| Media Account Director | |
| The Holding Group (THG) Abu Dhabi, UAE Ref: HP888-07 |
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The RoleThe RoleYou will manage and supervise one planning team, manage the media activities for a clients portfolio and provide strategic input to the planners. Manage and make optimum use of the planning team and provide strategic directions to the planners for best effective planning solutions (creativity, cost efficiency, large range of solutions). Lead and motivate and build the planning team and deliver diversified media solutions (regular medias, Interaction medias, new technology, …) within the given budget and present the strategy and plans to the client. With the support of the Strategic Planning Director. Negotiate the best buy for each of his/her clients investment in conjunction with the Regional Buying Director and making sure clients are kept aware of market developments in terms of competitive media activities and provide reports regularly. Conduct regular media work shops to the planning team and other support services within the organizations to provide insights on changing media habits and developments. With the support of the Head of Research. Maintain excellent relationship with clients and servicing team to manage the business efficiently, Responsible for the final works, take care of the process (internal & external) Responsible for the agency profitability on his/her clients portfolio. Contribute to new business development. Understand and dissipate knowledge about agency proprietary and syndicated tools amongst the team. |
RequirementsRequirementsMinimum: 6-8 years of media experience in a multi national media agency Market research and knowledge, good understanding of research and media habits Exposure to various product categories Advertising/marketing degree Desirable: Master's degree in Marketing/Communications Leadership qualities, managing under pressure, accountability |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyTHG, The Holding Group, is the largest Marketing and Media organization in the Middle East, managing reputable companies such as ‘Team Y&R’ – ‘Mediaedge:CIA’ – ‘Wunderman’ – ‘Intermarkets’ – ‘Tattoo’ – ‘Asdaa’ – and ‘Polaris’. This service industry is highly creative and young which creates an invigorating work environment. With the growth of business in the Middle East, our aim is to attract, retain best talent and ensure competitive edge business advantage. Over the last 20 years, THG has built up its expertise and presence to be the largest Marketing Communication organization on the Middle East & North Africa. THG is made up of: • Advertising agencies • Public Relations agencies • Direct Marketing specialists • Media specialist • Interactive specialists Our offices are located in most major cities across the Middle East and North Africa serving over 260 clients with a growing professional team of over 1200. Each THG Company is a distinctive brand in their own right, with its own identity and own area of expertise. What they have in common is in harnessing intelligence, talent and experience to bring competitive advantage to their clients. |
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