Manager - Communications Consultancy
- Full-time
Company Description
Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company with 114 offices in 67 countries and over 6500 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group We are a full service, integrated communications network and we work with 6 of the top 10 and over half of the top 50 global advertisers. We’re in the business of getting people to fall in love with our clients’ products and services. We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude that Nothing is Impossible, a concept we apply to all our clients and work. We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always. While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.
Job Description
- Managing the day-to-day client relationship and communications between the agency and the current clients.
- Support the Associate Business Director / Business Director to develop and produce effective communication strategies for clients, in line with their business objectives and marketing requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (from the agency and/or from the group) across multiple clients/projects in a fast-paced atmosphere to ensure cohesive and efficient campaigns
- Monitor closely the communication trends and in charge of competitive audit/reports
- Identify new business opportunities with current clients while managing allocated resource teams.
- Supervise, inspire and guide the executive team members
Key Responsibilities:
Governance and Compliance:
- Develop and implement project governance frameworks and methodologies to ensure adherence to internal and external compliance standards.
- Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and standards relevant to tools related to production advertising services
Project Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with clients, account managers, and creative teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
- Create comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets that incorporate governance considerations.
Risk Management:
- Monitor and manage project dependencies and potential issues that could impact governance.
Quality Assurance:
- Oversee quality control processes to ensure that all project deliverables meet governance and compliance requirements.
- Conduct internal audits and assessments as needed.
Client Communication:
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients regarding creative and production governance-related matters, providing updates and addressing concerns.
- Manage client expectations and maintain a strong client relationships
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain thorough documentation of project governance processes and compliance measures.
- Consolidate monthly reporting across all CEMEA Markets
- Coordinate with client on regional & local rate cards insuring unified templates
- Coordination with Global team to insure CEMEA adhere to all processes
- Coordinate with all markets to cascade learnings
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within a communication, digital or media agency, could also come from marketing/client side
- Strong understanding of the advertising and media industries and the role of communication strategy within them.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies to support the agency's objectives and client campaigns.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and engage diverse audiences.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- In-depth knowledge of agency capabilities, processes, and tools