Digital Strategic Lead

7 months ago


Sandton, South Africa Zenith Full time

**Company Description**:

- We are the ROI Agency_
- We blend data, technology and brilliant specialists to scout out new opportunities, solve complex challenges and grow our clients’ business_
- What we believe:_
- We believe in exploring new perspectives. Looking at things differently. Turning structures upside down, back to front and sideways. Excited by what we might find._
- Thinking big and acting bigger_
- So we think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we’re great, but as a team we’re unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI._

We are looking for a Digital Strategic Lead to join our team of specialists working on VISA SSA. As a Digital Strategy Lead for VISA, you will provide strategic media insight, thinking and direction for the client and SSA HUB and new business that you work on.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Takes overall responsibility for the VISA PO1 SSA digital strategy team, as well as the strategic outputs for the unit, working in conjunction with ATL strategy teams in SSA markets.

JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manage and produce quality work in line with:

- Agency processes.
- Global tools and processes.
- Produce clear, innovative strategies at a senior level.
- Deliver solid implementation planning briefs.
- Assist with media negotiations if necessary.
- Ensure flow plans accurately reflect the strategy.
- Ensure teams (Offline and Online) are consolidating flow plans into one flow plan.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies.
- Manage client relationships at all levels in the business.
- Ensure seamless work with digital strategists on the business.
- Develop other strategists in the team or Groupe.
- Work on New Business Pitches as and when required
- Manage general work output quality as part of the strategic process
- Manage client budgets and oversee implementation accordingly
- Hard KPI scores:

- Effective representation of Publicis Media: Keep abreast of international and local trends, across all agency disciplines and practices.
- Bi-annual thought-leadership/opinion piece either written or delivered in a presentation.
- New Business: Assist with new business pitches. (Experience in pitching).
- Awards: Enter two awards annually, that warrant winning.
- Set and track spend objectives for ETV, SABC, Media 24, OOH and other.
- Report in regularly to the BUD

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Energetic, self-starting, can-do, good track record of delivering solid ATL strategies and building solid client relationships. Team player. Instills confidence. Well presented. Progressive, forward thinking. Adaptable. Technology savvy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Participate in training and development courses provided to ensure skill level is evolving with the industry.

Accurate daily timesheet completion.

**Qualifications**
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Digital Strategist/Lead with a minimum of 7 years media experience, with a thorough understanding of Digital media
- Sound strategic skills and thinking
- Thorough understanding of SSA market landscapes
- Thorough understanding and experience of Media Agency processes and tools
- Experience managing teams, mentorship and leading top talent across multiple verticals of media agencies
- Strong client service skills, focused on building and managing strong partnerships
- Strong presentation skills
- African agency collective co-ordination

**Additional Information**:

- Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world, employing over 100 000 talented minds, across 100 countries. Publicis Groupe has made a name for itself by putting its people first. We, at Publicis Groupe Africa, are no different. With over 60 agencies across 36 countries on the continent, there’s no better place to grow a rewarding career in media, communications, marketing or advertising in Africa._


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