Global Account Manager

Job Description Summary :
Hybrid
Agency :
Havas Media Group
Job Description Summary :
Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, operating in over 100 countries. The Group is made up of three major divisions: Havas Creative Group, Havas Media Group and Havas Health & You.We have a multi-disciplinary offering, united under one leadership, all in one building: advertising, media, data, technology, digital, social, mobile, CRM, UX, sports and entertainment, public relations, corporate communications, healthcare, design, research, employer branding and recruitment. Havas is the only truly integrated marketing and communications company in the UK.Our mission is to unite brands and people through meaningful connections, driving business success. We are the fastest growing of the global networks and have a challenger brand mentality. We share one common purpose: to bring media and creative closer together for the benefit of our clients.Havas Media Global is a dedicated team supporting global clients across strategy, insight, media, creative and digital. The culture of our group is best described as dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative.We are solely immersed in global assignments and have the experience and understanding to fulfil the needs and challenges of global clients. We believe in modelling team structures after those of our clients and are set up to meet the unique requirements of each, from centralised one-hub market management to more coordinated or decentralised needs, adding value by leveraging central and local media expertise and the totality of our clients’ media investments.
Job Description :
The Global Account Manager will be working with all markets to plan and coordinate media activities in the region on behalf of a large international automotive client.This role sits within a global account ecosystem and is designed to support clients at a global and regional level. The Global Account Manager will be responsible for managing the planning and implementation of campaigns through our local markets and regional trading hub, as well as providing expert guidance on regional trends and market specifics to ensure optimal campaign planning and delivery. The role requires a blend of multi market media coordination activities, strategy support and account management. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and self-motivated individual, who will be a valuable addition to our international team.
Mission & Responsibilities
Liaising with and building a strong relationship with the global client
s
in collaboration with the
additional
team members
Taking ownership of
global requests coming from
global clients and ensure
timely
and quality
response
s
, hereunder
ensuring global governance guidelines are followed
and quality assurance of
the
output sourced from the Havas global
network
Working with the global
clients and
regional
and local
Havas
teams to understand strategic and operational requirements of upcoming campaigns
and ad hoc
requests
Developing relationships with key
local
markets
, regional
hubs
and the
trading hub in UK
Briefing of markets, and trad
ers
on campaigns
, c
oordinating inputs and adding value by checking and
validating
submitted wor
k before sharing with the global
client
Provide support to local markets to ensure understanding of and compliance to
global
strategies and relevant local
activations
Ongoing campaign oversight and maintenance including reporting,
optimisations
and financial
reconciliations
Act as custodian of client processes and ensure region wide understanding and compliance. Providing
support and training to local markets when necessary
Guide the client through market responses, particularly new or seldom active markets to ensure market information is well received.
Support the global teams in the collection and checking of regional data and insights for inclusion in global knowledge and insight deliverables such as media landscapes, planning benchmarks, etc.
Develop and monitor weekly communications and contact programme with local markets and central clients
.
Act as knowledge centre for the client by
demonstrating
expertise
and understanding of the local markets
in a global
context
Bringmedia innovation to the client
and
facilitate
sharing of knowledge and
expertise
from local
markets and regions
.
Skills
W
e’re
Looking For:
Ability to liaise confidently with clients at all levels and react to diverse cultural practises
Relationship building skills internally (local offices, global teams, finance team) and externally (clients and media owners) with the ability to quickly build rapport and
establish
strong working relationships
Excellent attention to detail and timeline management, effective under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines
Strong
communication
skills, both written and presentation
skills
.
Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Strong digital media
experience working with programmatic and soc
ial media
campaigns
Thorough understanding of the media planning and implementation process and the role of different
media
channels
(ATL and digital) in the context of
a media
strategy.
Excellent written and spoken English (other languages helpful).
Global media experience is
preferred
At least 3
years’ experience
in a media agency preferably in an international capacity and therefore with some coordination
experience
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Contract Type :
PermanentHere at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. If you don't find a suitable opening on our Career Site, don't worry! You can still send your resume to us. Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with more than 22,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor-made, meaningful, innovative and
entertainment-oriented
solutions that support them in their positive transformation.
Life at Havas
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