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Implementation & Activation Associate Director (12-month FTC) u00A0 ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, weu2019re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. u00A0 Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPPu2019s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a clientu2019s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And thatu2019s why weu2019ve builtu202F OpenDooru202F for u202FAmazon . u00A0 OpenDoor u202Fis a unique integrationu202Fofu202Fthe best ofu202FWPP and Amazon u2013 building on their respective strengths and visions.u202FWhetheru202Fat WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to driveu202Fimpactu202Fu2013 for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. u00A0 The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process.u202FOpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. u00A0 OpenDooru2019s values are built from Amazonu2019s ownu202F 16 Leadership Principles ,u202Fandu202FWPPu2019s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary.u202FTogether, when WPPu2019s Creative Transformation meets Amazonu2019s next-levelu202Fcustomeru202Fcentricity, our people come together to challenge and impact whatu2019s done today and build a better future. u00A0 By joining OpenDoor,u202Fnot only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPPu2019s top five global clients,u202Fbut youu202Fareu202Falsou202Ftaking a step to challengeu202Fyourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earthu2019s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. u00A0 ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as an Implementation & Activation Associate Director. This is a Full-time position based in Sydney. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP''s mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI The role of the Implementation & Activation team is to deliver the highest excellence in Implementation Planning and Buying, ensuring client campaigns are planned and executed in an effective, efficient, and future facing way. The scope of Implementation & Activation incorporates Video (TV, BVOD, SVOD, Short-Form IO Online Video and Cinema), Out of Home (Direct and Programmatic), Audio (Radio, Podcasting and Music Streaming) and Display (Newspapers, Magazines, and Digital IO Display). The role of Associate Director within the Implementation & Activation team is to develop and present effective, efficient, creative, and future facing implementation plans and media schedules for clients, to deliver business growth. You will oversee and coordinate the delivery of approved media plans across a team of non-biddable media buying experts, ensuring quality assurance and campaign delivery. You provide thought leadership and drive key client and publisher engagement. You will play a pivotal part of a broader eco-system in partnership with the agency strategy team, client leads, comms planners and the performance team. to ensure that non-biddable planning is an integrated and cohesive component of the broader media strategy.u00A0 Your focus will be on driving client deliverables and growth, in addition to contributing to a high functioning team with alignment on cultural values and business priorities across the agency. KEY STAKEHOLDERS: Reporting to:u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Implementation & Activation Director Direct reports:u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Implementation & Activation Managers, Associate Managers Internal departments:u00A0 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Collaborate closely with your client team, including client leads, comms planners, strategy leads, the Implementation & Activation team and other agency and group departments to manage expectations and collectively deliver the strongest outcomes for clients. Media Owners: u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Establish strong relationships with our media partners at a Group Sales Manager and Group Sales Director level. Clients:u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0u00A0 Establish a deep understanding of the Amazon business and develop strong relationships with key client contacts. u00A0 RESPONSIBILITIES People u00A0 Coordinate team workflow, delegating tasks effectively, making sure goals are set & met, and resolving issues with autonomy. Manage leave and team absences to ensure coverage for team responsibilities and minimal impact to remaining team members. Motivate team to achieve individual, team and organisational goals. Develop and train team to ensure they reach their potential. Empower team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills. Conduct fortnightly 1:1 check-ins, annual Career Conversations and Annual Performance Reviews with direct reports through Culture Amp. Liaise with the People Team to resolve any team disputes to ensure a safe and productive team environment. Create and foster a cohesive team environment through team activities and cultural moments. Provide clear guidance and instruction when working with, teaching, or helping others. Continuously champion agency values that build strong and trusted connections, solution-oriented perspectives and demonstrate that you genuinely care for collective team success. Proactively surface Marketplace resource availability and workload challenges with the Marketplace leadership team to support effective workflow. Foster knowledge sharing, and continuous learning around point of views, trends, and relevant skills to continue nurturing a high-performing team. Support teams while adapting to fast changing priorities. u00A0 Clients u00A0 Serve as key point of contact with