WHO WE ARE 

With $43billion in media billings worldwide, MAGNA is the multi-platform strategic media investment unit of Mediabrands, the entity created by holding company IPG – a global provider of advertising and marketing solutions - to manage all its global media-related assets. MAGNA is responsible for forecasts, insights, negotiation strategy, and value creation across all media platforms. The Global Value team’s primary focus is on delivering value for our key Global clients.

We are dynamic, empowered, and entrepreneurial. We pride ourselves in being an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we believe in. IPG Mediabrands are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications regardless of gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or belief.

THE ROLE

This role sits within a dedicated team to service Amazon globally. You will be part of IPG’s dedicated agency for Amazon - Rufus. Rufus is a unique offering to Amazon, powered by Initiative. Our team is passionate about working on Amazon and thrives on the fast-moving pace of the business. As Manager, you will report directly into the Senior Manager. You will also have management responsibility for Analyst(s)support within the team.

As Manager you will develop media knowledge across all media types (TV, Digital, OOH, Print & Radio) across multiple geographies including Europe, APAC, LATAM and North America.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

As Manager you will develop and maintain close relationships with the following stakeholders.

• Senior Rufus Value team members; the Group Director, Global Value
• Peers across the broader Global Value team
• Country Trading leads and Heads of Media
• Rufus country leads
• Rufus Investment team

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Value Management

• Manage cost tracking and reporting across a range of markets including, briefing of data requests to local teams, checking data for accuracy, analysing results, and working with the local teams to capture all value.
• Act as a first point of escalation and problem solving for any local trading issues which impact Value delivery, escalating and supporting the Senior Manager where appropriate.
• Deliver regular global Value reporting against tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy, in a clear and easy to understand format.
• Help streamline and arrange the data collection and reporting process.
• Querying country buying teams on Value delivery and help to summarise to senior members of the team.
• Support the Global Value team leadership in developing additional Value measurement to enhance the broader Value product.
• Share best practices across local markets and support the roll out of new global Value product initiatives.
• Act as the in-house system expert for the Rufus Value team, ensuring the systems are kept up to date with relevant and correct information.

Internal & External Client engagement

• Help Senior Manager prepare country data to share with auditor for VP validation and benchmarking.
• Work with local agency trading teams, acting in a consultant capacity to ensure they fully understand commitment structures and how to optimise delivery.
• Support Senior Manager preparing data for Amazon QBRs.

Team Management

• Line management of the analysts within the Rufus team, managing their workflow and set expectations for development.
• Train junior members of the team in the Amazon specific methodology.
• Set up and manage ways of working across the team to deliver to timelines and meet client expectations.
• Help create and deliver best-in-class media knowledge training for all junior analysts across the broader Global Value team.

ABOUT YOU

• You are independent, self-motivated, and hardworking
• You are accurate and analytically sophisticated with strong attention to detail
• You have good communication and articulation skills
• You are able to work across cultural boundaries in an articulate and sensitive manner
• You have the ability to present data clearly and succinctly
• You have helped manage junior team members before, and you take satisfaction from helping them grow in their careers
• Ability to build professional relationships with client and colleagues.

Employee Transparency

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!