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We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors. Talented people delivering award-winning campaigns. Expanding client relationships into new markets or services. Making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.At the heart of the business is TEAM LEWIS Foundation. In January 2021, there was a need to respond to the challenges the COVID pandemic brought to communities and charitable organisations. TEAM LEWIS saw that support was crucial and change was needed to make that happen. Our local causes scheme was launched. Every member of TEAM LEWIS can nominate a local cause close to their heart to receive a cash donation. In addition, nominated causes can also benefit from a donation in kind of expertise, time, and resources. In the past year TEAM LEWIS has donated almost $2million to 445 causes around the world.TEAM LEWIS is looking for an ambitious professional to drive the establishment, development and evolution of its Media Buying practice in Australia. The role will be responsible for promoting and selling Media Buying Services to existing and new clients and sectors in Australia. The person in the role will act as the face of the offering in the market, leading on the marketing and selling of this new practice.The role will focus on building out a media planning, buying, and optimisation service for TEAM LEWIS in Australia. The focus will be on delivering fluent, fast-moving, and high-impact media strategies to new business prospects and existing clients to secure additional revenue and expand the agencys reach. This role is about anticipating trends before they happen, ensuring clients own moments instead of reacting to them, and embracing AI-powered media intelligence to unlock unprecedented strategic advantage.As the founding employee of the offering in Australia, the role will require an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to take the lead on establishing and growing the practice area locally, with close support for the Australia senior leadership team and relevant colleagues across the APAC region.Key responsibilities and tasksCommercial Business DevelopmentDevelop and deliver a TEAM LEWIS media proposition that will differentiate the agency and drive revenue growthLead the new business process for media buying services, setting the strategy for targeting prospects and securing opportunitiesBuild and nurture relationships with senior prospect decision makers, key intermediaries and influencers to deliver new clients and revenueWork with Marketing on lead generation campaigns; review effectiveness and fine-tune accordinglyWrite/compile compelling credentials, responding to RFI and RFP requests, with the aim of securing pitch opportunities; play a crucial role in promoting TEAM LEWIS credentials throughout the tender processProactively source new business leads outside of inbound enquiries and existing client growthProvide strategic counsel to APAC senior peers to help win and grow media buying businessDevelop real-time, insight-driven media strategies that capitalize on cultural and technological shiftsLeverage AI, data intelligence and predictive analytics to build high-impact media plansDrive full-funnel media solutions that integrate brand awareness and performance marketingChampion Follow-The-Sun (FTS) creative and media processes, ensuring campaigns operate on a global, always-on basisClient Leadership & Business ImpactAct as a trusted advisor to high-profile clients, ensuring media strategy and planning is directly tied to business performanceLead notable pitches and client growth strategies, shaping how brands invest in media for maximum ROITranslate complex media trends into actionable insights, making bold recommendations that drive competitive advantageOperational & Performance ExcellenceRedefine how media impact is measured, moving beyond outdated metrics to engagement, share of voice and brand fluencyOversee cross-platform media investment, ensuring optimal allocation between linear, digital and emerging channelsImplement AI-driven media optimization, ensuring campaigns react and adapt in real-time to changing audience behavioursIndustry Influence & Thought LeadershipPosition the agency as an industry leader in the media buying space by contributing to thought leadership, events, and media commentaryStay ahead of shifting industry trends, consumer behaviours and platform evolutions, ensuring that the agency remains a step ahead of competitorsAdvocate for radical new approaches to planning and performance measurement, driving media fluency across the organizationTeam Leadership & Innovation CultureDevelop, mentor, and inspire team members to take on the new skills required to support with campaign executionAs the function grows, build out a high-performing team of planners, analysts, and strategists to embrace a new era of media thinkingLead cross-functional collaboration with creative, data and technology teams to drive integrated, media-first campaign solutionsFoster a culture of bold, intelligent decision-making, ensuring innovation thrives within the teamLead and participate in agency training, as a trainer and by contributing curriculum ideasBe a collaborative, encouraging, supportive member of the Australia teamGeneralActively contribute or lead on Australia office initiatives across TEAM LEWIS culture, marketing programs and HR initiativesTake a proactive role in promoting the TEAM LEWIS brand, its identity, values and workSupport the HR / talent team by promoting both internal and external opportunities at TEAM LEWIS across social media and via the referral schemeMaintain a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of competitors activitiesOverall, be a guardian of best marketing practiceAbout youAt least 10 years of digital media buying experience in an agency environment, with deep expertise in digital marketing channels, paid media strategy, planning, and performance marketing.Proven track record of managing large-scale media budgets and driving measurable performance improvements.Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and their impact on campaign success.A leader with vision and agility; able to quickly grow and profitably run a business unit, astutely managing the commercials and delivering a top-drawer service to retain and grow clientsProven success in differentiating and growing a proposition in market; adept at working in an environment that does not yet have full infrastructure in placeSkilled in driving high-impact media strategies that merge creativity, technology and dataExpertise in B2B and B2C media strategy and planning; experience in tech, healthcare, public sector is a plusDeep understanding of AI-powered media intelligence, audience behaviour, performance analyticsMastery of omnichannel media planning, with fluency in:Offline media: local TV, print, radio, OOHAbility to navigate rapid media shifts, ensuring clients remain ahead of market changes; willing to challenge traditional media models to drive modern successA strategic yet hands-on approach; high energy and drive action and results-focusedStrong leadership, mentorship and communication skillsIntegrity, humility, proactive, adaptable/flexible and a sense of humour!This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr