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

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

Paris, France

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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 thissynergythat we deliver truly exceptionalexperiences,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.

EssenceMediacomrepresentsa new approachto the media agency. Ourexpertiseis 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 toidentifythe levers of innovation that will enable them to create lasting connections with their consumers.

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

The Role:

We areseekinga 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 willbe responsible fororchestrating comprehensive media strategies across international markets, ensuring brand consistency, driving innovation, and delivering measurable results. You will serve asa central pointof contact, coordinating across various stakeholders, both internal and external, to deliver world-class media solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Annual Pre-planning: Lead andfacilitatethe comprehensive annual media planning cycle, setting strategicobjectivesand 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 andconsolidatedreporting 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 robustconsolidatedperformance 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 andleveragingexpertisefrom global media experts/buyers tooptimizeperformance.

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

• Experience: 6-9 years of progressive experience in media,acquiredeither agency or client-side, with a strong preference for international exposure.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in French is essential, alongside businessproficiencyin English.Proficiencyin 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,identifyingopportunities, 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 anditsbenefits

Ourcommitmenttoshapingthe future of mediaismanifestedby active support for theprofessionaldevelopmentofourtalents,helpingthemreachtheirfullpotential. Thisapproachisaccompaniedby aresponsiblevision inourmediainvestmentstrategies,thusreflectingourdualpriority:valuingouremployeeswhileadoptingsustainablepractices inoursector. WPP Mediaemployeeshaveprivilegedaccessto WPPMedia'sandWPP'sinternational networks,allowingthemtodeveloptheirpassions, expandtheirprofessionalnetwork, andstayat theforefrontof innovations in marketing andadvertising.

Wehavevastandvariedresourcesavailabletoouremployees;ourcompanyactivelycultivatesthe inclusion of talentsfromall backgrounds. Thesuccessesand expertise of theteamsareregularlyhighlightedduringunifyingeventsthatalsopunctuatekey moments of theyear,thusstrengtheningourcollaborative and diversecorporateculture.

• Remotework: up to 2daysperweekand 2fullweekstobetakentwiceayear.
• Twoadditionaldaysoffoffered,includingWhitMonday.
• Additionalleavedaysbasedonseniorityin 5-yearincrements.
• 5additionalremoteworkdayspermonthforemployeessufferingfromendometriosis.
• Disabilitypolicy: 3 paidauthorizedabsencedaysperyear,accessto Chèques Emploi Service Universel (CESU), andspecificsupport foremployeeswitha RQTH (Recognition ofDisabledWorkerStatus).
• Solidaritymissions possible via the "Wecare andweact" program.

Recruitment Process

• Interviewwiththe recruitmentteam:A first phone orvideoconferenceinterviewwithamemberofourrecruitmentteam. Thiswillallowus tobetterunderstandyourskillsandexperience, andwillgiveyoutheopportunitytoaskquestions about the position and thecompany.
• Operationalinterview:Toassessthesuitabilityofyourskillsand profileagainsttherequirementsof the position.
• Casestudy: A casestudywillbeproposedtoassessyourtechnicalskillsrelatedto the position. Adebriefingwillbeoffered.

Wearecommittedtomakingthisprocess as fast and efficient as possible, and tomaintainingopen and transparent communicationthroughoutthe process.

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