Managing Director - Table View
PUBLICIS GROUPE
Company Description About Us: Founded in 2005, Digitas Liquorice is the connected experience agency with a focus on data-led insights to enhance the Customer Experience. We specialise in 5 core digital capabilities to deliver Data & Analysis, Strategy, Creative, Media and Technology. In 2014, Liquorice was acquired by Digitas, the world's largest digital network employing over 100 people across our 3 offices in South Africa, with affiliate partners in 34 countries across Africa. At Digitas Liquorice we believe in creating Magic and Meaning. Purposefully connecting people and brands through digital innovation in everything we do. We are a group of unicorns; uniquely capable in skillset and all-around awesomeness Digitas Liquorice prides itself on a culture of experiential learning, encouraging our unicorns to be curious, to seek out new opportunities to learn and experience in order to drive growth, both in a personal and professional capacity. It is our vision to drive transformation within our teams to allow for a diversity of voices, and as such, a rich creative product. Similarly, we partner with clients to support their digital transformation, providing the technology and expertise to accelerate their journey. Digitas Liquorice has some of Africa's largest brands as clients including, Unilever, Santam, Sanlam, Nedgroup Investments, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, Haval Motors and more This role is responsible for guiding and developing the overall strategic direction of the business as well as landing and articulating the vision for the future-fit growth of Digitas Liquorice and its clients. The Managing Director will play an integral role in the leadership of the senior team through strategic input and expertise with an ambition to plan, manage and oversee the successful integration of capabilities and ultimately the transformation of the agency. Our business ambition is to execute work at an awards-worthy level and deliver end-to-end best-in-class digital solutions to our clients. Role Key Performance Areas: Business Development Lead & contribute towards new business development and pitch management Collaborate with other Groupe agencies to cross sell Contribute to the re-purposed offer value proposition and building of new capabilities (Media, data & digital delivery) Strategic Relationships with Key Clients Manage strategic client relationships Maintain product excellence and delivery against client expectations Set and maintain quality standards in the agency Running certain scale of business billings Professional yet friendly relationship Positive client feedback/evaluations Good understanding of client environment and needs Client adopts ideas presented and/or suggested Revenue Growth & Profitability Workforce planning & forecasting to identify & implement resource & infrastructure optimization opportunities, systems and ways of working Identification & implementation of best practice (both directions) Drive efficiencies, economies of scale & resource optimization Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets in conjunction with the Financial Director Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets Manage margins and operational costs Strategically resourcing the business to meet targets and maintain margins Talent Undertake ongoing monitoring/assessment of best-practice in the category, and the opportunity for adoption of best-practice Attract, retain, and grow the best talent in the industry Support knowledge transfer, knowledge sharing and up skilling through relevant & appropriate learning/teaching channels Professional maturity to effectively collaborate with other agencies (e.g., Media, ATL etc.) partners. Managing performance of the client service team and ensuring that the Groupe's disciplinary processes are followed if necessary Abide by Groupe policies and talent processes Ensuring staff compliance with Groupe policies and processes Operational Excellence: Monitor the workflow process of your team Keep abreast of international innovations: technical and operational Optimize internal and external resource allocation and utilization Scope projects from a resourcing, cost, and timing point of view. Develop teams to create and seamlessly deliver integrated campaigns. Ensure implementation and achievement of standards of excellence Ensure accountability Develop and maintain interfaces with other Groupe agencies and/or practices Review progress and take corrective action to ensure performance across all clients Qualifications Relevant post graduate degree in business or commercial. At least 10 years of relevant experience the advertising or marketing industry and at least 5 years of experience in a leadership capacity. The candidate needs to demonstrate ability to lead in all areas of Digital Communication and Technology: Digital Experience, Digital Media and Technology Solid writing, speaking & presenting skills in English. Management of people High levels of operational excellence Additional Information Behavioural competencies: Strategic Thinking Inspirational Leadership Business Acumen Problem solving & decision-making skills Strong analytical & reasoning skills Client relationship building Action orientation Influence Critical Success Factors: Comprehensive knowledge around Digital platforms and Systems Implementation of operational policy and process Motivating and inspiring people Strategic direction and accountability Client acquisition, growth, and satisfaction Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Publicis Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.
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