Manager, Performance

About WPP Media

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About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

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At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Role Summary and Impact 

WPP Media is currently looking for a Performance Manager, Social to join us. You will be responsible to oversee the entire end to end of campaign management process to support WPP Media agencies and clients. Working closely with internal teams and directly with clients to ensure seamless campaign plan development, execution and delivery.

Skills and Experience 

Measures of success –

In three months:

•  Become knowledgeable of the client’s business, ways of working, key client teams and internal teams, and the brand objectives for 20-21

•  Seamlessly running operations on biddable platforms like Google, Facebook, Twitter and understand & implement the tracking and tagging process on Google Campaign Manager, MOAT, DAR, etc.

•  Understand client’s processes & liaise with market planners to shape media plans on a monthly basis as per aligned strategies/direction

•  Clear understanding of reporting requirements and ensure timely reporting to the team for taking effective decisions

•  Regularly attend weekly/monthly calls with internal teams & clients providing status and updates on live local market plans, highlight issues or best practices, next steps/recommendations, if any.

•  Engage regularly with Search team to get learnings and build cross platform strategies

In six months:

•  Establish ways of working with planning team and become the go to person for all biddable requirements both internal (local markets and global MC) and external (global client) stakeholders;

•  Be on top of campaigns that are currently live in markets and share industry best practices or suggestions to improve the performance further

•  Connect with the platform teams on a weekly/monthly basis from Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. to discuss campaign performance & issues, learn about new alphas/betas, align test and learn plans to achieve best-in-class results for the brand

•  Continually building test and learn frameworks across all platforms, ensuring tests reach significance where learnings / next steps can be communicated to clients.

•  Regularly liase with the internal planning and performance team to share positive results or recommend new properties as part of the learning and scale up plan for other markets

•  Gain trust and confidence of all relevant stakeholders – global and local client teams and in markets teams

In 12 months:

•  Guiding planning teams on the campaign output, prepare and present media recommendations for ongoing client communication plans to senior global clients for approval/ feedback

•  Exceeding client KPIs across all campaigns and help to grow business by suggesting new ideas and services to the biddable/market leads

Responsibilities of the role:

Day to day business management - Work across all aspects of the biddable business for client, campaign operations, regular analysis of live campaigns, raise any alarms in case of any issues, recommending new products

Biddable Excellence – Ensuring gold class delivery on campaign while following the excellence frameworks and best practices followed by the brand

Network Management - Learning how to work with multiple markets and cultures and developing a good relationship with agency and client teams across the region and globe.

Planning Input -

•  Understand the client’s objectives and recommend appropriate biddable plan basis the brief

•  Lead biddable operations of Japan business and effectively manage & optimize campaigns with regard to budgets, targeting, bid strategies, etc. to achieve the KPI

•  Analyze Competitor’s activity & keep a lookout for industry/category trends to recommend the right course of action

•  Contribution to the campaign strategies from a biddable perspective

•  Weekly/Monthly calls with internal client team on campaign performance and align on any recommendations

Reporting – Timely reporting for all biddable platforms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Campaign Manager, Analytics, etc. to the market teams and the client to take the right decisions.

Team Development: Share regular updates on new products or positive campaign results with larger team so that other markets can also adopt the learnings

What you will need:

•  4-5 years of operational experience across Biddable platforms

•  Google Ads & Facebook Blueprint Certifications is good to have

•  Experience in running high-volume campaigns across Facebook, Google, Twitter & managing campaign tracking across Google Campaign Manager, MOAT, DAR, Nielsen, etc.

•  Up-to-date knowledge of best-in-class practices in digital marketing

•  Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail around data, insights and actions

•  Excellent communication skills and teamwork, to liaise with different market teams across APAC

•  Proficient in excel and PowerPoint

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 particular 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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