With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that understanding people is at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire individuals and move businesses forward.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Takes overall responsibility for the team, running of the day to day as well as the strategic outputs for the unit.
 

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Manage and produce quality work in line with:
   1. Agency processes.
   2. Global tools and processes.
2. Oversee the delivery of clear, innovative strategies at a senior level.
3. Assist with media negotiations if necessary.
4. Ensure teams (Offline and Online) are consolidating flow plans into one flow plan.
5. Work collaboratively with partner agencies. 
6. Manage client relationships at all levels in the business.
7. Manage team: motivate, mentor and discipline if necessary.
8. Ensure seamless work with ATL and digital strategists on the business.
9. Develop other strategists in the team or Groupe.
10. Work on New Business Pitches as and when required
11. Manage general work output quality from the business unit.
12. Manage the end to end financials of your accounts
13. Hard KPI scores:
    1. Accurate invoice packs delivered to resources to client to meet payment cycles.
    2. Financial Performance: Over-dues at no more than 9.5% of book outstanding per month.
    3. Revenue Growth:
       1. Revenue growth targets (5% increase in revenue through fees or selling diversified services).
       2. Supply accurate budget figures quarterly.
    4. Key client satisfaction:  Client appraisals @ 75% as an average and no less than 70% for a single discipline. 
    5. Client retention.  No loss of local business in the next 24 months.
    6. Effective representation of Publicis Media:  Keep abreast of international and local trends, across all agency disciplines and practices. 
    7. Bi-annual thought-leadership/opinion piece either written or delivered in a presentation.
    8. Talent & Culture.  Less than 20% loss of staff.  All appraisals done as per company policy with salary increases linked to clear staff KPIs.
14. New Business:  Assist with new business pitches.  (Experience in pitching). 
15. Awards:  Enter two awards annually, that warrant winning. 
16. Set and track spend objectives for ETV, SABC, Media 24, OOH and other.
17. Report in regularly to the Managing Director.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Energetic, self-starting, can-do, good track record of building solid client relationships. Team player.  Instills confidence.  Well presented.  Progressive, forward thinking. Adaptable.  Technology savvy. 

• Senior Media Specialist with a minimum of 7 years media experience, with a thorough understanding of ATL and Digital media
• Thorough understanding of all planning and buying processes. 
• Thorough understanding and experience of Media Agency processes and tools
• Experience managing teams.

Enjoys entertaining clients / attending functions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Participate in training and development courses provided to ensure skill level is evolving with the industry.

Accurate daily timesheet completion