Group Head - Investment Mumbai, Maharastra

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

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Role Summary and ImpactWe are currently looking for a Group Head- Investment to join us.Reporting of the roleThis role reports to: Investment DirectorResponsibilities:

Deal management across allotted markets
Deal construction (existing and new channels identified)
Deal execution (managing MGs and pushing for upgrades)
Deal post analysis
Adherence to all buying processes
Creating Monthly Buying Grids
Getting the team to update the final negotiated deals in the basket
Basket allocation
If any shortfall in monthly plans, check with seniors and get it fulfilled
Managing Execution
Monthly Make goods (Evaluating and approving without any drop in GRPs / PT% etc)
Planned Vs Actual Spot execution - Escalate to seniors as and when required
Sponsorship / Impact Deal Management (select allocated markets)
Post negotiation reconciliation
Ensure smooth execution of all integrations
Impact wise Report and short PPT on highlights and post execution of Impacts
Timely reports management
Buying Reports:
CPRP report
Impact report
Market Analysis and Trends - GRPs, Reach etc
Market intelligence from Channel Partners
Identifying opportunities to value ad on the existing deal
Delivering on agreed Buying and Planning KPIs
Out of the box thinking

Impact:

You would have started understanding day to day deal management and CPRP impact
You would have understanding of large scale client operating processes
Complete knowledge of your clients' benchmarks
Meeting day to day client requirements

Start doing deals on some of the channels.
KPI Control (quantitative as well as qualitative parameters)/ data management for monthly meetings
You will be building a pipeline of new opportunities.

You will need to contribute in deal strategy and closure process
You will have accountability of deals (Timely recos, recovery)
Start working on enhancing internal and external relationships.

Skills and Experience:What you'll bring

First class negotiation skills - delivery of a balanced approach to the marketplace
Extremely flexible attitude and an ability to read between the lines
Quick turnaround time & sharp analytical skills
Ability to work well under pressure. Able to handle tough situations internal stakeholders & media owners
Negotiate inventory availability and block as required as per deal
Creating internal reports, work on reports for the clients
Rigorous tracking of deals as per audit norms
Help team with market intelligence & structured data which help in structuring better deals
Willingness to learn and drive to succeed.

Minimum qualifications:

Overall experience of at least 6-9+ years
Experience on TV buying & implementation and sound understanding of TV media.
Eye for detail
Good communication & analytical skills
Understanding of BARC and fluency on operating the same.
Demonstrating process orientation and ensuring KPIs are monitored and delivered.

Life at WPP Media & BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. 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 when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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