Overview of job
GroupM is the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for an Executive, Buying to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for handling media vendors and facilitating clients throughout the buying process and additional duties as assigned. The role includes both independent and coordinated buying initiatives.
At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to: COE Manager, Buying
3 best things about the job:
- Being part of a talented, and passionate team
- Working and interacting closely with top media corporations
- Opportunity to implement and execute industry first initiatives
In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:
- Complete knowledge of buying and planning systems.
- Understanding of the GroupM buying and planning process – includes basic understanding and importance of proprietary tools.
- Execute basic media and proprietary campaigns.
In six months:
- Conduct negotiations with partners and close deals.
- Analyze and interpret data and its impact.
- Develop strong relationships with partners.
In 12 months:
- Develop, execute and analyze negotiation deals.
- Promote GroupM proprietary products.
- Close negotiation deals and manage assigned clients.
What your day job looks like at GroupM:
- Independently execute campaign implementation for assigned portfolio of clients, ensuring seamless delivery
- Monitor, manage and report on client’s budgets, ensuring all targets are achieved
- Ensure the best-in-class processes are adhered to for all campaigns, maintaining high standards and operational excellence
- Foster good relationships with GroupM Agency Planners and relevant team members, ensuring timelines are met and workloads are managed effectively
- Assist the Campaign Delivery team while building, maintaining and upholding a good client relation by constantly providing value-added solutions and services
- Work closely with all team members to improve working efficiency and effectiveness
- Establish effective collaboration and trustworthy relationships with media vendors
- Continuously stay updated on new tools and delivery technologies, leveraging them to maximize campaign performance
- Provide actionable and insightful mid and post campaign reports to improve in-flight optimizations and future campaign brief recommendations
- Take on additional projects or tasks as assigned, adapting to the evolving needs of the team and clients.
What you’ll bring:
- Highly numerate, organized, with an ability to demonstrate implementation and adherence to processes
- Good understanding of analytical techniques and interest in discovering insights from post campaign data
- Strive for excellence demonstrated by a commitment to continuous improvement, taking initiative and delivering results despite constraints
- Meticulous attention to detail and problem solving
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent diploma in disciplines as STEM, Mass Communications, Digital Advertising/Media, Business Studies or relevant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
- Effective communication skills and ability to adjust to a fast-changing environment
- Team player - able to receive and provide feedback professionally, thrive in a team environment and able to work collaboratively
More about GroupM
GroupM - GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support and tools to innovate and grow.
About Malaysia
GroupM Malaysia is situated in the prime location of Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. Malaysia is a multi-racial and multicultural country, there is a strong “Muhibbah” culture and the office environment is full of “Semangat” as half of our talent are below the age of 30.
You can expect diversity, strong collaboration and a fun yet dynamic environment here! With endless growth opportunities for marketing, media and branding professionals, we provide the support to enable ambitions to come to life. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career in media, there is no better place to be in than Malaysia.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
