Media Managing Director at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives    

• The purpose of the role is to build, lead and operate a new standalone media business
• Accountability over commercial planning and performance of the media business
• Own the roadmap to develop cutting-edge digital capabilities to establish a future-fit media platform
• Responsible for the strategic formulation and smooth running of the full media team – operationally, creatively, and commercially.
• Strong level of partnership and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and vendors, seeks to deepen client relationships and prepare the marketing organisation for the future.
• Expand the client portfolio through new business and strategic partnerships including new solutions aimed at new clients or current clients with untapped, diversifying needs.
• Leading a large, cross-functional digitally savvy team with multiple activities underway in an agile format, including all web, app, and social media collateral through all development and production stages.
• Leading a cross-functional team, living and breathing the Media-venture values and traits in all stakeholder communications.
• Leading development of people to build the most advanced media team benchmarked against global standards
• Remain up-to-date with the latest global digital marketing strategies, techniques, and technologies to act as a thought leader and expert in Media
• Developing Social Media & Mobile strategies, building on best practice learnings and country-specific objectives.

Qualifications    

• Minimum of a National Diploma, B.Degree or equivalent in Communications, Management Sciences or related (essential)

Experience    

• At least 8-10years relevant experience in a media agency at Exco/Board level
• Presentation of strategies and performance, with a deep understanding of the evolving media business, of which 3-5years should be in a senior leadership capacity and 2-4years should be with digital media (essential)

Knowledge and Skills    

• Self-motivated, driven, strong integrity, accountable
• Inspirational leadership
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Strategic mindset
• Collaborative partnering
• Operational efficiency
• Time management
• Innovative and solution-orientated
• Exceptional communication