Director Media Consulting (Mensch) Nestlé

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency and one of WPP Media’s leading brands. Built on analytics and insights, and powered by data and technology, we believe in the power of media and creativity to break through for the world’s best brands. We are built for the new communication economy – for people and algorithms, with diverse ways of thinking to test and learn at scale, and above all, to evolve. 

What we offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: Thanks to flexible working hours with a focus on personal interaction in the office and supplementary remote work, your job adapts to your life. You can flexibly compensate for overtime.
• Vacation mode on: You receive 30 vacation days plus a flexible day – additionally, December 24th and 31st are days off.
• Wellbeing first: Health benefits, attractive company pension scheme, and Mental Health Awareness Days put your health at the center.
• Practice makes perfect: Develop yourself with our diverse further training opportunities and use our internal career programs for your development within the WPP network.
• More than just a job: Unforgettable events, employee discounts, and other highlights such as the Job Ticket, Wellhub, or the Job Bike await you.
• Be yourself: Everyone is welcome here – diversity and equal opportunities are important to us.

What you will achieve:

As Director Media Consulting (Mensch), you will take strategic and operational responsibility for the largest of our three pillars on the Nestlé account. Together with your team, you will manage a budget volume in the high double-digit millions for Nestlé's leading flagship brands (including Purina, Nespresso, Nescafé, Dolce Gusto, Starbucks, and yfood).

• Team Leadership & Enablement: You will lead a well-established team of 8 employees, foster their individual development, and report directly to the Agency Lead.
• Strategic Client Consulting: You will act as a central sparring partner for the Nestlé brands and the Corporate Nestlé Media Team and further expand the long-standing, highly trusting client relationship.
• Future Topics & Innovation: You will drive overarching media innovations – from AI, Data, and Consumer Experience to award-winning projects.
• Stakeholder Management & Internationality: You will reliably manage collaboration with contacts in Germany as well as central European teams and conduct strategic meetings and workshops (in German and English).
• Agency Development: Beyond client topics, you will actively shape overarching agency processes, culture, and future initiatives.

What sets you apart:

• Expertise in Media Consulting: You have several years (approx. 6-8+ years) of relevant experience in media strategy and client consulting from an agency background.
• Leadership: You have sound leadership experience, know how to inspire and empower teams, and lead with empathy and clarity.
• Complexity & Budget Strength: You have proven experience in managing large budgets and are comfortable navigating complex client and corporate structures.
• Language Skills: Very good English skills, both written and spoken, for regular communication at the European level are a given for you.
• Passion & Innovation: You are passionate about modern media trends (AI, Data, Consumer Experience) and are eager to continuously develop both your client's brands and our agency.

Additionally, you are: #communicative #strongleadership #strategic #strongrelationships #innovative

If you find this job exciting, we explicitly encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above.

Working at WPP Media:

As WPP Media, we are shaping the future of media and consistently investing in our employees. Every colleague benefits from the global network of WPP Media and WPP to develop and learn at the forefront of marketing and advertising. We live diversity and cohesion through numerous Employee Resource Groups and regular internal events – for exchange, inspiration, and celebrating our successes together.
 
WPP Media is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We consider all applicants for all positions without discrimination. Our goal is a culture of respect and belonging where everyone has the same opportunities to contribute and grow professionally.

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