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Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Mediabrands UK - UM, Rapport, Orion & Magna | Neurodiversity & Disability Network Lead
About UM
The home of Full Colour Media, UM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth by leveraging the power of brand patterns. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Just Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit https://www.umww.com/
Role Description
Your primary role as the Account Manager is to project manage centrally briefed campaigns, from developing and aligning on briefs with clients and agency partners through to producing and presenting post-campaign result. You will work closely with the Group Director and wider central team to build strong relationships with our network and day-to-day clients, develop and ensure adoption by the planning teams of the principles that align to the client's strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Gain the respect and trust of all relevant client personnel by demonstrating knowledge, curiosity and enthusiasm for their business.
* Planning teams' coordination – working with the Planning Director and the rest of the account team, support and advise local market teams and the central digital team to ensure their media plans comply with the central brief and strategy. Be able to confidently challenge and question assumptions and recommendations that have been made to ensure the best possible delivery for the client.
* Media Planning - Support the Planning and Group Directors in responding to central briefs requiring planning and buying.
* Client Engagement - Manage client expectations and have the ability to assess when to escalate issues to the Group Director. Also challenge clients when necessary.
* Financial Processes and Reporting - Gain full understanding of the UM's and client specific financial processes. Work with Account Executive and the Finance Director as required.
* Strategy and insight - Gain full understanding of the clients’ business and the markets that they occupy so that you can confidently speak from a position of authority and help identify the issues they face. Constantly use your knowledge of the clients’ business to identify areas where UM can help solve their marketing challenges. Be thoroughly knowledgeable on all relevant research available (e.g. GWI, Warc, Mediabrands proprietary) and confidently deliver information and solutions to the client using these tools.
Desired Skills & Experience
* You are able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders – clients, agency partners and your own team members
* You have helped manage junior team members before, and you take satisfaction from helping them grow in their careers
* Juggling a number of tasks with often conflicting deadlines is second nature
* You can build relationships with colleagues and contacts – daily contact with key clients is not new to you, nor is working closely and collaboratively with other agencies
* You have experience planning multi-channel campaigns and understand digital and addressable media
* An inquisitive mind-set that wants to understand the why behind every client brief
* Can confidently use Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at Jess.Richardson@mbww.com if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
* Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
* Free breakfast and free lunch
* Early finish Fridays
* Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
* Interest free season ticket loan
* Paid time off for Volunteering
* Group Income Protection
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
* Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
* Generous Parental Leave & Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free eye tests
* Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Advertising
* Industries
Advertising Services
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