Wavemaker is an agency of GroupM, the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Regional Media Manager to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for operating as a key member of a client team, working closely with specialist units such as strategic planning, performance and digital team to develop integrated communication solutions for clients.
At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to Regional Business Director
3 best things about the job:
1. Working with a high-performance integrated media team to deliver best-in-class value for clients.
2. On-job training to be a self-starter and flex entrepreneurial skills in accelerating value-added services.
3. Honing business acumen across full spectrum of media channels/platforms, including digital, through sparring with our team of specialists.
In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:
- Immediate immersion on the accounts/brands and getting to know the clients, business partners and internal working teams.
- Learn and apply Wavemaker proprietary planning tools in deriving insights to deliver sound media recommendations and set appropriate measurement metrics.
- Able to lead campaign briefs with minimal supervision, providing strategic recommendation with strong insights (collaboration with Strategic team) and channel tactics.
- Good time management and able to follow through on process and delivery timelines.
- Develop strong bond and working relationship with the team, and be able to coach and groom direct report(s).
- Demonstrate good collaboration with various stakeholders.
In six months:
- Established strong team and client relationship, and to be the first port of call by client.
- Identify new opportunities and innovative media ideas for regional
- Identify bottlenecks and propose effective solutions.
- Facilitate quarterly revenue projections for financial reporting
In 12 months:
- Build trusted advisor relationship as business partner.
- Deliver good campaigns with strong business results worthy of case study/awards submission.
- Conduct annual business review for growth planning
- Achieve positive assessment from clients
What your day job looks like at Wavemaker:
Client Development
- Ownership of media strategy and campaign delivery across regional designated clients.
- Support relationship development with key regional clients – be the go-to for marketing opinion and advice.
- Up-selling of diversified products, including proprietary media.
Talent Management & Development
- Manage career development of team members in all relevant aspects: to educate and equip.
What you’ll bring:
- A meticulous and organized integrator who can prioritise and manage tasks with minimal supervision. You are also an independent manager and at the same time strong team player who collaborates well with a team.
- An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills is an important prerequisite, as you will be working with stakeholders including clients, media vendors and internal cross-functional teams. Your eagerness to build good rapport and cultivate “trusted advisor” relationship will be an important attribute to success.
- Being a member of the team, you will be jointly responsible for delivering best-in-class work to clients in driving growth for Wavemaker. We seek an individual with inquisitive and analytical mind, who is rigorous in work approach and delivery. Not afraid to push envelope or challenge the norm; and have a keen interest to improve operational efficiency.
- You must be highly motivated to drive success not only for the team but for agency as well. You will help bring to life Wavemaker’s culture of positive provocation with a growth mindset and a can-do attitude. You will seek to actively contribute/support agency-wide initiatives outside your immediate team scope when required.
Minimum qualifications:
- 5 + years of managerial experience in integrated Media.
- Media agency experience preferred.
- Knowledge in cross-functional planning across SEO, SEM and Social & Performance media is an advantage.
About Wavemaker
We always believe there is a better way to grow our clients and our people.
We do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients to help them grow and shape their consumers’ brand decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology. We have one single attitude – Positive Provocation.
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We always make sure we have each other’s backs through our inclusive culture. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.
Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:
• The deep Knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• The confidence to Challenge what’s gone before
• The Support to go further than we thought possible
We are a part of GroupM, WPP’s global media investment management company. Discover more on wavemakerglobal.com, Twitter and LinkedIn
About GroupM Singapore
GroupM Singapore operates in one of the most dynamic and exciting environments in the world. Although it is a small domestic market, there is a vibrant media industry which is undergoing rapid evolution as digital technology reshapes the way marketing supports advertisers’ needs. Being at the crossroads of Asia means, that aside from the local clients and media owners, we also have a high proportion of multi-national clients, renowned brands and media owners. Making GroupM Singapore the Number One organisation to join and develop your career in media investment.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