the client, for Implementation Planning, Buying and Reporting. u00A0 Offer expert perspectives and POVs on recent market trends or developments, ensuring they are shared with key stakeholders regularly. u00A0 Regularly meet with vendors and partners to drive your client''s agenda, creating opportunities for your team members to get involved and engage. u00A0 Maintain an in-depth understanding of client challenges, objectives & initiatives, and be able to clearly articulate these to your team and your media partners. u00A0 Focus on building the agency''s reputation for outstanding client service. u00A0 Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with clients at an intermediate to senior level. u00A0 Robust understanding of the in-scope services of your clients and the process for completing work above and beyond. u00A0 Provide expertise and knowledge across the media channels in client meetings. u00A0 Clear understanding of the in-scope services of your clients and the process for completing work above and beyond. u00A0 When required, a strict adherence to buying commitments that have contract association. u00A0 u00A0 Product u00A0 Able to construct and present effective and future facing Implementation plans, which are grounded in strategic priorities and data-led optimisation recommendations. u00A0 Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the media landscape, able to confidently articulate and train others on core media principles and the how each media touchpoint can fuel growth for clients. u00A0 Ownership of the media plan (creating, developing, updating, and reconciling), including the distribution to all key stakeholders. u00A0 Identify and lead product innovation opportunities for your clients and with your teams. u00A0 Lead non-biddable projects across your client remit, working collaboratively with stakeholders to define and deliver success. u00A0 Collaborate closely with internal product teams including GroupM proprietary product and service teams to ensure you have a robust understanding about their offerings and relevance to our clients, can clearly articulate their benefits of their inclusion, with a focus on identifying growth opportunities that can help transform client Implementation plans. u00A0 Lead initiatives to improve both agency and client capabilities, working across vendors and partners to achieve success. Seek to find, communicate, and implement improvements in all aspects of the role. u00A0 A pivotal role for client media audits, media negotiations and billings forecasting, working hand in hand with your key stakeholders to deliver to goals and client KPIu2019s. u00A0 Ensure your team are delivering on time and with accuracy. u00A0 Well-established understanding of media planning principles, including agency practices and philosophies. u00A0 Actively contribute to new business development and pitching when required. u00A0 u00A0 Growth & Marketing Identify, collate, and highlight examples of great work from within the team, both internally and externally. u00A0 Build the agencyu2019s reputation by contributing to entries for awards and competitions and by contributing to industry thought leadership. u00A0 Be a positive face of the agency at industry events, either related to clientsu2019 category or our media partners. u00A0 u00A0 ROLE REQUIREMENTS u00A0 Experience managing a team. Passion for Implementation Planning and Buying. Highly collaborative, with the ability to bring together the right people at the right time. Project and workflow management experience Strong, up to date, media landscape knowledge (confidently able to articulate macro audience trends and the challenges and opportunities they bring). Attention to detail. Extensive media buying experience. Problem solving mentality. Exceptional communicator, with strong presentation skills. Demonstrates well developed negotiation and Implementation planning skills. Results Driven.u00A0 Passionate about delivering business results for clients, with the ability to identify and clearly articulate whatu2019s working and why. u00A0 WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE In 3 months: u00A0 Established collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders and internal reports. A strong understanding of and can clearly articulate the agency and group proposition, core Marketplace processes and our way of working. Immersed yourself in the team with an understanding of the status of all active and upcoming campaigns. In 6 months: u00A0 Demonstrated your ability to deliver on all aspects of the role in an efficient, effective, and proactive way. Strengthened your key stakeholder relationships to deliver great team work consistently. Managing the Marketplace processes for the team from end to end, ensuring that your manager and wider team are regularly updated. u00A0 In 12 months: u00A0 Taking on greater ownership for campaigns and clients u2013 responsibility and volume. Building stronger relationships with clients and publishers, representing the agency appropriately and ensuring that campaigns are delivered to the highest quality. u00A0 BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR Unparalleled Access: u00A0Gain direct experience working with one of the world''s most innovative and influential companies. Mentorship & Training: u00A0Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon. Cutting-Edge Technology: u00A0Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open. Data-Driven Environment: u00A0Develop your analytical skills and contribute to data-driven decision making. Global Impact: u00A0Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale. u00A0 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. u00A0 J-18808-Ljbffr