Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. With consumers more connected, through a range of devices, than ever before, the era of media convergence is presenting many opportunities as well as a new, complex media eco-...
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We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our regional EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) New Business Team in leading and winning regional pitches.
EMEA is a large and complex region within the dentsu global business, spanning 50 countries and 7000 people delivering media services to thousands of local (country-specific), pan-region and global clients.
Working closely with local dentsu Media teams and the EMEA New Business Team, you will use your deep expertise regarding audience management and identity to deliver compelling, robust narratives that showcase the best of our expertise and capabilities to clients through both written and presented content.
You are passionate about the value that data brings to brand and performance media and have your finger on the pulse of both what is happening in the wider media and communications industry, and home-grown innovations within the dentsu network, bringing best-in-class thought leadership and real-world case studies to clients.
You are a team player and thrive in a time-pressured, competitive environment – this role is all about doing everything you can to convert every opportunity into a win.
The difference you’ll make
Maintain and further improve our highly successful EMEA new business performance
Deliver market leading data and audience content in pitches
Mobilise the best talent in the network to deliver as a team
What you’ll be doing
Leading and evolving the audience data proposition for EMEA new business projects; ensure it is fully integrated with the overall pitch proposition, executable, clear, and easy to articulate at all levels
Leading fulfilment of data and tech pitch deliverables across all elements of new business projects; commercial, written and presentation
Working with global practice leads and data and analytics delivery teams to connect BAU delivery with pitch content
Keeping up to date with industry media effectiveness trends
What you’ll bring
Outstanding ability to communicate complex concepts and data in a simple and compelling way
Significant experience and passion for audience data, digital media and technology
Deep understanding of the marketing technology landscape and the ability to consult clients on how to develop / leverage their stacks to develop audience-driven capabilities
An influencer, able to communicate effectively at all levels of the company and with the ability to flex communication style and approach depending on the audience and outcomes required
Very good listener
Ability to manage and coach matrix teams
Team player, high levels of drive and ambition – you need to love the thrill of the chase and have a strong desire to win every project
Thinking and doing – the ability to come up with big ideas and to be happy completing detailed commercial submissions
You thrive under pressure and excel in meeting short deadlines
Diplomatic, able to develop strong relationships with key network stakeholders at all levels within the business and externally
Capable of picking up projects and running with them
Ambitious self-starter, able to spot ideas and inspiration
European languages desirable, but not essential
A technical expert and a leader, understands and operates using the Dentsu 8 Ways