Marketplace Manager Sydney, Sydney

Job Description

Buying, Trading & Investment Sydney, Sydney Requisition ID: 40545 GroupM is the leading global media investment management company serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, EssenceMediacom, and Wavemaker, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each with global operations in their own right and leading market positions. With 800 people based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane, GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize the performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as a leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, proprietary tool development, and other business-critical capabilities. OpenMind OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the global transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the best data and technology capabilities, fueled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximize the impact of Nestlé's media investment. The Open Team model has been designed for Nestlé to leverage the best of WPP through a simple and flexible, easy-to-navigate model. OpenMind was recently awarded Nestlé’s media agency of record in Australia & New Zealand, commencing June 2024. In January 2024, OpenMind commenced working across 47 countries in Europe, joining our colleagues who have been working across North America for a number of years. This is a truly global model, with deep specialist expertise and scale. What we offer At OpenMind Oceania, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave, and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks we offer. We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration, and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program. Our Values Our new values of Energy, Empathy, and Impact not only align with our Good Growth ambition but represent our commitment and dedication to our people, helping them grow their careers, fostering creativity, embracing humanity, and changing the world. We believe in being open and supportive of our people and all their differences to help them succeed. Our Commitment We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents; please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments or if you require this document in another format, such as large print or audio, please contact our Talent Lead Lisa McCullen ( ). If you require any information on what to expect during the interview process, please also reach out to Lisa McCullen. Marketplace Marketplace is fundamentally responsible for leading, managing, and inspiring the investment team to deliver Purple standard implementation and trading practices. The team works across a number of market-leading brands across FMCG and is looking for a Marketplace Manager to join them. With your expertise across all channels, specifically, you’ll be a TV buying expert. You’ll have a great grasp of TV fundamentals, as well as managing a couple of members of the team. Responsibilities Living and breathing the OpenMind values every day whilst possessing a proactive mentality and approach to workloads. Possessing a strong commitment to creating a positive, motivating, and inspiring team culture with the ability to contribute POVs and follow leadership directives. Conducting personal brand within the Mindshare Professional Etiquette guidelines. Delivering a gold standard implementation of media planning and buying. Building an effective knowledge and use of proprietary and industry tools & systems to deliver market-leading campaign implementation. Providing accurate administrative support to the broader Investment team. Demonstrating a strong understanding of your client and their category whilst responding to all requests in a timely manner, consistently managing expectations. Developing trusted relationships with media owners to build knowledge of product suite and formulate opinions on the media landscape. Ensuring financial procedural adherence is met across all touchpoints including pro-formas, MBAs, bookings, and loadings with an aim for zero account queries. Following GroupM SOX Compliance and auditing processes with 100% adherence. Ensuring timesheets are completed regularly with 100% accuracy and attention to detail. What we value the most Being ‘open to different’ Living our values of empathy, energy, and impact Achieving Good Growth for business, people, and the planet What is your pathway for Good Growth? We’d love to hear what your ambitions are to achieve personal growth and how we can help you realize them with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr