Qureos Mentor

Publicis Groupe Middle East

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Spark Foundry is a global media agency brand within Publicis Media, a key division of Publicis Groupe. Spark Foundry harnesses a startup spirit with a powerhouse soul by combining an entrepreneurial, innovative business approach with the resources, capabilities, and marketplace reach of Publicis Media, Ad Age&rsquo;s 2023 &ldquo;Agency Network of the Year.&rdquo; The agency leverages best-in-class industry talent in over 50 countries across the world, including the USA, UK, MENA, Poland, Australia, and China. Spark Foundry has received numerous industry accolades, including Ad Age's 2022 "Media Agency of the Year,&rdquo; Adweek's 2022 "U.S. Media Agency of the Year,&rdquo; and a shortlist for Campaign US&rsquo;s 2023 &ldquo;Media Agency of the Year.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 Overall development and execution of media plans across multiple clients and industries, taking into account both the client's and the agency's key performance indicators.
 
 
 Identifying new business opportunities and generating leads.
 
 
 Drive growth in various assigned areas of focus, utilizing cross-functional synergies to improve efficiency and support the client's broader goals.
 
 
 Identify organic growth, cross /up-selling drivers to maximize growth for the agency.
 
 
 Bring in cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies.
 
 
 Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications, including ongoing communication and relationship building to improve client satisfaction and grow their business.
 
 
 Play a role in shaping the overall direction and success of the media planning team.
 
 
 Offer mentorship and guidance to the overall team members.
 
 
 Represent the company in client and industry meetings and presentations.
 
 
 Contribute to the overall business and strategic direction of the media planning team.
 
 
 Oversee the development and implementation of media strategies, including day-to-day operations.
 
 
 Effectively manage resources and work to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members through mentoring and training.
 
 
 Act a client lead responsible in nurturing and building a strong rapport that fosters strong partnerships through effective communication and relevant advice.
 
 
 Develop educational programs to expand clients' knowledge and understanding of media strategy.
 
 
 Possess a comprehensive understanding of communications strategy and advertising principles.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 Ability to comprehend clients' requirements, pose appropriate inquiries, manage their expectations and devise a plan for utilizing media outlets (including creating a media plan and offering suggestions) in accordance with the client's goals.
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 Act as a consultant that understands client requirements able to devise an actionable plan built around an omnichannel approach and in accordance with the client's goals.
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 Collaborates with various departments and teams to increase opportunities for cross-selling and discover ways to establish partnerships, such as through media, data, and content, within the organization and with clients.
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 Has a thorough understanding of all Publicis Media products and services, and is able to clearly and confidently explain their features and benefits to clients in a proficient manner.
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 Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research.
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 Expert in industry trends and best practices.
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 Strong understanding of media laws and regulations.
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 Proficient knowledge of digital media and emerging technologies.
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 Proficient in the use of MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
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 Expert level knowledge of and experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms, such as Z/X Plan, Statex, Global Web Index (GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.
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 Expert knowledge of various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager.
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 Expert commercial acumen, delivering and driving ROI force for both business partners and agency whilst being both efficient and effective and in line with set internal &amp; external KPIs.
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 Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong selling skills, strong numeracy, literacy and accuracy.
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 Proficient project management and organizational skills.
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 Ensure internal and external marketing of the agency's work in regional and international awards.
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 Contribute valuable ideas, opinions and feedback and communicate in an open and candid manner.
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 Monitor day-to-day aspects of junior employees' work to ensure high quality output.
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 Lead by example and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.
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 Carry out appraisals for the team and proactively manage team motivation and growth.
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 Provide on-the-job training and learning opportunities for junior employees.
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 Be a strong team player within Account/Planning teams, Buying and specialist teams.
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 Undertake additional projects beyond client responsibilities as requested, such as help on new business or analysis for regional offices.
 
 
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 Business Acumen &amp; Operational Efficiency
 
