Media Director

Role Title: Media Director Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: UK - Remote Employment Status: Permanent - Full Time Salary: Competitive

ABOUT ABINTUS

Abintus Consulting is a global media consultancy, headquartered in London (UK) and operates across 60+ markets worldwide, founded in 2018 by Philippe Dominois (former Ebiquity executive) and Tatjana Slykova (former Publicis Groupe executive).

Our mission is to help brands worldwide to enhance their return on advertising spend (ROAS) and minimise ad wastage through the adoption of a media transformation framework.

Our team is composed of media consultants, data analysts and software engineers.

Our Key Services to Advertisers:

• Media Auditing Services

• Agency Pitch Management / Support

• PRF/PRIP Scheme Management

• Media Performance Tracking

• Media Management Training

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a remote contract role for a Media Director (UK Remote). The Media Director will serve as a pivotal figure in our organisation, playing a crucial role in business relationship management, account management, consulting, team leadership, and sales strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Relationship Management:

• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact.

• Ensure client satisfaction by understanding their business needs and aligning our services to meet these requirements.

• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and guidance to enhance client business outcomes.

Account Management:

• Oversee a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and maintaining the highest standards of client care.

• Monitor account performance, conducting regular reviews and reporting on key metrics.

Consulting Services:

• Lead consulting engagements, including media agency pitch management and auditing services.

• Provide expert advice and actionable recommendations to clients to optimize their media strategies.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Team Management:

• Manage and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project deadlines and client expectations are met.

• Drive professional development within the team, ensuring continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Sales and Business Development:

• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand our client base.

• Lead sales pitches and proposals, leveraging deep industry knowledge to win new contracts.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop innovative service offerings that meet market demand.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10+ years of experience in advertising media, preferably from a media agency or media auditor background

• Skilled in effective client and team management

• Strong project management skills

• Ability to manage media auditing, media pitch, and media tracking projects

• Proficient with both offline and online media

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Self-motivated, creative, and flexible with the ability to perform well under pressure

• Impeccable written English with strong report writing skills

• Proven analytical ability, with a sense of curiosity and love of learning

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Sharp attention to detail

• Ability to work on own initiative and manage multiple projects

• Can relate to Abintus core values

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A MUST

• Experience in coordinating global media agency pitches

• Foreign language skills, preferably major European

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive annual salary

• 25 days holidays

• Pension - after probation

• Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance

• 5 days extra holidays after first 3 years

• Flexitime policy - after probation

START DATE

• TBD