UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR An Ice Cream Global Media Trading and Agency Management Lead
Location: Rotterdam Weena / EU Agnostic / UK
Fulltime
Local conditions apply
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products.
JOB SUMMARY:
The role will be responsible for managing and leading the commercial conversions with all our major partners (including digital media) within the media eco-system. This will include our agency networks, our media partners and other suppliers in the media/ad-tech space. They will be responsible for leading some of our larger negotiations, this will include the development of the strategy, conducting the negotiation, developing KPIs and agreeing terms. They will also be responsible for ensuring delivery over both the short and long term of the agreed contracts and will be expected to track and monitor performance of all partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agency Management
* Manage media reviews and support media leadership on running reviews, agency selection and the identification of additional business benefits both quantitative and qualitative.
* Appointment and management of media advisors to manage the global agency relationships.
* Ensure the Master Services Agreement and key agency terms are always up to date, working with external legal consultant for implementation of the contract.
* Ensure compliance with all agency contract terms.
* Ensure that all terms are fully implemented in market.
* Dispute resolution on specific items within in the contract ion areas such as pricing, fees, incentives, KPIs, or scope of work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS:
* Value and effectiveness mind set.
* Ability to see and develop a full strategic approach.
* Expert and experienced negotiator across all forms of media.
* Strong communication, stakeholder management and consultative skills.
* High Bias For Action.
* Accountability & Responsibility mindset.
* Innovative and creative approach to structuring negotiations and outcomes.
* Analytical.
* Financially astute.
* Ability to be a self-starter and take personal ownership.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in media trading, of which a portion should be in a digital media trading environment.
* Must understand how media dealing works and the agency trading books.
* Good knowledge of the media consultancy space and media vendors and relationships at a senior level.
* Must also understand digital performance and value analysis.
* Experienced with all types of data and how to develop and deploy it correctly.
* Should also have practical financial and experienced administrative skills.
* Must be able to build relationships with senior stakeholders, peers and vendors.
EXCITED?
Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.
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