About the Role
You will lead the investment side of a major account, owning buying, partnerships, and campaign delivery across a diverse mix of activity. You are in the thick of it placing, tracking, and optimising campaigns while keeping clients up to speed on performance. You bring a mix of commercial instinct and team leadership, guiding junior talent and making sure every dollar delivers more.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day investment output, keeping campaigns moving and delivery seamless
- Own the full investment process from briefing through to booking, negotiation, and buying
- Build smart, impactful investment recommendations that maximise reach, value, and results
- Stay close to the detail on bookings, pacing, and delivery to ensure everything lands as it should
- Manage and lift the team, coaching juniors and setting a high bar for quality and pace
- Be the go-to for media partners, building strong relationships that unlock better outcomes
- Keep clients in the loop with clear, confident updates on performance and market movement
- Drive commercial discipline with accurate forecasting, smooth invoicing, and a focus on value at every step
Requirements
- A strong command of the media landscape and a clear point of view on how investment drives impact
- 5+ years in agency with deep expertise in broadcast buying and sharp commercial instincts
- A confident negotiator who knows how to unlock value and push for better outcomes
- A natural leader who elevates those around them and sets a high standard for delivery
- Credibility with clients, building trust through clarity, expertise, and sound judgement
- A mindset geared towards smarter ways of working, with the initiative to improve and optimise processes
- Composure in a fast-moving environment, able to navigate complexity without losing momentum
- A meticulous eye for detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for results
Skills
- Broadcast buying
- Commercial instincts
- Negotiation
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Media planning
- Campaign optimization
- Forecasting
- Invoicing
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full time
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years in agency
Benefits
- Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive
- Dedicated volunteer leave
- Whole-company event, One Day for Change
- 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service
- 3 whole company Wellness days off per year
- Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities
- Access to global online dentsu University
About the Company
- At dentsu, we drive growth that matters - for our people, our clients, and the industry.
- Inspired by Sanpo Yoshi, we’re focused on doing good for business, society, and each other.
- In Australia, we’re building something powerful: one team with one ambition - to become the most potent media force in the market, known for bold thinking and standout work.
- We don’t just work for our clients, we build with them. We challenge, partner, and create lasting, growth-driven relationships.
- We think like challengers, act like owners, and are here to set a new standard.
- For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences.
- Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact.
- Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet.
- Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future.
- Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.
Equal Opportunity
- Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so.
- For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities.
- This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
- If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.
