Media Investment Director - Agyle

Job Description:

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Amplifi, is dentsu’s supply-side management platform and stands at the forefront of media innovation in partnership with Carat, iProspect and dentsu x. With a comprehensive grasp of the media supply chain, amplifi specialises in addressable advertising, location-based media, advanced TV and entertainment.

We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Media Investment Director with our awesome Agyle team within Amplifi in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior media sales/partnerships Director to be part of our central dentsu team, connecting with all our media brands and across all areas of dentsu.

The role:

As the Media Investment Director – Agyle, you will have specific focus on the development and operational delivery of Agyle, dentsu’s principal trading business model, which delivers value to our clients, through making risk-based investments with media, technology, and content partners.

Core responsibilities:

• Actively engages and maintains relationships with the Director, Media and Team Lead Client Operations and key partners across all brands
• Assesses the role of the team in serving client needs including relevant measures and Service level agreements (SLAs) where appropriate
• Leads performance reporting and governance to support performance goals and continuous improvement activities to make operations more effective for clients and businesses
• Leads in implementing a continuous improvement culture to achieve improved media client operations in coordination with Media and Performance Operations leadership
• Leads shared service team in running root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
• Manages campaign timelines and deliverables in coordination with internal and external partners to ensure that appropriate materials are received and/or distributed correctly
• Drives the highest levels of financial control across Media Client Operations
• Manages the annual performance review and goal setting process for direct reports

A bit about you:

• Strong network of Publisher relationships with excellent understanding of media products
• Working understanding of media tools and how they are utilised in an agency environment
• Sales and partnerships background – strong negotiation skillset
• Commercially minded with excellent financial acumen and demonstrated success in building commercial arrangements with external partners
• Expert networking skills to generate new business leads as well as internally in matrix management – ability to engage with client teams internally
• Media experience - able to understand industry trends, client’s current expectations and future direction

What's in it for you? 

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up 

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change 

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way 

• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University 

Become a champion for meaningful progress: 

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. 

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you. 

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