Overview Of Job
Mindshare is an agency of GroupM, the worlds largest media investment company and are a part of WPP
In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally
We are currently looking for a Senior Director"“ Client Leadership to join us
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and selling integrated communications strategy based on brand understanding, consumer insights and market/media dynamics
At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us

- Reporting of the role
This role reports to the Vice President- Client Leadership
3 Best Things About The Job
You get to create a footprint in the fastest growing agency in the network on well-known brands and be part of a winning team
Completely managing the plans from brief to planning to execution
High adrenalin work under pressure and short turnaround times and ability to shape the course of the agency
In Three Months
In this role, your goals will be:
Get a complete handle on the client structure, media planning requirements of assigned clients
Built a working relationship with key internal stakeholders, brand managers and media managers at client end

- Familiarize completely with the media planning process and delivery structure
In Six Months
To be recognized as the reliable, independent and integrated media planning and go-to face for the key stake-holders at the client
Built a strong relationship with the client and all internal stake holders
Worked on and delivered at least 2 key showcase award worthy projects
In 12 Months
Supervised a market shaping AOP process for the clients
Worked on 2 Cut through, award winning and business defining projects for the clients
Worked on award entries along with the extended team members
Ensured delivery of a culture of seamless and high-quality execution resulting in high client satisfaction
Create a positive vibe within the team
What Your Day Job Looks Like
Manage the day-to-day relationship with the client
Ensure timely, high quality delivery & execution of media planning,



competitive and market understanding for the clients as per the aligned process
Ensure that deliverables are sent as per the engagement calendar
Manage individuals & oversee their work to ensure it meets quality standards either through direct or allied teams
Arrive at actionable solutions using secondary data analysis (IRS/BARC/TGI/GroupM tools etc) and by drawing upon media planning experience

- Look for positive solutions rather than problems
Ensure timely team appraisals and clear development goals for team members; identify and follow through on appropriate training and career development for the team
Participate in new business pitches as relevant from time to time
What Youll Bring
Minimum 10-12 years total work experience in media business consulting, market research/analytics or a strategic planning role, of which at least 3-4 recent years have been spent working on media planning related business on consumer product businesses
Be an independent self-starter who can take the ball and run with it to the end
A collaborative, positive person who can work in a matrix structure
More About Mindshare
We were born in Asia in 1997, a start up with a desire to change the media world
Now we are a global agency with more than 7,000 employees in 116 offices across 86 countries, operating as one team- #teammindshare
We believe that in todays world, everything begins and ends in media
We aim to be our clients lead business partner, to grow their business, and drive profitability through adaptive and inventive marketing
We do this through speed, teamwork and provocation and by operating as a network of networks rather than a rigid hierarchy
We create new things and have fun doing it
Whenever and wherever you join us,



you open a door to opportunities in any and of all aspects of media, technology and innovation
We will support you, recognize you and reward you, making Mindshare the place where you do the best work of your career

- Mindshare APAC has won 500 awards in the last year alone, including "Agency Network of the Year 2017" by both the MMA SMARTIES„¢ and Campaign Asia for the fifth and third consecutive year, respectively
Mindshare is part of GroupM, the media investment management arm of WPP, the worlds leading communications services group
To learn more about Mindshare and our philosophy of Original Thinking, visit us at www.mindshareworld.com and follow us on Twitter @mindshare and facebook.com/mindshareapac and linkedin.com/company/mindshare

- About India
2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack
The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits
With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market
It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks
Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start-ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale

- At GroupM India, theres never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners and having fun with your team
We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done

- GroupM is an equal opportunity employer
We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity- its about belonging
We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and thats what makes us so positive at what we do
We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with

📌 Mindshare | Senior Director Client Leadership (Mumbai)
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