Client Manager (Media Planning) page is loaded## Client Manager (Media Planning)remote type: Hybridlocations: Sydneytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR **Agency :**Havas Media**Job Description :****#LI-MP1**We're looking for a Client Manager to join the Client Services team at Kaimera, part of the Havas Media network. This role will be based in Kaimera's Surry Hills office.**About the role**The Client Manager role is a strong, independent, agency contributor, focused on delivering "best in class" work held up as a benchmark both within Kaimera and the industry-wide. This role manages middle-senior internal and external relationships and is responsible for shaping strategy with light support from a Director.Creative thinking, strong presentation skills, and rock-solid implementation are the keys to success. You will develop a confident point of view from roadmaps and other insights and be a clear expert in one or more technical areas.* Reporting Structure: Usually, you will have experience working with 1-2 direct reports.* Growth: You will also have the opportunity to work on pitches or new business work.**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Lead and manage the strategy, planning, and implementation across your assigned portfolio of clients.* Oversee the financial health of client accounts, including invoicing, reconciliation, and budget management.* Act as the technical expert and coach for direct reports, ensuring excellence in media process from start to finish.* Proactively anticipate client needs and lead initiatives that drive cross-pillar commercial solutioning and business growth.* COMMERCIAL ACUMEN: Able to effectively manage invoicing and reconciliation of assigned client budgets. Can identify and lead initiatives that drive business growth and success. Begins to look to cross-pillar commercial solutioning and strategy.* CLIENT SERVICE: Anticipates and proactively addresses potential issues that may arise in client relationships, demonstrating understanding of interpersonal dynamics. Acts strategically and builds and maintains stakeholder relationships that contribute to our success. Takes responsibility for delivering outputs across planning, buying, implementation, reporting.* ACCOUNTABILITY: Assumes ownership a number of clients. Accepts full accountability for the results of one's actions, decisions, and the impact on others. Takes a long term versus task-based view. Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve accountability within their teams.* TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS: Begins to develop their skills in people management and complex client management. Spends time, effort, and heart in cultivating their leadership skills.* TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE: Shows mastery of the media process from start to finish. Is a technical expert in one or more areas. Is able to Identify and plan learning, targeted to specific developmental needs of direct reports. Acts as a coach.* LIVING OUR VALUES: Acts as a beacon for model citizenship. Assumes accountability for oneself, and encourages others to act with integrity. Begins to effectively improve the alignment of their teams. Is unafraid to call out behaviour in conflict with a safe workplace.Kaimera is an independent full-service media agency. Now 9 years old (2 years old in Melbourne) and 50 people strong, we are known for working with some of the most enviable clients in the business AND being one of Australia's top employers.At Kaimera, we don't just talk about being a Best Place to Work—we live it, because our people truly are the heart of everything we do. We believe that when you thrive, our clients succeed. If you're looking for meaningful work, a collaborative, no-hierarchy environment, and a place where every contribution is valued, you've found it. Come join a team that's redefining media and having a great time doing itWe invest in our team's success, well-being, and growth. Here's what you can look forward to:* **Financial Rewards:** Enjoy competitive remuneration and a discretionary bonus after 12 months, ensuring you share in our collective success.* **Access to Leadership:** Work in a collaborative, no-hierarchy structure with direct access to leadership and the opportunity to work alongside talented, passionate teams.* **Flexible Hybrid Work:** Benefit from a balanced work schedule, typically spending 4 days a week in our vibrant Surry Hills office, combining the best of in-person collaboration and flexibility.* **Commitment** **to Growth**: Sharpen your skills with training, professional development memberships, and clear career progression opportunities. We actively support you becoming the best in your craft.* **Time Off to Celebrate:** Get an extra day off with dedicated birthday leave* **Culture & Fun**: Experience the fun side of media with: + Unforgettable events like axe throwing, office chess tournaments, and pickleball with industry friends. + Relaxing activities like puppy yoga, free coffee shouts, and Friday afternoon pub drinks.* **Inspirational Office:** Enjoy a positive, agile, and inclusive environment right in our bright Surry Hills office.* **Dog Friendly Office:** Bring your best mate (strictly four legged) to work**About HAVAS**The Havas Village is a unique model — creative, digital, content, PR, media and partnerships, all under one roof. We build teams around our clients' needs, not our own structures, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.At HAVAS, we are committed to building a future that is inclusive to all, where you can bring your whole self to work and feel valued, respected, and supported to succeed. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs, age, and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to apply for this or any role with us.We look forward to meeting you**Contract Type :**Permanent**Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.**Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor-made, meaningful, innovative and entertainment-oriented solutions that support them in their positive transformation. **Life at Havas**We take great pride in our Havas family. They bring many unique personalities, perspectives and passions to their work. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, and Havas Villages are the homes we work in. We encourage our people to take advantage of our many opportunities to learn and grow. Through local agency training sessions, our unique global and development programs, we offer our people endless opportunities to explore. **Havas Creative Network**At Havas, we believe creativity isn't just a description of our business, it is part of our agencies' DNA. We bring together some of the industry's most creative and accomplished agencies. By combining creative expertise with the strategic and innovative power of our Villages, we can build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. **Havas Media Network**We create the best media experience, capitalizing on the most meaningful media to build more meaningful brands. We know how to connect a client with their target audience – in
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