Implementation & Activation Manager

Be a foundational member of our brand-new Asahi team, responsible for the hands-on delivery of all media implementation, planning, and investment. Own the omnichannel execution, with a special focus on OOH and the exciting world of BVOD/SVOD, where you'll brief our offshore team and manage key partners like Netflix, Nine, and Paramount. Get straight into the action, delivering the H2 media plans, managing all bookings, and expertly navigating any makegoods to ensure flawless campaign delivery. Act as a mentor and guide for the team's executives and co-ordinators, overseeing their workflow and ensuring every plan is delivered against investment KPIs with 100% accuracy. Build strong relationships with media partners to find creative opportunities and bring unmissable campaigns and memorable sponsorship executions to life for our new flagship client.

Responsibilities

Hands-on delivery of all media implementation, planning, and investment; Own omnichannel execution with focus on OOH and BVOD/SVOD; Brief offshore team and manage key partners like Netflix, Nine, and Paramount; Deliver H2 media plans, manage bookings, navigate makegoods; Mentor team executives and co-ordinators, oversee workflow, ensure plans delivered against investment KPIs with 100% accuracy; Build strong relationships with media partners to find creative opportunities and bring campaigns and sponsorship executions to life

Requirements

Detail-obsessed and energetic hybrid planner-buyer with a passion for creative executions; True planner-buyer DNA with proven experience in both planning and buying media; Strong practical skills in OOH; Deep understanding of the digital video landscape, including the constructs of programmatic buying; Meticulous eye for detail; Hardworking, positive mindset geared towards finding solutions; Supportive nature, ready to contribute to a great team environment and provide clear guidance to junior team members

Nice to have

Experience working on large, complex clients with a sponsorship focus (like CPG, wagering or insurance); Auditing experience

Benefits

Competitive salary package; 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days; Option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year; Flexible working environment; Paid parental leave; Flexible public holidays; Birthday leave; Early finishes during the summer months; Learning and development opportunities; Supportive and inclusive workplace culture; Mental wellness support via Employee Assistance Program; Employee resource groups and frequent in-office events; Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks; Office with 180 degree views of Melbourne Skyline