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Director (Advisory Practice) - MediaLink
MediaLink is seeking a Director to join the team as part of our Consultancy function.
As a Director at MediaLink you will set the strategic approach to delivering on our clients' need to learn, grow and transform in their respective sectors of media, entertainment, marketing and technology. Directors are staffed across a number of different client accounts, both responsible for total account revenue and supporting more senior leaders on larger, more complex assignments as the key product and deliverable owner.
A successful person in this role will have the ability to work across a wide range of clients and company life-stages, is a self-starter and will be energized by the variety of assignments and inter-connectivity of the industry.
What You Will Do
Consulting & Client Service
• Develop and manage client relationships, serving as one of the key points-of-contact. Note: The director will have a balance of assignments where she/he is the project lead as well as the project partner to a more senior team member based on client needs and/or the complexity of the project
• Develop practical recommendations for strategy and clearly defined execution plans to bring said strategy to life
• Support business growth opportunities with existing clients by understanding the broad MediaLink service offerings, listening for triggers and raising cross-sell and upsell opportunities strategically aligned with client needs
• Lead the process of client discovery, market research and diligence requirements including guiding interviews that source clarity from clients and net new insights from the industry
Collaboration & Communication
• Supervise junior staff with respect to approvals around communication, prioritization of project workload and evaluation of draft output for client deliverables
• Complete work as needed by the engagement lead on larger engagements; help direct junior team members and manage cross-client timelines accordingly
Business Development & Product Strategy
• Work with senior leadership to identify potential new business opportunities and draft statements of work that clearly articulate how MediaLink can accelerate their business faster than they could do on their own
• Leverage industry network, trades and MediaLink intelligence to uncover trends and opportunities for active client assignments and future business development
What You Will Need
• 6+ years of work experience in media, marketing, advertising, technology and/or consulting fields
• MBA desirable, but not required
• Proven experience in applying well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical) and crafting original strategic recommendations with limited involvement from leadership
• Proven track record of selling through recommendations to internal teams and/or clients; demonstrated success in turning ideas into actions
• Fluency in media/advertising/technology industry terms and trends
• Ability to partner across the organization to deliver engagement objectives
At MediaLink, we create competitive advantage and growth strategies for large- scale organisations. We drive growth and foster innovation by identifying key challenges, providing practical tactics and helping to implement the solutions.
Unlike other companies, we can offer you access to direct client relationships with large global companies at a senior level. We provide you with the opportunities, strategies and execution of these to help you develop and grow, all while giving you access to senior leadership and their expertise.
MediaLink is a UTA company. UTA is one of the world's leading talent and entertainment companies.