Mindshare Strategy Director

DescriptionA bit about us!We are Mindshare, a media services company that accelerates for our clients. Our company values of energy, empathy and impact bind together our diverse global family of 10,000 people from every culture and with every specialist skill you can imagine. People at Mindshare create ideas and solutions that help not only our clients, but also people and the planet.You can check out some of our people stories and client work and awards on r r hear about Mindshare in the words of our own peopleWhat we offerAt Mindshare ANZ, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks we offer.Based in North Sydney / Melbourne Southbank, our office has 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour/Melbourne Skyline and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.Our ValuesOur new values, of Energy, Empathy and Impact not only align with our Good Growth ambition but represent our commitment and dedication to our people, helping them grow their careers, fostering creativity, embracing humanity, and changing the world. At Mindshare we are open to different. We believe in being open and supportive of our people and all their differences to help them succeed. Be different at Mindshare and use your difference to shape the world through media.Our CommitmentWe want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments or if you require this document in another format, such as large print or audio, please contact our Talent Lead, Lisa McCullen, ( )If you require any information on what to expect during the interview process, please also reach out to Lisa McCullen.Strategy DirectorWe are looking for a Media Strategy Director to join our team, this would be working across Unilever. We need someone that has previous experience working in a media agency, influencing the media strategy across all media channels, (traditional and digital). Experience of working with big clients will be essential.ResponsibilitiesA key pillar of curiosity in the agency, helping drive & promote the hunger for our people to discover human and cultural nuances, always seeking to understand the “why.”

• Create 'breakthrough' strategies that deliver real business outcomes by combining creative flair with data-driven analysis.
• Steward the creation of disruptive media and communication ideas, and helping to drive cohesion across the agency village
• Inspire those around them (our agency, our clients, our partners) to drive towards innovative & disruptive ways to achieve better outcomes. This is to be delivered by showcasing work in agency town halls, mentoring talent for industry awards, and crafting case studies to promote
• Have a clear understanding of marketing theory and principles, while utilising a range of tools and research to deliver unique insights and a POV.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure end-to-end excellence, with best-in-class activation, innovation and learning agendas.
• Attend and facilitate brand planning workshops, and high-level client meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Strategy and Chief Product Officer to enhance our strategic offerings and foster our learning culture.
• Play an instrumental role in the overall direction, growth, and profitability of Mindshare.
• Lead new business opportunities when the moment arises, bringing energy, empathy and impact into the new business team.
• Distil complex data into compelling narratives, while utilising your understanding, tools and technology to extrapolate unique insights about the world around us to craft a memorable story.
• Grow relationships within the agency to help guide strategic growth and pathway future strategic talent into the team
• Be an active leader within the team, participating in and maintaining our unique team culture

What we value the most

• Being 'open to different'
• Living our values of empathy, energy and impact
• Achieving Good Growth for business, people and the planet

What is your pathway for Good Growth?We'd love to hear what your ambitions are to achieve personal growth, and how we can help you realise them with us!