1419 - Global Strategy Manager

About WPP Media

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WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. 

Summary of Role

We are looking for a high performing Global Strategy Manager who will be part of a dedicated strategy and innovation team, working with the Global Strategy Director to develop global media strategies for Unilever Foods, as well as working with the local markets to guide local implementation and to share best practice and learning. 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Key day to day strategy interface for Unilever Global Brand and Media Teams as well as relevant creative agency partners
• Support Global Strategy Director in the development of global communication strategies. In collaboration with local markets to inform creative development and local media implementation.
• Working with specialist functions within Mindshare WW, especially the insights and innovation specialists, to create compelling audience and channel insights 

Skills and Experience: 

• Experience and Capabilities: Unilever is one of the largest and progressive marketing and media organisations in the world. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of working in local, regional and global media roles for high profile Global Brands. Producing industry leading and award-winning campaigns.
• Mindshare Knowledge: Accelerate knowledge of Mindshare, including the skills and services available and the key people who deliver those services. Across the wider Unilever Central Team, The regional/local Centres of Excellence and the Mindshare network.
  • Awareness and understanding of research tools, including Mindshare proprietary tools, syndicated services and publicly available data.
• Partners and Suppliers: Up to date knowledge of media owners, content owners, production agencies, research companies and other suppliers which Mindshare or our clients can partner with.
• General Skills: Excellence in communication, presentation and team building. At Mindshare, we work with Unilever in 70+ markets. Given the global footprint of the Unilever business, a second language is preferred.
• Key Attributes:
  • Curious– about humans, what makes them tick, what makes them connect. About channels, new, old and changing, always asking how can we break the mould of how things may have been.
  • Creative– always looking for new and exciting ways to bring brands to audiences. For the extra ‘spark’ or stretch in the plan that may not be expected.
  • Challenging– themselves and others to consider if there is a new way, a better way or an uncharted way to solve business challenges 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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