 
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 Proficient understanding of the advertising and media industry and the role of media planning within it.
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 Proven ability to manage multiple projects, clients, and stakeholders, with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
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 Knowledge of how to measure ROI from media plans.
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 Ability to manage internal teams and external vendors and agencies.
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 Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting and a strong understanding of business strategy.
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 Strong grasp of &amp; ability to develop channel-specific strategies, media plans and reports across both Offline &amp; Online Channels.
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 Strong media knowledge of the market, consumer, and media research available.
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 Expert communication abilities and ability to interpret client objectives.
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 Strong ability to train and develop analytical skills in staff.
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 Assist &amp; develop team members capabilities including crafting a career growth plan for them.
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 Work closely with Buying and Finance team to provide investment briefs, oversee implementation plans, address any issues with ongoing plans and report on media investments.
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 Responsible for overseeing and ensuring smooth functioning of relationships with clients, suppliers, and other departments.
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 Quality control and adjustment to ensure seamless and compliant operation.
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 Proactively involved in company wide initiatives as appropriate to the role.
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 Comprehensive knowledge of all specialist teams and ability to sell relevant services to clients.
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 Sound understanding of trading issues and how they impact media strategy.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
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 Minimum of 10 years of experience in a media planning or related role.
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 Proven ability to lead and manage teams of planning professionals.
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 Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
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 Experience in business development and industry representation.
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 Digital Certifications across the major platforms, including Meta (FB &amp; IG), Google, Snap Chat, Twitter &amp; TikTok, in addition to in depth understanding in industry developments &amp; initiatives I.e.: commerce, Metaverse, NFTs, etc... . . . .
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 R-2938P-3324
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Business Director - Media Planning

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 The women and men working at Publicis are more ready to face the future than at any other creative company. Since our birth in 1926, we have always been the leaders of change.
 
 
 We have always managed to anticipate the developments and inflection points of our industry - successfully investing in digital in its early stages, for example.
 
 
 Transformation means keeping pace with the huge changes taking place in the economy, in technology and in society at large. In an age of convergence and empowerment, we aim to attract people can help our clients reinvent themselves and guide them through their transformation. That&rsquo;s the challenge: help our clients transform their business. It demands colorful personalities with an irrepressible passion for all the opportunities unleashed by digital disruption.
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 The Senior Designer is responsible for leading the creative work. We are looking for a creative, innovative Design-based talent to join our team with focus on brand identities and guidelines. The responsibilities of the Senior Designer - Design include interpreting client briefs and turning them into creative solutions, delivering high-quality brand design output, working with the design teams, and troubleshooting design problems.
 
 
 To be a successful Senior Designer, you should be able to adhere to tight deadlines and manage budget constraints to deliver a great product and experience. Ultimately, a top-notch design person should have strong communication and analytical skills.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Technical &amp; Product
 
 
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 Work closely with the insights and strategy team to develop breakthrough, creative ideas and articulate the ideas in the creative brief
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 Coordinate with multi-skilled teams of designers, strategists, researchers, and production specialists including initial briefings, day-to-day direction, storyboarding, creative review meetings
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 Lead creative presentations and orchestrate other team members to present the work
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 Monitor and circulate the latest design-related trends information
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 Capture and document project case studies
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 Contribute proactively to business development efforts, existing client opportunities, proposal writing and presentations
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 Strategic thinker and understanding of branding processes and brand identity design
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 High ability to lead and execute branding processes from conceptualization to execution to final guidelines implementation
 
 
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 Business Acumen &amp; Operational Efficiency
 
 
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 Naturally well organized and unfazed when working towards deadlines
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 Have a sense of teamwork, and want to be part of a group of colleagues who take care of themselves, value themselves, and respect each other.
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 Ease to express creative ideas clearly and concisely.
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 Understand communication as an integrated &ldquo;whole&rdquo; and not as something on / off.
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 Adobe CC domain and web design and Adobe Premiere knowledge for the assembly of audiovisual models.
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 Any level of Motion graphic skills.
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 Demonstrable experience creating and designing offline and online campaigns.
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 High level of involvement, commitment, and responsibility.
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 Knowledge of interactive exteriors, websites, e-mailings, landings, campaigns on RRSS Instagram, Facebook, etc.
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 Knowledge in web design, UI and Interactive Design, and PowerPoint and Email Templates
 
 
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 Innovative &amp; Analytical Mindset
 
 
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 Ideate, craft, and execute original and iconic design concepts in response to client briefs, objectives, or goals
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 Is responsible for the proper placement, context, and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment
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 Develop creative ideas that meet both our client's objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company&rsquo;s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism
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 Present, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team
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 Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
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 Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning, and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work
 
 
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 People &amp; Leadership
 
 
 
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 Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area
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 Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration
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 Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner
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 Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment
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 Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view
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 Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients
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 Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own
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 Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution
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 Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.
 
 
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 Self
 
 
 
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 Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
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 Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
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 Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
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 Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
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 Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
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 Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
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 Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
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 Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
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 Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 5+ years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft, some that saw the light of day, and maybe some that didn&rsquo;t strong history in branding, brand identity design and establishing guidelines.
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 R-2013P-2273
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Senior Designer

Join Publicis Groupe Middle East and explore 2   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

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Business Director - Media Planning

Senior Designer