This role will see you responsible for leading the implementation / planning & buying function across all media channels with overall responsibility for the workflow & quality control within the group.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manages and leads Implementation planning and buying function across all channels; converting thinking and ideas into media plans.
2. Will be responsible for the media plan from the Communications planning through to execution. Fine tuning budget allocation, weights, phasing, title/channel/site mix with creation of the media plan.
3. Competent use of core Implementation tools (MWare, Matrix, MAllocator, Roy Morgan, Adex, Move, SMI, Pinergy etc)
4. They lead the client and media vendor relationships for all implementation and Investment
5. Accurate forecasting and visibility of client expenditure across all major channels to contribute to value control, discount and contract management, agency deals and OMIs.
6. Ensures there is consistent and regular report and review across their portfolio. (Regular buying reviews, weekly updates and merchandising Mediacom performance across all their clients business
7. Build the strongest and deepest media owner relationships not just with sales teams but across all departments to get access to the best ideas, to enable Mediacom to transfer strong ideas from one medium to another
8. Works collaboratively with other planning, Strategy and Buyingteams to develop media solutions and develop initiatives.
9. Tracks contract share delivery for their portfolio and ensure that these are aligned with any Group M or Mediacom commitments.
10. Supports/leads the benchmarking process with the use of Matrix to deliver price, quality and manage value effectively.
11. Leads the client relationships from an Implementation planning and Investment perspective, ensuring that client servicing is first class.
12. Ensures and overseas workflow and resource allocation in the group.
13. Responsible for the training and development of all managers, executives and assistants in the group.
14. Responsible for delivery of client PRIs, price and quality delivery, FMM audited deliverables plus any other commercial elements in the client contract.
15. Support/lead the IPI on any new business responsibilities.
16. Contribution to trade press in communicating Mediacoms point of view.
17. Supports the Head of IPI on all major client contract negotiations.

Knowledge and skills

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• 1. First class implementation skills with the ability to translate a strategy/communication plan into a media plan.
  2. Complete understanding of the macro trends in the marketplace with regards to revenue, supply, Innovation and development.
  3. Good understanding of all media channels and with knowledge of strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Highly numerate with first class negotiation skills.
  5. Articulate a point of view/opinion on trends/developments in the marketplace.
  6. Be able to construct negotiation strategies to deliver on clients objectives.
  7. Clear and concise communication skills.
  8. Excellent presentation skills.
  9. Understands and demonstrates market knowledge and expertise with use SMI, MOVE, Matrix and other systems.
  10. Demonstrates selling skills with the ability to sell in media plans/initiatives to clients.
  11. Strong relationships with all senior media vendors (GSMs to Sales Directors)
  12. Results driven with responsibility for all delivery of all clients results.
  13. Demonstrate leadership skills at all times.