Senior Account Executive

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Description

Position at Mindshare Worldwide

Global Strategy - Senior Account Executive

Group: Mindshare Worldwide

Client: Unilever - Nutrition & Ice Cream

Mindshare is a media services company that accelerates Good Growth for its clients. Our company values of energy, empathy and impact bind together our diverse global family of 10,000 people from every culture and with every specialist skill you can imagine. People at Mindshare create ideas and solutions that help not only our clients, but also the industry and the world.

You can check out some of our people stories and client work and awards on LinkedIn or Instagram or hear about the company in the words of our own people here.

What We Can Offer You

At Mindshare Worldwide, we offer a competitive salary package, with 25 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days, with the option to buy an extra 5 days per year. We also have an enhanced pension scheme, Bupa healthcare, a monthly wellbeing fund and early finishes on a Friday during summer. These are just some of the great benefits we offer.

Based ten minutes from London Bridge tube station, our office has a rooftop with 360 views of London - a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!

We also offer an extensive training programme to help guide your career development, there's a wide range of options to suit everyone at all levels of your career.

Our Values & Behaviours

Our new values, of Energy, Empathy and Impact not only align with our Good Growth ambition but represent our commitment and dedication to our people, helping them grow their careers, fostering creativity, embracing humanity, and changing the world. At Mindshare we are open to difference. We believe in being open and supportive of our people and all their differences to help them succeed. Be different at Mindshare and use your difference to shape the world through media.

Our Commitment

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments or if you require this document in another format, such as large print or audio, please contact the People Team ([email protected]).

The Role

The Senior Strategy Executive will be part of a dedicated strategy and innovation team, working with the Global Strategy Manager and Global Strategy Director to develop global media strategies, as well as working with the local markets to guide implementation and share best practice and learning.

The role covers the Nutrition and Ice Cream Business Groups and reports directly to the Global Strategy Manager and Director on each Business Group.

The Ideal Candidate

As this role sits in the Global Strategy Team, the ideal candidate has the follow attributes:

• Curious about humans, what makes them tick, what makes them connect. About channels, new, old and changing, always asking how can we break the mould of how things may have been.
• Creative and always looking for new and exciting ways to bring brands to audiences. For the extra 'spark' or stretch in the plan that may not be expected.
• Challenging themselves and others to consider if there is a new way, a better way or an uncharted way to solve business challenges

Essential Criteria

• Strategic Thinking & Vision Setting Ability to think creatively and analytically, identify trends and patterns, and contribute to actionable strategies.
• Presentation & Storytelling / Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to present information in a clear and concise manner and adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Media Knowledge Basic understanding of media landscape, including traditional and digital channels, media owners, content owners, production agencies, research companies and other suppliers which Mindshare or our clients can partner with.
• Teamwork & Leadership We are looking for an individual with a positive, enthusiastic can-do attitude. A team player who is willing to learn about the world of global media, and FMCG.
• Information Management Ability to collect, organize, and manage information effectively, use technology tools to analyse data, and identify insights to inform decision-making. Excel skills / data analysis is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Strategy Manager and Director in the development of global communication strategies, work in collaboration with local markets to inform creative development and local media implementation.
• Work with specialist functions within Mindshare WW, especially the insights and innovation specialists, to create compelling audience and channel insights.
• Provide regular inspiration and maintains the collection of industry trends to aggregate and synthesize research around competitive, cultural, and category dynamics to inform strategic work.
• Provide continued communication and active support to the team in all issues related to BET (brand engagement toolkit) development.

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