Description
Position at GroupM Choreograph
WPP Unite
There's never been a more exciting time in marketing, as media and commerce continue to merge to drive meaningful consumer experiences. As one of the most innovative CPG companies in the world, Unilever, the maker of iconic brands such as Dove, Hellmann's, TRESemmé, Degree and many others, is adapting to this rapidly changing landscape with the help of WPP and its unparalleled network of agencies.
The newly-created unit, WPP Unite, will be the pioneering force at this intersection, led by two of WPP's most dynamic agencies: GroupM and Barrows, operating as ONE end to end strategy, design, and execution powerhouse.
GroupM will bring their media thought-leadership and performance expertise, combined with the retail and commercial expertise of Barrows to deliver integrated, end-to-end programs for the entire Unilever portfolio of iconic, household brands. True to its name, the team operates with a unified vision, from initial strategy to final execution, leveraging our collective expertise in design, engineering, and media integration to craft world-class brand programming.
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WPP Unite, comprised of the best talent in the industry, will pioneer a truly integrated agency model and drive unprecedented growth for Unilever in the years to come.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Associate Director partners closely with the client as well as internal Planning and Investment teams to develop cross-media measurement strategy. You should have a strong understanding of tools in the media analytics and measurement space, and will become familiar with internal modeling and technology offerings to recognize project opportunities and help interpret results.
The Associate Director leads a mid-to-large size team. You should have an interest in mentoring and developing their team members, in addition to ensuring deliverables are met. This is for a more performance driven brand thus any DTC, performance analytics, and full funnel measurement experience is extremely preferred. This is a hands-on role and may require the AD to actively help pull and deliver reporting, in addition to driving measurement strategy.
YOUR IMPACT:
Primary responsibilities revolve around providing thought leadership with regards to clients' measurement strategies:
Build and mentor a team of analysts on the performance/in-app space
Proficient with primary buying and ad-serving tools (Prisma, Sizmek, etc)
Manage internal (Mindshare) and external client relationships to guide the Business Intelligence engagements
Design and manage research projects (Kantar Millward Brown, Upwave)
Evaluate vendors, technologies and new advertising opportunities
Train staff on syndicated and proprietary research tools and systems, manage day to day questions
Mastery of proprietary Mindshare tools and systems (primarily econometric focused)
Lead advanced analytic requests alongside modeling team, support strategic vision of client
Manage relationships with clients
Lead the team in developing long-term Measurement Roadmaps, bespoke to client (mainly mass media focused)
Supervise creation and execution of campaign-specific measurement frameworks
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors or advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Business, Math, or Sciences is preferred
Minimum of four to five years' experience preferred
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication abilities
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other cross-functional teams
Ability to manage and prioritize competing projects and deliverables
Experience with a variety of the following tools and platforms preferred:
Advanced Excel Experience
Data Visualization - Tableau, PowerBI
Web Analytics - Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics
Syndicated Measurement: comScore, Nielsen
Ad Effectiveness Research: Kantar Millward Brown, Upwave, Lucid, Dynata
Familiarity with SQL, R, Python a PLUS
Life at GroupM
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. GroupM employees can tap into the global GroupM & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
GroupM is WPP's media investment group and the world's leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment, as measured by the independent research bureau COMvergence. Through its global agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, and T&Pm, and cross-channel performance (GroupM Nexus), data (Choreograph), entertainment (GroupM Motion Entertainment) and investment solutions, GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business. Discover more at www.groupm.com.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://www.wpp.com/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.