Associate Director - Luxury Client Team - CDI (F/H)

About WPP Media

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WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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Associate Director Luxury Client Team

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About WPP Media:

WPP is a creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build a better future for our people, our planet, our clients, and our communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP's global media network. In a world where media is omnipresent, we bring together the best platform, the best talent, and the best partners to develop the most innovative solutions, delivering unparalleled growth for our clients. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It is through this synergy that we deliver truly exceptional experiences, for both our clients and our internal teams. To succeed in this role, it is crucial to embody the core values that unite WPP and WPP Media:

• Be Extraordinary by fostering collective leadership that inspires truly transformative creativity.

• Create an Open environment by finding the perfect balance between the fulfillment of our people and the satisfaction of our clients, all built on mutual trust.

• Lead with Optimism by actively stimulating growth and development to mobilize our entire organization.

About EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom represents a new approach to the media agency. Our expertise is based on in-depth data analysis and a keen understanding of consumer behavior, combined with the most advanced technologies.

We are convinced that the strategic alliance between media and creativity can radically transform the performance of the biggest brands. Our role is to support our clients in understanding the complex challenges of contemporary marketing and to identify the levers of innovation that will enable them to create lasting connections with their consumers.

Our organizational structure reflects this modern vision: we combine intelligent data utilization with a human-centered approach, we cultivate diversity of perspectives and expertise, and we favor a continuous, large-scale experimentation and learning approach. Above all, we have integrated adaptability into our DNA to continuously evolve with market transformations

The Role:

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Associate Director to join our dedicated Luxury Client Team. This pivotal role focuses on leading and managing all media planning and activation for one of our major global clients within the luxury sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for orchestrating comprehensive media strategies across international markets, ensuring brand consistency, driving innovation, and delivering measurable results. You will serve as a central point of contact, coordinating across various stakeholders, both internal and external, to deliver world-class media solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Annual Pre-planning: Lead and facilitate the comprehensive annual media planning cycle, setting strategic objectives and frameworks for the client’s global presence.

• Regional Annual Strategy: Develop and refine region-specific annual media strategies, ensuring strong alignment with global directives while addressing unique local market dynamics and opportunities.

• Consolidated Campaigns Overview: Provide strategic oversight and consolidated reporting for all active campaigns across diverse markets, offering actionable insights.

• Wave Campaign Recommendation & Planning: Spearhead the recommendation and planning of impactful "wave" campaigns specifically tailored for regionalized markets, maximizing relevance and effectiveness.

• Consolidated Reports & Annual Business Reviews: Prepare and present robust consolidated performance reports and annual business reviews to key stakeholders, outlining achievements, challenges, and future strategic recommendations.

• Activation Management with Local Buyers: Oversee and coordinate media activation efforts in collaboration with local market media buyers, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to strategic guidelines.

• Media Plans Management: Lead the development and ongoing management of comprehensive media plans, working closely with local buyers and leveraging expertise from global media experts/buyers to optimize performance.

Desired Skills and Experience: To excel in this role, you will possess:

• Experience: 6-9 years of progressive experience in media, acquired either agency or client-side, with a strong preference for international exposure.

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in French is essential, alongside business proficiency in English. Proficiency in other languages is highly valued.

• Industry Passion: A demonstrated passion for luxury brands and a keen understanding of global media trends and their impact.

• Media Expertise: In-depth knowledge of both online and offline media levers/channels, including their strategic orchestration, effective implementation, and measurement.

• Communication Skills: Excellent writing and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex strategies and insights clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

• Analytical Acumen: A strong analytical, synthesis-driven, and rigorous mindset/approach to problem-solving, data interpretation, and strategic development.

• Work Ethic: Proven curiosity, autonomy, and proactivity in managing projects, identifying opportunities, and driving initiatives forward.

• Organizational Prowess: Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are paramount for managing complex global campaigns.

Life at WPP Media and its benefits

Our commitment to shaping the future of media is manifested by active support for the professional development of our talents, helping them reach their full potential. This approach is accompanied by a responsible vision in our media investment strategies, thus reflecting our dual priority: valuing our employees while adopting sustainable practices in our sector. WPP Media employees have privileged access to WPP Media's and WPP's international networks, allowing them to develop their passions, expand their professional network, and stay at the forefront of innovations in marketing and advertising.

We have vast and varied resources available to our employees; our company actively cultivates the inclusion of talents from all backgrounds. The successes and expertise of the teams are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also punctuate key moments of the year, thus strengthening our collaborative and diverse corporate culture.

Our benefits include:

• Remote work: up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to be taken twice a year.

• Two additional days off offered, including Whit Monday.

• Additional leave days based on seniority in 5-year increments.

• 5 additional remote work days per month for employees suffering from endometriosis.

• Disability policy: 3 paid authorized absence days per year, access to Chèques Emploi Service Universel (CESU), and specific support for employees with a RQTH (Recognition of Disabled Worker Status).

• Solidarity missions possible via the "We care and we act" program.

Recruitment Process

• Interview with the recruitment team: A first phone or video conference interview with a member of our recruitment team. This will allow us to better understand your skills and experience, and will give you the opportunity to ask questions about the position and the company.

• Operational interview: To assess the suitability of your skills and profile against the requirements of the position.

• Case study: A case study will be proposed to assess your technical skills related to the position. A debriefing will be offered.

We are committed to making this process as fast and efficient as possible, and to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the process.

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