Implementation & Activation Associate Director (Social and Programmatic Focus)

**We’re currently seeking an Associate Director who comfortable in leading client meetings & presenting to multiple stakeholders.**

**About WPP Media**

WPP Media serves as the parent to WPP media agencies including **Mindshare**, **EssenceMediacom** and **Wavemaker**, each with leading market positions in their own right.

With 800 people based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, WPP Media’s primary purpose is to maximise performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, proprietary tool development and other business-critical capabilities. WPP Media’s focus is to deliver unrivalled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people.

**About Mindshare**

A Leading WPP Media Brand, Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects", we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

**YOUR TEAM**

This team focus on supporting a multinational food and drink processing conglomerate brand, one of WPP Media’s biggest clients, and are mainly Social and Programmatic focused (not much Search).

The scope of the broader **Implementation & Activation** **(I&A)** team covers the Implementation Planning and Activation of all media channels and touchpoints, with a focus on delivering connected, audience-first client outputs. Within the team, we have members who work across all channels and both implementation planning & activation, and others who specialise and work across a more focused scope of work, (e.g. Performance specialists who work across Social & Search).

We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 2-3 days per week.

**YOUR ROLE**
- This role will directly contribute to regional growth in APAC, aligning with our global strategy of innovation and excellence. With 12,000+ employees spanning 16 culturally diverse markets, we thrive on the strength of local expertise, unified by a global vision, to deliver impactful solutions for our clients_

Location: Sydney

The I&A Associate Director is a critical role, overseeing delivery across a team of implementation planning and activation specialists. As a leader you are responsible for supervising team workflow to ensure client demands are met, team workloads are balanced and ensuring a high level of effective collaboration between team members and key stakeholders.
- Implement media plan & activations
- Advise clients on media channels, best in class approach.
- Roll our clients comms plans into media.
- Manage client budgets.
- Manage a team of two & upskill team members in biddable media channels

**YOUR IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**

You’ll thrive in this role if you have a great attitude, attention to detail, the ability work autonomously, and are comfortable leading client meetings and presenting to multiple stakeholders. We’re also looking for;
- You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work, and contribute to great teamwork, knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome.
- Passion for our industry with relevant experience and excited to work with market leading partners & technologies.
- Problem solving mentality.
- Clear communicator.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Beverage brand exposure is a plus.

**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 realise them with us

**What We Offer**

At Mindshare ANZ, 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 you can utilise.

Based in North Sydney / Melbourne Southbank, our office has 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour/Melbourne Skyline and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends

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 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. At Mindshare we are open to di