OpenMind | Group Investment Director Sydney, Sydney

GroupM

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

DescriptionPosition at GroupMGroupMGroupM is the leading global media investment management company serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, EssenceMediacom and Wavemaker, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each global operations in their own right with leading market positions. With 800 people based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, GroupM's primary purpose is to maximize performance of WPP's media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, proprietary tool development and other business-critical capabilities. GroupM's focus is to deliver unrivalled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people.OpenMindOpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the global transformation for Nestlé's media function. Core to the solution is the best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP's investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment. The Open Team model has been designed for Nestlé to leverage the best of WPP through a simple and flexible, easy to navigate model.OpenMind was recently awarded Nestle's media agency of record in Australia & New Zealand, commencing June 2024. In January 2024, OpenMind commenced working across 47 countries in Europe, joining our colleagues who have been working across North America for a number of years. This is a truly global model, with deep specialist expertise and scale.What we offerAt OpenMind Oceania, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks we offer.Based in North Sydney, our office has 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.Our ValuesOur values of Energy, Empathy and Impact not only align with our Good Growth ambition but represent our commitment and dedication to our people, helping them grow their careers, fostering creativity, embracing humanity, and changing the world. At OpenMind we are open to different. We believe in being open and supportive of our people and all their differences to help them succeed. Be different at OpenMind and use your difference to shape the world through media.Our CommitmentWe want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments or if you require this document in another format, such as large print or audio, please contact our Talent Lead, Brooke Daffern( ).If you require any information on what to expect during the interview process, please also reach out to Brooke Daffern.MarketplaceMarketplace is fundamentally responsible for leading, managing and inspiring the investment team to deliver purple standard implementation and trading practices.Location: Based in SydneyKey Stakeholders: OpenMind team members, media partnersResponsibilities

Lead the construction and presentation of effective and future facing Implementation plans, that are grounded in strategic priorities and data-led optimisation recommendations.
Exceptional knowledge of the media landscape, able to confidently articulate and train others on core media principles and the how each media touchpoint can fuel growth for clients.
Overall responsibility of the media plan, ensuring quality and accuracy
Identify and lead product innovation opportunities for your clients and with your teams.
Prioritise and oversee non-biddable projects across your client remit, working collaboratively with stakeholders to define and deliver success.
Collaborate closely with internal product teams including GroupM proprietary product and service teams to ensure you have a robust understanding about their offerings and relevance to our clients, are able to clearly articulate their benefits of their inclusion, with a focus on identifying and converting growth opportunities that can help transform client Implementation plans.
Prioritise and oversee initiatives to improve both agency and client capabilities, working across vendors and partners to achieve success. Seek to find, communicate, and implement improvements in all aspects of the role.
Responsible for client media audits, media negotiations and billings forecasting, working hand in hand with your key stakeholders to deliver to goals and client KPI's.
Ensure your team are delivering on time and with accuracy.
Strong understanding of media planning principles, including agency practices and philosophies.
Pivotal role in new business development and pitching when required.
Responsible for the overall delivery of client investment, with flawless accuracy across all aspects
Ensure client Investment deliverables are met consistently, across all touchpoints.
Deliver a well-informed POV in every meeting, providing innovative strategic insights by acting as an expert in your craft.
Ensure all new team members are onboarded correctly in line with the Enboarder workflow.
Manage the day-to-day activities of the team to ensure that SOX controls, SLAs and KPIs are adhered to.
Manage leave and team absences to ensure coverage for team responsibilities and minimal impact to remaining team members.
Motivate the team to achieve individual, team and organizational goals.
Develop and train team members to ensure they reach their potential.
Empower team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills.
Conduct fortnightly 1:1 check-ins, annual Career Conversations and Annual Performance Reviews through Culture Amp.
Liaise with the People Team to resolve all team disputes to ensure a safe and productive team environment.
Create and foster a cohesive team environment through team activities and cultural moments.

Experience

Advanced knowledge and skills within Digital Investment with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Relevant qualification in Media or Marketing
Experience leading Projects, preferably with a qualification in Project Management

Why work for OpenMind?We'd love to hear what your ambitions are to achieve personal growth, and how we can help you realise them with us!

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