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• This role is a unique blend of analytical rigor and street smarts, requiring someone who can translate data insights into actionable strategies that resonate with our target audiences. You will be instrumental in optimizing our advertising campaigns and shaping the cultural narrative around our brands and clients.
• The role requires a self-starter that can run and grow their own business unit, including mentoring of junior resources.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Bring to life the culture engine and develop culture marketing strategies in line with company requests and deliverables
• Stay up-to-date on current cultural trends, memes, and social conversations relevant to our target audience.
• Identify opportunities to leverage cultural insights to create more engaging and relevant advertising campaigns.
• Full project management of culture activities from study design, fieldwork, insights analysis and packaging
• Collaborate with various Opcos and stakeholders to ensure that advertising campaigns are culturally sensitive and aligned with our brand values.
• Planning and Ideation:
• Deliver unique insights and concepts through rich data and insights informed signals
• Put insights at the heart of the organisations delivery by collaborating with multiple stakeholders, creatives, planners and client service teams
• Consistently develop insightful projects that drive thought leadership and Impact in the agency, clients and industry
• Align project budgets, outcomes and deliverables with internal stakeholder requirements
• Develop efficient ways of working for effective project management and delivery
• Culture Engine:
• Act as a champion for insights-driven decision-making within the organization.
• Educate and empower other teams on how to use insights to improve their work.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
• Maintain relationship with a large network of culturally plugged resources and contacts to tap into (consumers of interest, cultural shapers, influencers etc)
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Analyse advertising campaign performance across various platforms to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as impressions, clicks, conversions, cost per acquisition (CPA), and return on ad spend (ROAS).
• Use of social listening tools for sentiment tracking, reporting, consumer and competitor analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in advertising data analysis or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with social and sentiment tracking tools
• Proficiency in advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and programmatic platforms.
• Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for understanding and leveraging cultural trends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Specific Skills (Beneficial):

• Experience as a culture hunter/ trend analyst and/or spotter
• Experience in developing and packaging insights for brands
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with social listening tools.
• Excellent in relationship building and maintenance with culture shapers and creators
• Team player with a can-do attitude

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JOB DESCRIPTION & SUMMARY

• Our Program Managers bring value to our clients by passionately and professionally representing the agency on a day-to-day basis. They are the trusted partner and point of contact for junior to mid-level clients partnering with account leadership to deliver operational discipline and delivery excellence, speed to market, resource optimization, and profitability management to their business(es).
• Program Managers are efficient operators, who demonstrate strong commercial abilities and business and financial acumen. They are organized and accountable program leaders, who are able to build relationships and collaborate with/draw on the expertise of all Ogilvy's capabilities.
• Program Managers add value by interrogating every appropriate client brief and assignment, and striving to solve our clients larger business problems, not just the immediate request at hand.
• They act courageously and with conviction and collaborate with/draw on the expertise of all Ogilvy's capabilities.
• Here are examples of what you'll be doing to support the Agency and Client growth
• The key day-to-day project contact with mid-level clients, creative teams and other agency partners
• Managing client objectives, expectations and timelines and communicating changes/directions to internal team members
• Working integrally with all internal team members to facilitate the process of developing effective strategies and briefs that lead to great work on brief
• Influencing the efficiency and quality of work and advocating for the agency/client relationship
• Mobilizing and driving the integrated team towards forward progress, action and results
• Effectively presenting work from a delivery standpoint
• Understanding and developing staffing and scoping requirements
• To manage costs and deliverables as well as staffing resources
• Owning project management/workflow system data entry and reporting
• Identifying potential project risks and developing contingency plans
• Developing and maintaining high levels of team effectiveness (trust, communication, collaboration, productivity, diversity, engagement)
• Understanding & respecting every departments role in delivering great work and building relationships

What you'll bring to the table

• 2-4 years of related, industry experience managing the making or delivery of great work
• Ideally, several different account experiences delivering programs in at least 3 different capabilities (B2C, B2B, retail, CPG, digital, tech, PR & influence, etc.)
• Demonstrable knowledge of client and Agency operations and working knowledge of Ogilvy's capabilities
• Curious, a lifelong learner
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong project management skills in scoping, resource planning and project planning
• Experience forming strong internal relationships at the junior-to-mid-levels
• Demonstrated capability to get things done on budget and on time
• Developing commercial abilities, business & financial acumen
• An understanding of the dynamics and workings of the agency's process as it relates to the clients business
• Strong internal relationships (particularly with creative team)
• A good listener, someone who reads people and those in a room well (and adapts their style and response accordingly)
• Accountability and calm, confident presence

