OVERVIEW:

In this pivotal role, you'll responsible for the strategy, execution and teamwork, ensuring Wavemaker's global efforts on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, and United International Pictures are continually successful.

As the Director, Paramount International, we need you to lead a talented multi-country team who lead the development of cross-channel, pan-regional media programs designed to break new ground with our partners and deliver meaningful results. Second, you will lead global media efforts, in partnership with Paramount's central media team to harness both strategic vision and operational excellence across markets and territories.
YOUR IMPACT:
International Network Leadership

• You will own and be accountable for the strategy and coordination of international media efforts
• You will handle a matrixed network of local markets to drive client happiness and account health
• Establish credibility both internally and externally as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by asking the tough, consultative questions needed to make bold marketing decisions.
• Lead the adaptation and continual improvement of strategic guidelines for media owners/rights owners
• Automate and optimize communication between central teams and markets to ensure efficient workflow. Advocate for the adoption of internal tools that drive team performance and collaboration.
• Monitor and own the success of operations and finances across all markets – include staffing, account profitability, and problem resolution.

Pan Regional Network Planning

• You will own the development and execution of pan-regional activation strategies across Paramount's annual film slate
• You will ensure the flawless delivery of all programs including campaign execution, tracking, and reporting, ensuring our partners deliver creative, first-to-market programs
• Build and maintain senior relationships with media owners, rights owners, and suppliers
• Lean into GroupM and the transformational power of their talent and platform capabilities.

Internal

• Serve as a senior leader on the Paramount business reporting to the International Account Lead in LA; leading goal setting and tracking for the entire team in LA and London.
• Ensure the profitability of global business by growing existing revenue streams and developing new opportunities in specialized services
• Drive a sense of urgency and direction, leaving no room for ambiguity.
• Elevate employee performance, acting as coach, steward, and mentor. Exemplify PACED behaviors because you know that staying true to our culture accelerates our strategic objectives.
• Take ownership of your own career development, including attending regular training and capitalizing on the numerous training platforms provided by WPP and GroupM.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

You will bring more than 15+ years of experience, ideally with some regional, international or multi-market experience. A major advantage will include entertainment experience preferably with a major movie studio or studio account.

• You will have highly endorsed client management skills with a track record of cultivating positive relationships with senior clients and agency partners
• You're agile. You'll work, think and act without barriers. You're collaborative and passionate. In the past you have proven that you can motivate teams to commit the best of themselves and work towards common goals.

About Wavemaker

We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world's most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.

Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best to work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it's not easy, but if it's in you, we will get it out of you.

Our 7,600 people across 90 markets provoke growth for some of the world's leading brands and businesses. Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:

• deep knowledge we have of our clients' business
• confidence to challenge what's gone before
• the support to go further than we thought possible

We are a part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company. Discover more on wavemakerglobal.com, Twitter and LinkedIn 
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GroupM and all of its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together