Groupm Nexus Offline Media Buying Manager

**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 a Non-Biddable Buying Manager to join us.

In this role, your duties will be varied and challenging. You will be responsible for the implementation and execution of traditional (TV, Non-TV & Non-biddable Digital) media campaigns for a portfolio of GroupM Agency’s clients.

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 the GMS Non-Biddable Buying Team Lead.

**3 best things about the job**:
- You will work with GroupM’s Agencies on various accounts which will challenge your critical thinking & creative ideations.
- Opportunity to interact and learn from the best people within GroupM Singapore.
- Having fun whilst learning on the job with cool people at the company

**In this role, your goals will be**:
**In three months**:

- Gained media knowledge across various platforms
- Well versed on the proprietary & industry tools within the agency
- Understanding of media behaviors and how the target audience interacts with traditional and non-biddable digital media
- Independently execute traditional media campaigns (such as TV, radio, OOH, Cinema and Non-Biddable Digital) for the assigned portfolio of clients

**In six months**:

- Understanding of clients’ brand, GroupM agency’s deliverables and campaign KPIs
- Managed campaign to ensure seamless execution
- Understanding and 100% compliance with finance processes, GroupM policies and procedures

**In 12 months**:

- Proactively identify opportunities to improve and enhance clients’ campaigns and advise GroupM agencies accordingly
- Proactively propose media solutions to drive effective results for the business
- Continuously expand and share knowledge and understanding of new trends, media channels and technologies

**What your day job looks like at GroupM**:

- Buying/ implementation of all campaigns upon receipt of signed IB, media plan / schedule
- Prepare detailed TV / Radio spots schedule
- Material copy requisition/media diary/copy instruction & extending material deadlines
- Request for proof of delivery/posting/execution/screenshots
- Post-buy analysis & reporting (TV & NB Digital)
- Monitor contractual obligations and media spends
- Reconciliation of schedules and 3rd party invoice disputes (to work together with Agency Planner)
- Accountability for buying efficiency
- Negotiation of annual media master contracts, deals or packages

**What you will bring**:

- A strong knowledge of all traditional and non-biddable digital media
- Self-confidence, good judgement, sound decision-making, flexibility, self-motivation and ability to challenge the status quo
- Organized with an ability to demonstrate implementation and adherence to processes
- Strive for excellence demonstrated by a commitment to continuous improvement, taking initiative and delivering results despite constraints
- Team player able to receive and provide feedback, thrive and collaborate in a cross-functional environment

**Minimum qualifications. Desired knowledge, skills and abilities**:

- 5+ years in offline media planning and buying
- Proactive, collaborative, and possess a “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to multi-task
- Passionate about Media and Advertising and eager to keep learning
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel

**More about GroupM**

GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $50B in annual media investment through agencies Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the outcomes-driven programmatic audience company, Xaxis. GroupM’s portfolio includes Data & Technology (Choreograph), Investment and Services, all united in vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people.

By leveraging all the benefits of scale, the company innovates, differentiates and generates sustained value for our clients wherever they do business.

**More about GroupM Singapore**

GroupM Singapore operates in one of the most dynamic and exciting environments in the world. Although it is a small domestic market, there is a vibrant media industry which is undergoing rapid evolution as digital technology reshapes the way marketing supports advertisers’ needs. Being at the crossroads of Asia means, that aside from the local clients and media owners, we also have a high proportion of multi-national clients, renowned brands and media owners. Making GroupM Singapore the Number One organisation to join and develop your career in media investment.

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