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Business Unit Director

• An individual who possesses a strong retail, brand & digital client service background to nurture and develop a portfolio of brands.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

CLIENT

• Lead both your clients projects, along with supervision and management of the accounts team within your portfolio, ensuring a constructive and creative operating environment.
• Represent the point of view of the agency with integrity and resolve.
• Elevate the clients perception of the agency from an advertising supplier to a valued business partner, within the context of the total marketing mix, not just advertising.
• You build strong and enduring relationships with clients. You also have a deep understanding of the clients business and of the key broader factors and trends shaping their markets and categories and how Ogilvy can best drive real business IMPACT.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensuring that the revenue target for the portfolio is achieved and mined with intersections across the OSA group.
• Ensuring that the client scope is fully deployed & the out-of-scope opportunities are identified and converted.
• Contributing to the good financial management of the business, improving profitability and margin.
• Annual comms plan, SOW development & budgeting
• Delivery of business growth plan during the fiscal year.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure staffing levels match the need of the client.
• Review, interrogate and validate deliverables across the board to maintain a high standard of work, spot potential issues and ensure that the information provided is contextualized and clear enough for all stakeholders.
• Conduct annual Goal Setting & Career Conversations with each member of the team, aligned to the business KPIs for the year
• In liaison with various department heads ensure the team is adequately skilled and trained to deliver ahead of client expectations.

STRATEGIC & CREATIVE SOLUTION

• Understanding and implementing Brand Stewardship both as a philosophy and a process.
• Ensure all agency briefings will yield impactful creative solutions efficiently.
• Develop a strong partnership with the Creative & Strategic lead on each account based on a shared commitment to effective solutions.
• Facilitate first-time selling and timeous execution of creative and media solutions.

AGENCY CULTURE

• Embody and practice the values of Ogilvy South Africa
• Understands how best to present the agency's work in a client forum to the best effect.
• Keep all relevant teams and Heads informed on client/account issues.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for the role would have the following background:

• Min 8 years experience in an account servicing role working on a cross section of retail and brand comms
• Exposure to a digital environment
• A minimum of 3 years in a BD role managing and leading a team
• An understanding of all touchpoints relevant to consumers today
• Strong ability to control the financials and budgets

About you

• Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business.
• Self-motivated with a high energy level, and an enthusiastic team-player
• Flexible and open to work in an agile and fast paced environment
• Self-reliant and accountable you should be able to take strategic control of all accounts within your portfolio.
• Skillful project management

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• The Data Merge/ Data Capturer plays a crucial role in preparing client data for automated product information processing. This involves meticulously cleaning and formatting client-provided Excel briefs to ensure accurate and consistent data for our studio's data merge process. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent typing and computer skills, particularly in Excel, and a commitment to data integrity. A key responsibility is ensuring product descriptions and images align correctly, referencing and maintaining a master product library.

Responsibilities:

• Clean up client brief to the agency and set up an Excel brief which will be ready to put into the studio.
• Verify and query missing data and errors.
• Ensure that all data is entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain meticulous records and ensure data integrity.
• Identify and correct errors, escalating issues to relevant parties when necessary.
• Manage and update a master library of product barcodes, names, and descriptions on the server.
• Consistently reference the master library for every incoming brief to ensure data consistency.
• Keep the product library up-to-date with the latest product information ("fabs").
• Conduct online research to verify product information and ensure accurate matching of descriptions and packaging.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a data capturer or in a similar data entry/processing role.
• Strong knowledge of computer software (Excel) and databases.
• Excellent typing and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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About the Role

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to key members of the Ogilvy Exco. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, project management capabilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary Management: Proactively manage the calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Meeting Coordination: Coordinate and prepare for meetings, including agenda creation, document preparation, and minute-taking.
• Communication: Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Travel & Expense Management: Arrange and coordinate complex travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, and transportation. Process expense reports accurately and efficiently.
• Project Support: Provide administrative support on key projects, including research, data entry, and presentation preparation.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and vendors.
• Office Management: Assist with general office administration tasks, such as ordering supplies, managing invoices, and maintaining office equipment.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Senior Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to interact effectively and build strong relationships with senior executives, clients, and external partners.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally at all levels.
• Advanced Organizational & Time Management Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Proactive and Solution-Oriented: Anticipate needs, take initiative, and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Team Player: Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Passion for the Creative Industry: A genuine interest in the advertising and marketing industry is highly desirable.
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.

Role Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, preferably within a creative agency or fast-paced environment.
• Education: A tertiary qualification will be advantageous