Mindshare Client Leadership Director- Dubai

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AboutMindshare: A LeadingWPP MediaBrand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As Growth Architects we drive growth thatbenefitsall stakeholders better for peopleplanet andbusiness by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers increases consumer trust in the brand and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

As businesses continue to be impacted by the fast-evolving changes ofdigitisation we have an increasingly important role to play in helping our clients navigate the challenges they bring The Client Leadership Director is responsible for helping to inform a transformation agenda and strategic vision for the clients entire business and overseeing the execution of that vision and brings creditability to this role in terms of their globaltechnical and operational knowledgeincludingstrategic skills global media channel strategy accountperformance andoptimisation; networking andcollaboration skills client management andinterpersonal skills people management andcommunication skills accuracy of financialmanagement and reporting.This will involve working closely with regional stakeholders across the whole client organization & WPP.

• Build the capabilities to set uparegionalplanningimplementationand market excellenceguidance out of the UAE.
• Maintain a deep understanding of your clients business and the broader industrysector.
• Integrate the AI global agentic workstreams and solutions locally.
• Identifythe clients needs and work with key specialist(s) to deliver inareassuchas:digitalpreparedness competitive benchmarking audience development site analyticsobjective setting budget developmentcampaign prioritization measurements for success marketingROIand partnership ecosystem.
• Growing the C suite relationships scope of service and client satisfaction.
• Own the day to day and where applicable senior global client relationships and look for opportunities to broaden our relationship beyond marketing.
• Effectively lead the network of local markets working on the clients business building a strong culture across the network and ensuring a consistent level of excellence every time.
• Quality control overall deliverables to the client in conjunction with the assigned specialist teams.
• Navigate conversations with clients to ensure initiatives/briefs align with business goals.

Foster innovative thinking and ideas with particular emphasis on content digital and technology innovation and the use of data and the growth of commerce solutions.
Demonstratean understandingforclient commercials including effective scoping of resources quarterly forecasting & helping toidentifyopportunities for new revenue growth.
Act as a change agent within Mindshare byshowcasinggreat workand helping us to drive transformation across the business.
Provide input into the marketing of our vision and reputation.
Build collaboration with relevant WPP companies and agency partners including media owners tech partners content & data providers.
Recruit manage and develop a high performing team to support the scope of work and strategic plans for the client.

SkillsandExperience

At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• BeExtraordinaryby Leading Collectively to InspiretransformationalCreativity.

• Create anOpenenvironmentby Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

• LeadOptimisticallyby Championing Growth and Development to Mobilizethe Enterprise.

• The ideal candidate will be viewed as a thought leader across the brand building data & technology landscape including performance digital ecosystems digital transformation analytics and digital innovation whokeystakeholderslookto forguidance on industry trends and topics and is someone who can represent Mindshare in the industry within their respective
  markets.

• The successful candidates will be able todemonstratea deep understanding of the assigned clients industry sectors and business challenges

• Previousexperience recruitingmanagingand inspiring a client team

• Experience in creating cross-media plans that deliver on client goals whilst having a solid understanding of how paid media channels (incl performance based) work together

• Functions as a primary point of contact for day-to-day campaign management and client requirements

• Understands budget planning and prioritization to ensure it is aligned with the overall investment plan

• Independent with the right skillset to coach junior team members in developing and implementing plans along with reporting

• Refinesongoing reporting procedures and working practices

• Identifiesnew opportunities for clients proactively

Life atWPP Media& Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work andwerejust as committed to employee growth as we are toresponsiblemedia Mediaemployees can tap into the globalWPP Media& WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Mediais an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard tocharacteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodationsor flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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