Dir of Media Negotiation (buying)

Scope/ Dimensions of Role:

This role is responsible for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Large Consumer Packaged Goods company’s country multi-media investment and to champion and co-ordinate development of proven and new media channels.

Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Work with the appointed company media agency, brand teams and global media team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of company media efforts


• Negotiation of buying conditions with Agency and supplies


• Manage and co-ordinate the media planning and buying


• Support the brand teams in development of effective media campaigns


• Control of spending vs plans


• Develop/ train the brand teams media skill base


• Maintain up to date knowledge of media trends


• Identify and manage media opportunities for the company to drive their business forward


• Analyze competitor media strategies and use this to improve cmpany’s campaign effectiveness/competitiveness


• Identify and share media best demonstrated practice/ learning’s within the country and internationally

Personal Profile:

• Strong negotiation skills and extensive experience working with media/ advertising agencies


• Good understanding of research tools and an analytical approach to media plan development


• Good listening and coaching skills


• Track record of good initiative and strong results delivery

Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years media experience, with a proven track record of successful major negotiations with leading media providers (TV, Print and Digital)


• Strong business leadership with proven examples of ability to spearhead strategic media planning initiatives

 
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA desired