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Dentsu Media Growth's energy and personality live in everything we say and do, and it shows in the way we deliver to our clients. Join the team that drives the success of our global agency network. Come be a part of our company's success story.

The role of the Group Director, Integrated Media is to provide media leadership/oversight on 1 business inclusive of Media AOR relationships, but not limited to. You will provide strategic direction and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of their client's business as well as the overall technology/competitive landscape. You will cultivate client and media relationships specifically at mid-senior levels. You will be a media consultant to the client and charged with all general management aspects of the team, including team collaboration, team harmony, big-picture and strategic thinking.

You will report to our VP, Client Solutions and Planning.

Client-Specific Details: This client requires an innovative thinker who has a deep understanding of Performance Marketing (Paid Search, Paid Social etc.), SEO and Brand Media via established awareness/branding channels Direct Partnerships (via publishers like Conde Nast, Hearst, etc.), Programmatic buying (Display, OLV/CTV, rich media, OOH etc.). Ability to partner and collaborate with and work with multiple teams (media, analytics, media tech, SEO, Merkle etc.) and keeping a pulse across all projects happening on business.

Key Responsibilities

Media Planning and Execution

• Direct the development of planning and strategy that align with our client's goals
• Lead client team by coaching employees to deliver to those expectations at their individual levels (directly or indirectly through line managers)
• Interpret research and provide insight that translates brand marketing objectives into succinct media strategies
• Research and implement new techniques and technologies that are relevant for clients' traditional and digital media strategies
• Oversee the analysis of performance / testing and dialogue with client and internal team
• Identify all up-sell opportunities with existing clients, including ability to sell agency offerings and think ahead to future year opportunities
• Provide and discuss industry information on media, markets and related dynamics
• Contribute client "case studies" to broader dentsu organization
• Contribute, participate, and present in agency new business efforts and presentations
• Create and set negotiation strategies for yearly client contracts and supplemental proposals and manage account profitability together with leadership

Client & Internal Relationships

• Manage expectations of senior clients and deliverables
• Identify and secure relationships with senior clients to deepen agency relationship
• Represent our customer's point of view when reviewing work, use this perspective when providing feedback to team and presenting to client
• Represent Agency within industry (attending industry functions, joining local market committees)

Client Leadership

• Demonstrate a deep knowledge of client brands, brands equity, consumer definition and motivations
• View strategic goals in a broader business context
• Lead thought leadership to roadmap working with team and other internal stakeholders
• Actively keep current with industry trends, media business and tools – buying systems, research, resources and associations
• Manage assigned groups' staffing needs (hiring, promotions, performance). Know when to coordinate with Leadership as necessary to drive consistency or clarity across entire Integrated Media organization
• Train, motivate and develop assigned staff and manage utilization where appropriate

• Minimum 12 years of media planning experience
• Inclusive of progressive client management experience
• Minimum 6 years experience working on a Paid Search account
• Minimum 4 years account leadership with a Retail-specific client
• Current knowledge of trends and innovations in media, retail and luxury
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field
• Fluent in Communications Planning
• Hands-on knowledge for Paid Search / Shopping, Programmatic, Paid Social, mobile and media technology solutions
• Understanding of traditional media, inclusive of broadcast, OOH, etc., along with a working knowledge of performance media principles as it relates to the bigger picture
• Experience with multiple communication channels and their role in brand marketing
• Experience with client's business environment and agency services business models

The anticipated salary range for this position is $136,000 - $219,650 / year

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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About dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in more than 110 markets, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

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