ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR

At WPP, we’re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology.

Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP’s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client’s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that’s why we’ve built OpenDoor for Amazon.

OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon – building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact – for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too.

The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production.

OpenDoor’s values are built from Amazon’s own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP’s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP’s Creative Transformation meets Amazon’s next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what’s done today and build a better future.

By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP’s top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth’s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Offline Buying & Activation Manager. This is a Full-time based in Istanbul. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executing all offline media planning processes for the Amazon
• Regularly monitoring and revising plans to achieve targeted goals
• Providing support to the relevant manager in all operational
• Conducting reporting processes meticulously
• Sharing acquired industry knowledge within the group by closely monitoring the competition
• Adequately utilizing all industry-specific tools, systems, and processes within the agency
• Works confidently with planning teams, clients & media partners.
• Supports all offline investment work by compiling client research, competitive data, and relevant frameworks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various media tactics and their typical business outcomes.
• Learns the metrics to assess the performance of products against client needs/expectations.
• Develops measures/KPI's to ensure the products continue to perform against client/agencies needs/expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, Communication, Advertising, or Media
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in media planning
• Proficient in Medplan, Adex, Instar
• Advanced data management and reporting skills
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Fluent level in English.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
• Passion for innovation and a desire to challenge industry norms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR

• Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies.
• Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open.
• Data-Driven Environment: Develop your analytical skills and contribute to data-driven decision making.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale

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 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.

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

ROLE: Hybrid AM/PM 

LOCATION: Istanbul, Turkey 

Time zone: Turkey 

Onsite – 2-3 days in clients’ office 

FTC – 12 months  

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM 

OLIVER is a global marketing agency.  Our skilled creative talents are dedicated to high-profile clients and are based either onsite, near site or offsite in our hubs. OLIVER partnered with this client in 2015 building out a language localisation team and since then we have launched multiple teams, and we are now embarking on our biggest venture with them in the form of a centralised adaptation global team. 

With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, this client has been defining sport culture since the beginning. And they’re not done. We are working with this client to build a dedicated global centralised adaptation dedicated team, which will deliver all their global localised remastering and adaptation needs. 

Our team will support clients' global markets from our centralised offices as well as being onsite/near-site with the clients in these markets. The support will span from eCom, social, print and their retail content needs. This team will serve as client’s bespoke global adaptation global agency, working at the heart of their business.    

We are looking for people who want to work closer with clients and brands, who are entrepreneurial and relish the opportunity to be a part of something new and dynamic.  

WHAT IS REQUIRED:  

• Working with globally supplied creative, delivering end to end management of large brand campaigns. Channels: Retail and in-store advertising, Digital, Social, OOH, DOOH, Ecom, Paid Media   

• End to end management of all asset creation across; Retail and in-store advertising, Digital, Social, OOH, DOOH and Press   

• Working with offsite / international hubs to deliver work 

• Delivering project ownership, with support from the Account Team, including:  

• Interrogating and adapting client briefs so they’re Production and Studio friendly 

• Working with client to forecast and plan workloads 

• Planning and booking the required studio resource with the Resource Manager 

• Briefing work to the creative team to execute 

• QC of all assets before sharing with clients 

• Managing review and amends with clients 

• Developing and managing project timelines 

• Estimating how long a job will take 

• Communicating project milestones to all relevant team members 

• Final delivery of assets to client and media partners 

• Work collaboratively within the team to deliver high quality work 

• Daily and weekly status reports delivered both internally and externally with client 

• Work collaboratively, motivate and encourage the closest and wider teams ensuring all team members remain focused on delivering the best work possible and feel supported in doing so 

• Be pro-active and therefore anticipate and rectify issues at the project outset before they become a problem. Identify, manage and mitigate against project risks at all times 

• Plan and schedule projects efficiently, therefore ensuring the optimum  

       use of company resources 

• Communicate project status both internally and externally according to agreed 

       account process 

• Oversee the creative output; acting as guardian to ensure quality is kept high  

       across all projects 

• Strive to follow and implement the best practice production process within OLIVER and with clients 

• A strong passion for sport and particularly for sportswear brand.  

