As the Business Manager at dentsu Aotearoa, you'll be joining a high performing team supporting local clients and brands with the knowledge of a global dentsu community. Our collaborative and agile ways of working mean you'll develop versatile skills and be exposed to new and exciting thinking. Combine that with a pioneering spirit at making a positive impact on brands, society and each other – and you'll soon realise why we're at the forefront of the digital economy.
Job Description:
Dentsu Media | Auckland | Permanent full time
Find balance between work and home with our flexible working ways
5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years of service and additional wellness days each year
Unlimited, on the go learning opportunities with our global online learning platforms
Join a collaborative, close-knit team in our newly renovated offices
About us
When you join dentsu Aotearoa, Asia Pacific's largest and most awarded Agency Network, you're becoming part of one team. A team with diverse talents in creative, media, content and technology. And one with a shared ambition; to innovate the way brands are built.
What your role and typical day might look like
As the Business Manager, you'll be challenged to take on traditional media planning responsibilities in the team, pulling together detailed media plans that complement the media strategy into executable actions to hit the client brief. As the title suggests you'll support some of the junior team members and play a role in managing and reporting back to the client and Business Directors on performance. The stretch as the Business Manager is the ability to manage some of our smaller clients (or smaller divisions within large clients), with the support of the senior leaders in the team, while also contributing to the main goals and objectives of the team.
Responsibilities could include
Maintaining a strong understanding of the industries in client portfolio and New Zealand media marketplace staying up to date with new innovations and technologies
Assisting the Client Lead in executing client roadmaps and the team profitability plans.
Day to day management of campaign deliverables and timelines
Day to day management of client WIP's and agency partner relationships
To support Strategy/Planning as required i.e. providing client perspective to briefed responses
To work closely with Investment to ensure client expectations are managed and delivery of performance is clearly communicated
Account reporting as required: reverse briefs, contact reports, WIP's
Keeping clients up to date with the changing face of the media landscape
Effective problem management when required
To work with the Agency Directors and Client Partner to identify and capture award worthy work
Management include recruitment, performance reviews and training
To be pro-actively involved in new business pitches as needed
A bit about you
At least 3 years' experience working within a Media Agency or similar environment
Understanding of media planning, buying and strategy, ideally within New Zealand
Experience with media platforms such as Pegasus, TVMap, Roy Morgan and Nielsen
Strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills with the ability to present ideas and solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
Effective organisation skills and time management
Ability to manage a small team of people and work collaboratively
Excellent negotiation and client service skills
Become a champion for meaningful progress
At dentsu Aotearoa, our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.
Next Steps
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!
Location: Auckland
Brand:
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
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