Positions: Associate Director, Global Value

Location: London, England, United Kingdom |

Location: London, England, United Kingdom | Agency: Magna – United Kingdom Ref#: 16919 | Type of Contract: Regular

About Us

MAGNA is the centralized IPG Mediabrands resource that provides strategic investment and media intelligence for agency teams and clients. We utilize our insights, forecasts, and strategic relationships to give clients a competitive marketplace advantage. MAGNA leverages the collective power of all IPG media investments to develop go-to-market strategies and design unique partnerships to maximize value for our clients. With over 60 years of industry experience, we set the standard by predicting the future of media value, publishing more than 40 annual reports on audience trends, media spend, market demand, and ad effectiveness.

Our Purpose + Values

MAGNA empowers better decision-making through knowledge. Our team of experts across five key competencies supports IPG cross-functional teams through Partnership, Enablement, Accountability, Connectivity, and Education.

Role Description

This position is within the Global Value function, responsible for identifying, measuring, and reporting all value delivered by Mediabrands, focusing on UM clients. Reporting to the Group Director, managing a team of analysts, and collaborating with the Magna community globally, the role covers all media types across multiple regions including Europe, APAC, LATAM, and North America.

The Associate Director will develop and maintain relationships with:

• Senior Global Value team members; the Group Director and Managing Partner, Global Value
• Peers across the broader Global Value team
• Country Trading leads
• Magna Regional & Global hub teams

Key Responsibilities

Managing Value Delivery

• Articulate goals and methodology to local market trading leads
• Oversee monthly data delivery and results tracking in line with deadlines
• Manage auditor/consultant relationships to enhance value for business and clients
• Oversee granular pricing targets for all buying teams globally
• Manage escalation processes and lead issue resolution
• Collaborate with the Group Director and Managing Partner on new value levers

Internal Relationships

• Lead and develop a team of analysts, supporting their career growth
• Coordinate with country trading leads and regional hub teams
• Ensure client account teams are informed and integrated into broader client service efforts
• Support ad hoc investment and accountability requests
• Present accountability and value perspectives in meetings
• Manage training, development, and workload of the Global Value team

Key Client Contact

As a senior contact, you should be able to:

• Explain media dynamics at an expert level
• Report on media value delivery, explaining value levers across markets
• Support local market discussions with insights on trading dynamics
• Identify when additional support is needed and facilitate involvement
• Assist with onboarding and training of new clients and countries

Desired Skills & Experience

• Independent, self-motivated, and hardworking
• Desire to deepen knowledge of driving client value
• Accurate, analytically skilled, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and articulation skills
• Culturally sensitive and articulate in cross-cultural contexts
• Ability to present data clearly and succinctly
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Employee Transparency

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. For confidential discussions about accommodations, contact Jess at Requesting accommodations will not affect your application.

The Perks

We provide a supportive, fun work environment with opportunities for growth and recognition. Benefits include:

• Flexi-leave with a minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus holiday closure between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible start and finish times (Core Hours Mon-Thurs)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Paid volunteering leave
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Pension with 3-6% matched contributions
• Generous parental leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Additional flexible benefits (Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts, etc.)

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