest.
- Strong people management skills, able to adapt your working style according to the different personas in your team and be an effective mentor.