Strategic Growth Leader

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Strategy Full time

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Growth Leader to join our team at Wavemaker. As a key member of our Strategy Group, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and delivering impactful results for our clients.

Company Overview

At Wavemaker, we believe that there is always a better way to grow. By positively provoking growth for our clients, people, and partners, we shape decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology. We are part of GroupM and WPP, the largest media buying alliance and marketing communications group ranked #1 in the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have over 250 people working across six offices: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Auckland. Our culture of Positive Provocation unites us and makes us stronger as individuals and collectively.

We push boundaries through positive provocation and deliver impactful results for our clients.

Job Description

This Senior Media Strategist role involves providing expertise and leadership in the application of the Agency Planning Process and tools. You will develop and execute amazing strategic work that delivers business results for your clients and those of your direct reports.

You will support the team using the suite of tools to aid planning and lead the use of agency & industry tools/resources to develop target audience, brand, competitive, opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge and skills within Strategy Consulting with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Additionally, the candidate should have ideally require a minimum of 10 years of experience, relevant qualification in Media or Strategy, and experience leading Media Projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Advanced knowledge and skills within Strategy Consulting
  • Understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
  • Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Relevant qualification in Media or Strategy
  • Experience leading Media Projects
Benefits

We offer a flexible work environment, inclusive parental leave policy, discounts, and corporate benefits. We also provide continuous training and development opportunities.

We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

Estimated Salary

The estimated annual salary for this role is AU$120,000 - AU$180,000 based on location and experience.



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