Marketplace Manager

WPP AUNZ-Barangaroo NSW

This is a role at GroupM which is part of the WPP network.

**Salary**: $82,000-$92,000 inclusive of superannuation

Location: Office location will be determined dependent on the right applicant, as we have offices based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane

**ABOUT GROUPM**:
GroupM is the leading global media investment management company serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, EssenceMediacom, Wavemake, GroupM Nexus, Acceleration and GOAT. With 1,000+ people based across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize 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. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivalled advantage to its clients, stakeholders, and people. Combined with GroupM’s global scale, our media investment decisions—guided by brand safety, leading privacy principles and premium relationships— represent 1 out of 3 ads in the global marketplace. Through modern investment services, we put money against goals that move businesses forward.

**ROLE OUTLINE**

The role of the Marketplace team is to deliver the highest excellence in Implementation Planning and Buying, spanning both offline and online media types, powered by data, technology, and automation, ensuring client campaigns are executed and amplified in an effective, efficient, and future facing way. The scope of Marketplace incorporates traditional media (TV, Cinema, Out of Home, Radio, Print, Digital Video and Display) and the online evolution of traditional media (Addressable TV, Programmatic OOH, Music Streaming and Podcasting). The role of Manager within the Marketplace team is to oversee that approved client media plans are booked with the highest level of operational excellence.

**WHAT YOU SHOULD SPEND YOUR TIME DOING**
- Oversee the delivery of best-in-class campaigns, in line with all planned parameters, in an efficient, effective, compliant, and future facing way, in line with Marketplace best practice.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the media landscape, able to articulate and train others on core media principles and the capabilities of each media touchpoint.
- Identify and lead product innovation opportunities for your clients and with your teams.
- Lead non-biddable projects across your client remit, working collaboratively with stakeholders to define and deliver success.
- Engage with internal product teams including GroupM proprietary solutions teams to ensure you have a robust understanding about their offerings and relevance to our clients and can clearly articulate the benefits of their inclusion.
- Responsible for ensuring all financial and compliance processes are followed by you and your team, with 100% accuracy.
- Lead initiatives to improve both agency and client capabilities, working across vendors and partners to achieve success. Seek to find, communicate, and implement improvements in all aspects of the role. When required, a strict adherence to buying commitments that have client contract association.
- Support the planning team in the development of strong media plans that meet client objectives and KPIs.
- Support Associate Director and/or Director on investment decisions, audits, negotiations, and forecasting.
- Strengthen your skills of media planning principles, including agency practices and philosophies.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of client challenges, objectives & initiatives, and be able to clearly articulate these to your team and your media partners.

**Leadership**:

- Ensure all new team members are onboarded correctly in line with the Enboarder workflow.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the team to ensure that SOX controls, SLAs and KPIs are adhered to.
- Manage leave and team absences to ensure coverage for team responsibilities and mínimal impact to remaining team members.
- Motivate the team to achieve individual, team and organizational goals.
- Develop and train team members to ensure they reach their potential.
- Empower team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills.
- Conduct fortnightly 1:1 check-ins, annual Career Conversations and Annual Performance Reviews through Culture Amp.
- Liaise with the People Team to resolve all team disputes to ensure a safe and productive team environment.
- Create and foster a cohesive team environment through team activities and cultural moments.

**WHAT MAKES A GREAT MARKETPLACE MANAGER**
- Advanced practical knowledge of media landscapes
- Relevant experience in Media or Marketing
- Experience managing a direct report

Pay: $82,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person