Media Strategy Manager

Job TitleStrategy ManagerReports toHead of StrategyBased atOMD MalaysiaWorking for OMD Malaysia We embrace People First, by nurturing and empowering our talents on their growth journey with us. We simultaneously reward and allow our people to make a difference to their work and development.Responsibilities: Client ManagementFoster effective working relationships with clients to achieve business outcomesBe professional and responsive in all dealings with clientsEstablish effective communication and build rapport with day-to-day clientsBe proactive and engaged with the clients' business and category seeking to understand and empathise with the challenges and opportunities they faceBe responsive to clients' requests in an accurate/professional mannerPersonal EffectivenessEffectively manage self to deliver results and create impactEffectively prioritize personal tasks and deliver quality workConsistently produce high-quality work, taking ownership and accountability for resultsActively seek feedback and support for outputs and deliverablesAble to deliver quickly and efficiently (meet or beat deadlines)Display a conscientious commitment to get the job donePeople & Communication SkillsCommunicate openly and effectively to influence, build credibility, encourage collaboration, and drive outcomesCommunicate and interact effectively with others and present clear, logical proposalsAble to assist others in the creation of persuasive content and argumentsAble to collaborate with people of different styles and personalitiesCan be flexible and open to working with different teams across the agencyExhibit diplomacy and respect in dealing with other team membersActively contribute in meetings by sharing ideas, asking questions, and listening attentivelyPresent ideas and information in an accurate, logical and eloquent manner in written/verbal communicationSeek to understand before responding (e.g. actively listen and ask clarifying questions).Demonstrate clarity of thought and language in presenting arguments and presentationsCan effectively utilise multiple mediums (email, presentations, documents etc.) to present and communicate information and argumentsCan offer value and work with diverse project teams both internal and externalCreativity & InnovationCreate a better way to drive innovation in our work and our businessParticipate in creatively contributing to the organisationApproach new and different ideas with curiosity and opennessExpress enthusiasm and passion for ideas in a helpful and valuable wayMake valuable contributions to brainstorms and ideation workshopsDocuments and shares great work and solutions from the business and across the industryRead & use data creatively to build the narrativeStrategic ThinkingGenerate and utilise data and insights across traditional and emerging environments to identify opportunities and achieve business outcomesDemonstrate core understanding of strategic principles and curiosity to learn moreCan understand the client's business objectives and chosen strategiesUnderstand sales & revenue dynamics of a client (volume & value share, pricing, distribution)Understand the role media plays in delivering to client strategy and unlock future potentialCan receive and interrogate client briefs to ensure individual and agency understandingComfortable with audience and data insights and can support the business in their developmentDemonstrate core understanding of media, brand and marketing strategiesDemonstrates curiosity and familiarity with strategic frameworksLeadershipEffectively lead and inspire othersAchieve effective self-leadershipMaintain high level of self-awarenessMotivate self and develop personal influence with your enthusiasm and energy.Open to constructive feedback, training, and coachingDemonstrate appropriate behaviours and OMD values to uphold the company's integrity, reputation, and credentialsAble to form and drive personal development plan using competency frameworkRequired Skills or Attributes5 to 6 years of working in the strategy teamClear Decision, GWI, YouGov, Euromonitor, WARC etc.