GroupM | Executive Investment – GroupM

Reporting of the role

This role primarily reports to the Investment Manager.

Best things about the job:

• A learning environment with mentorship from within GroupM Indonesia and GroupM Regional
• Opportunities to work across local and international client and agency teams
• You will always be the at the front line in getting and implementation of the latest insight, trend and new media innovation and technology
• On top of continuing excellence delivery in traditional media, also huge focus on growing the integration with digital planning product including performance or e-commerce, search and content also included.

Measures of success –

In three months, you would have:

• Adapted and bonded with the internal team across the agency
• Understood past work and plans to the best of your ability within the category/brand that you will handle
• Understood category and brands objectives and the challenges
• Get to know our client and immerse yourself in their business
• Gained initial client trust and comfort level to drive their business
• Understood the client business and the category they play in, and key drivers of growth

In six months, you would have:

• Have developed a good understanding of the client’s category
• Managed the campaign project from the beginning to end and manages clients’ expectations
• Work with internal and external partners to create best in class media strategies and tactical plans
• Integrated effectively and in good manner with clients, teams, vendors and partners

In 12 months, you would have:

• Be acknowledged by your client for your knowledge and service
• Have built strong relationship with day-to-day media contacts
• Have contributed to the GroupM culture through participation and behaviour that aligns to the GroupM values
• Have cemented your role within the team and contributed to the team delivery and success of a variety of client campaigns

Responsibilities of the role:

• Understand all media channels (in particular the ever-changing TV/Screens landscape) with the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each channel and the impact these have in delivering on the client objectives
• Negotiations with media – not just pushing down on price, but collaborating to drive innovation and add tangible value to clients
• Deliver and execute best in class media plans, on time and with the knowledge to manage your way through any bumps in the road

What you will need:

• Undergraduate degree in communication, media or business management is a plus (Post-graduate/masters preferred)
• Knowledge of media channels
• Open minded attitude to accept and embrace agile changes, learning new things, and seeking solutions and improvement
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (both written and spoken)
• Independent in ways of working.
• Ability to lead and be a team player
• Discipline and have a good time management skill.
• Ability to present thoughts, plans and ideas in a clear and succinct manner (on a PowerPoint, Excel, or otherwise)

About GroupM Indonesia

With a population of 260 million, Indonesia is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic markets in the world. It’s increasing consumer disposable income has meant that Indonesia is now firmly on the radar for MNCs seeking to invest in emerging markets.

Whilst the Indonesian media landscape is still dominated by terrestrial TV with 65% of all advertising spend, digital media is now poised to go through a period of exponential growth. There are around 170 million internet users in Indonesia and more than 70% of them are accessing the web via mobile. The opportunity to transform a media landscape on such a scale is unprecedented in the APAC region.

We’re looking for creative and diligent people to join us on this exciting journey of transformation. We’re ready create impactful solutions for media challenges, shaping the next era of media with our diverse and passionate team.

GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.