Social & Influence Lead

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

Leading the transformation – as well as the operations - of the brand's social media work in ASEAN South Pacific is one of the biggest social media jobs in the entire region.

We expect you to be the ultimate hybrid - equal parts account management (client relations), strategy and operations. We rely on you to see the bigger picture and to craft a compelling ‘big-picture’ narrative internally and with the client, but that can also go deep – handling a number of fiddley tasks in the day to day. 

Transformational Leadership & Client Partnership: 

• Lead the Charge: Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders in ASP (ASEAN &South Pacific), guiding them through the evolving social media landscape and championing innovative solutions.
• Drive Social & Influence Transformation: Collaborate closely with the brand and internal WPP teams to integrate social media seamlessly into the broader digital ecosystem.
• Shape the Future of Social: Identify and leverage emerging platforms, technologies, and trends to keep ahead of the curve and drive impactful results.

Strategic Vision & Operational Excellence: 

• Develop Winning Strategies: Working with a team of social media professionals, craft data-driven social media strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring cultural relevance and local market nuances are carefully considered.
• Oversee Flawless Execution: Lead a team of social media professionals across multiple markets, ensuring consistent brand messaging, campaign excellence, and adherence to best practices. 
• Champion a Performance-Driven Culture: Establish clear KPIs, implement robust reporting mechanisms, and leverage data insights to optimize campaigns and demonstrate the value of social media. 

Team Management & Collaboration: 

• Build & Inspire High-Performing Teams: Foster a collaborative, results-oriented, and inclusive team environment that empowers individuals to thrive and deliver their best work.
• Cultivate Strong Partnerships: Work cross-functionally with creative, strategy, analytics, and account management teams to ensure seamless campaign development and execution.
• Lead with Influence: Effectively navigate complex internal and external stakeholder relationships, building consensus and driving collaboration across all levels.

Financial Acumen: 

• Manage Procurement: Lead contract negotiations, developing comprehensive commercials, scopes of work and service level agreements (SLAs) with both WPP and entities.
• Own the Budget: Manage project budgets effectively, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery of all social media initiatives. 

Desired Skills & Desired Experience: 

• 10+ years of proven experience in digital and social media marketing, with a significant portion in leadership roles, ideally within an agency setting.
• A deep understanding of the Asia South Pacific digital landscape, including cultural nuances, consumer behavior, and emerging trends.
• A strong track record of developing and executing successful social media strategies for global brands, demonstrating measurable business impact.
• Exceptional client management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, provide strategic counsel, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Proven experience in leading, motivating, and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, contract negotiation, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.