Associate Director, Communications Strategy North America End-to-End Associate Strateg y DirectorThe OpportunityWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.We are proud to be the global partner for Coca - Cola, a client with whom we share both values and ambition.In what has been called the "the biggest advertising pitch in history," WPP was chosen to connect our talent and skills in a truly borderless way to create an open platform that will multiply the power of creativity for one of the world's largest and beloved brands.Welcome to OpenX, our transformational approach that marries WPP, the #1 global network and largest communications holding company in the world, with iconic Coca - Cola valued at 71 billion dollars, and, with a portfolio of brands that includes Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Smartwater , Minute Maid and Powerade among others.There's no magic like the one that comes from outstanding talent collaborating across time zones, regions and markets. It is what we call the "collective ta-da." That is why being part of OpenX is simply a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a game changer partnership built with one goal in mind; creating the boldest, most innovative ideas in the history of marketing.The RoleThe Coca - Cola Company (TCCC) business is divided into five main categories: Coca-Cola, Sparkling, Nutrition, Hydration and Emerging. As a n End-to-End (E2E) Associate Strateg y Director , you will work across the Coca-Cola Trademark category , inspiring the strategies and approaches that move the Coca - Cola business into the next realm of marketing excellence and consumer experience. You will be capable of collaborating closely with the E2E Strategy Director, Category Lead, Brand Lead, Creative Strategist and the Category Insights Leader to develop 360-degree integrated brand strategies.You will c ontribute strategic thinking to client business and OpenX Media processes and outputs , creat ing clarity and inspiration around North America category charters (assignments). You will develop insights and inputs into the client business challenges and agency deliverables. You will author strategies that prioritize objectives and channel deliverables , ensur ing integration of thinking and monitor ing effectiveness of approach.Ideally, you will have worked in different types of agencies and be ad e pt at deciphering and interpreting many facets of strategy, including data, business reports, human insights and client and consumer research. You will support the E2E Strategy Director in work ing closely with Clients and agency leaders to maintain and enhance the WPP/TCCC relationship, drive insightful creative work, and troubleshoot.As the E2E Associate Strateg y Director , you will be a member of the core the Coca-Cola Trademark Category team . You will be involved from the earliest stages of the strategy process through to campaign execution and measurement.You will interface with mid-level executives at our clients as well as the full team at MediaCom.Specifically, you will:Contribute significantly to the development of consumer-centric experience strategy, integrating multi-disciplinary thinking in one clear strategic framework to support and build the TCCC "Weekly+" consumption goal.Work collaboratively with Insights team to analyze client business situation and build target profiles that illustrate behavioral and psychographic motivations.Support in the development of the experience idea across the entire consumer experience , indentifying key roles of channels , ensuring everyt h ing connects as one system across owned, earned, shared and paid marketing touchpointsI dentif y key objectives for communications. Exhibits understanding and actively contributes strategic input/product into the total channel planning processIdentif y areas for continuous innovation of the agency's product ensuring the use of strategy & insights in a coordinated manner working towards the same goalsHas a stakeholder role in product and process innovation, including briefs, workshops, channel planning work sessions, and other team collaborations to enhance how we use communications to help our clients' business deliverablesWork closely with Planners to ensure that strategy is followed-through to execution Partner with Planning team throughout the plan build, ensuring that the strategy is inspiring and actionable.Assist in the development of plan presentations with Planning teamWork in partnership with Business Science and Analytics group to ensure appropriate measurement plans are in place and executed flawlesslyCollaborate with partner agencies to integrate messaging and creative campaigns into overall media/communications plansMaintain a pipeline of creative stimulus to be injected into the agency to challenge, push, and generate more inspiring thinking and executionDevelop strategic intelligence via keeping abreast of industry developments, macro and consumer trends, technology (tablet, other tech devices), etc.The TeamThe E2E Associate Strateg y Director will work closely with the E2E Strategy Director, Category Lead, Integration Lead, Creative Strategist, Category Insights Leader and the PMO , to deliver brilliant ideas and inspired thinking to the help solve the client's business challenges.Key RelationshipsSenior agency contacts across the WPP OpenX business, with particular focus on:North America Category and Brand LeadsCategory Insights LeadOpenX Integration teamsWhat you will bringYou will bring strong leadership credentials, a proven ability to work with clients and a track record in driving innovative and inspiring briefs. Your style will embrace the attractions and challenges of an agency environment: you will bring the energy to pitch in and help with whatever needs doing and the flexibility and accessibility to work with and bring out the best in a diverse group of WPP people and agencies.You will stand out as a candidate for the role if you also bring:A working knowledge of integrated marketing including of strategy, connection insights, media planning, data analytics, social, and creative consumer activationsStrong problem solving skills, critical thinking, ability to resolve conflictsStrong organizational, interpersonal and management skills.Resilience, smart and creative thinking & an innovative outlookInfluence and persuasive skills, collaborative and able to work well with a variety of disciplines and personality typesStrong knowledge of client's business, competition, and latest industry news and trendsUnderstanding of marketing effectiveness principles and able to think across the whole marketing mixUnderstanding of media data sources and research tools in terms of what is measured, the method and information reportedDetail oriented, resourceful & self-motivated. Ability to manage multiple projects and requests from numerous groupsAbility to build relationships with both client and WPP teamsShow appropriate time management skills, including self-initiation in down times and completion of projects on timeActive/passionate interest in advertising strategy, technology, popular culture, current events and their subsequent impact on businessActively contributes to company initiatives, processes and roll- outsExperience in both client and agency environmentsAn outstanding track record of performance and business growth.Proven successful collaboration with complex, multi-disciplinary teamsProven thought-leadershipWillingness to learn, explore, and reinvent.Ability to navigate a complex matrixed organization internally and externallyYou will be open and optimistic, with the highest standards of personal ethics . You will have the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively both within and outside of WPP and its agencie s .The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.#J-18808-Ljbffr
