Senior Business Director

GroupM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GroupM is seeking a Senior Business Director to lead media mandates for key FMCG clients in Mumbai. This role involves strategic media planning, brand guardianship, and managing integrated teams to achieve annual KPIs. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in a leadership capacity, showcasing strong business acumen and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in a similar setup.
• Strong ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Experience in building media partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations and develop strategic thinking.
• Supervise annual plans and communication reviews.
• Create media reviews and conceptualize local campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Relationship Building

Job description

Overview Of Job

EssenceMediaCom is looking for a Senior Business Director based out of Mumbai. You will be leading the media mandates for key FMCG clients, with a focus on strategic media planning and business reconciliation. You will also lead an integrated team.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Client Lead.

Best Things About The Job

1. Work in one of the most exciting agencies and lead FMCG accounts.
2. Opportunity to work on various target segments with a systematic working process.
3. Vertical learning curve.

Measures Of Success In:

1. Three Months: Understand your portfolio, build relationships with stakeholders, and help craft agency responses to briefs.
2. Six Months: Lead strategic and executional discussions, understand client activities, and interact with regional teams.
3. 12 Months: Lead annual planning, bridge between local and global teams, drive agency KPIs, and lead client engagement for accounts with over 500 crore billing. Also, aim to win awards like Cannes, Smarties, RAMAI, etc.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Brand guardianship and strategic advising.
• Manage client expectations and develop strategic thinking.
• Supervise and lead annual plans and communication reviews.
• Create media reviews, address business issues, and conceptualize local campaigns.
• Lead and develop team members, ensure SOP adherence, and provide training.

What You Will Need

• Minimum 12 years of experience in a similar setup.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, build media partner relationships, and have strong business acumen.
• Process-driven with good relations across planning, buying, operations, and finance teams.

More About EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom is a global agency focused on breakthrough thinking, growth, diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We value our diverse talent and foster a collaborative culture.

About India

GroupM India emphasizes challenge, fun, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a sense of belonging for all employees.

Requisition ID: 38938

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