• Ideally a strong background in advertising campaign production. 

WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE:  

• 2-4 years experience working in an agency / high volume production environment  

• Experience working in an advertising agency; sports and lifestyle category is a plus 

• Experience delivering creative or creative production for retail and paid media campaigns  

• Cross channel experience; Retail and in-store advertising, Digital, Social, OOH, DOOH, Ecom, Paid Media   

• Experience with multiple projects across multiple languages at once 

• A solid understanding of channel best practices 

• A mindset that thrives in a fast-paced environment, with high volumes of activity 

• Be a solution focused team member, with confident communication skills both        

      internally and externally with client  

• Strong project management skills and highly detail-oriented and organised  

• Ability to quickly immerse in brands, problem-solve and be fully into role within 90  

       days 

• Smooth team operations with flawless execution of projects on time and with excellence 

• Confident in contributing to daily and project stand-ups  

• A basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and AfterEffects and what 

       they’re used for 

• Good understanding of how long things take and ability to estimate time required for creatives 

• Experience in managing external stakeholder relationships such as media, wholesale or ecom partners 

• Comfortable with working with remote clients and functional team in different time zones and cultures 

• Experience managing projects from briefing to delivery 

Req ID: 16466

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About us

We were founded in 2017 with the motivation to reach people globally by giving them unique and unforgettable experiences with disruptive products. Our games have reached over 3.5 billion people. This could only be done by gathering exceptional talent and creating a culture to enhance team spirit and creativity. We are looking for passionate teammates to join our team!

What you’ll be doing

• Managing existing user acquisition channels for maximum performance and ROI
• Analyzing campaign data to identify areas for improvement and optimization 
• Working closely with 3rd parties (e.g. Facebook, Google, Ad networks)
• Collaborating with creative team in ad production 

Desired skills and experiences

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in Engineering, Management or Economics
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication and team work skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Attention to details
• Passion for Match Villains and mobile puzzle games in general

What makes our team so unique

• Feedback and transparency are at the heart of everything we do
• Exceptional and passionate people/team members
• Every idea counts
• Never-ending learning
• We never stop asking the questions “why” and “how”

Our Perks

• Team events and trips
• Great food
• On-site gym
• Full health benefits
• Compensation for paid military service
• Relocation support
• Good Job Games Coin Program that lets you have unforgettable experiences (e.g. Going on a cruise trip to Norway or seeing the Northern Lights)

This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Sarıyer. We do not offer a fully-remote working option.

About us

We were founded in 2017 with the motivation to reach people globally by giving them unique and unforgettable experiences with disruptive products. Our games have reached over 3.5 billion people. This could only be done by gathering exceptional talent and creating a culture to enhance team spirit and creativity. We are looking for passionate teammates to join our team!

As part of our Growth Team, you'll be challenged daily to find innovative ways to improve our games and maximize player reach. Our team combines creative and analytical thinking to develop effective marketing strategies and identify growth opportunities. 

What you’ll be doing

• Managing existing user acquisition channels and discovering new opportunities
• Conducting in-depth campaign analysis to evaluate performance and ROI
• Developing and implementing bidding strategies for optimal campaign performance
• Defining KPIs and analyzing campaigns for better understanding of the target audience
• Collaborating with creative team in ad production 

Desired skills and experiences

• 1-2 years of experience in performance marketing
• Bachelor's degree, ideally in Engineering, Management or Economics
• Excellent communication and team work skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for Match Villains and mobile puzzle games in general

What makes our team so unique

• Feedback and transparency are at the heart of everything we do
• Exceptional and passionate people/team members
• Every idea counts
• Never-ending learning
• We never stop asking the questions “why” and “how”

Our Perks

• Team events and trips
• Great food
• On-site gym
• Full health benefits
• Compensation for paid military service
• Good Job Games Coin Program that lets you have unforgettable experiences (e.g. Going on a cruise trip to Norway or seeing the Northern Lights)

This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Sarıyer. We do not offer a fully-remote working option.