Head of Investment, APAC

Head of Investment, APAC

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network and dentsu international. With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its leadership brands and Dentsu Japan Network companies. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content globally.

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Role Description

• Responsible for the investment of client expenditure across all channels, working closely with the Amplifi commercial teams to deliver investment innovation, value, and ROI for dentsu and its clients.
• Expert in media investment strategies and client-level investment tactics, leading complex markets and clients to exceptional investment outcomes.
• Drive effective partnerships and practices to accelerate Investment Management productivity processes and lead New Business efforts from a media buying perspective.
• Demonstrate capability to build a powerful, differentiated agency investment discipline that exceeds client expectations and delivers commercial returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute collaboratively to dentsu’s regional portfolio to ensure competitiveness in media buying performance.
• Build high-level relationships with Media Auditors for productivity improvement.
• Lead the development of new systems, processes, and methodologies to enhance productivity.
• Support local markets as a center of excellence in media buying delivery.
• Mentor Investment leads to formulate effective plans for client growth.
• Foster collaboration for faster revenue growth and higher profitability across media practices.
• Lead applicable contract renegotiations with relevant teams.
• Manage the investment regional portfolio to ensure commercial success and revenue growth targets.
• Manage client presidents and Dentsu OpCos in productivity program implementation.
• Develop unique points of view and thought leadership for investment teams around Asia Pacific.
• Partner with global investment teams as directed to support development and implementation.
• Lead the holistic commercial proposition of dentsu in key new business activities.

Professional Skills

• Ability to conceive and implement investment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Proven track record in a large global organization with client-centric strategic and operational expertise.
• Deep understanding of investment processes and relationship management.
• Skilled at inspiring teams and negotiating for common goals.
• High character and consistency in values and beliefs.
• Open and receptive, able to listen and engage positively.

Personal Leadership Traits

• Collaborative and builds trust through relationships.
• Sets ambitious standards and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Learning mindset to adjust direction based on insights.
• Ability to articulate the client value of dentsu services.
• Calm under pressure and inspires innovative solutions.
• Strategic in approach and manages excellence in execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a media marketing agency.
• Senior capacity in investment or partnerships roles in a media marketing agency.
• People leadership experience in a media marketing agency.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape across all platforms.

Dentsu Values

Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age, or disability. Individuality is what makes us great.

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