WPP Media
media
SeniorManagerPlanning
“Senior Manager - Planning at WPP Media. Skills: media planning strategy, client management, team leadership, commercial strategy. manage the media planning team. work on integrated marketing plans covering digital, traditional, media intelligence, reporting etc.”
What You'll Achieve.
Established working relationships with key senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic lead across your assigned brands.; Successfully onboarded and integrated into the leadership structure of the planning team, contributing to ongoing strategic initiatives.; Identified initial opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the planning workflow and team operations.; Gained a comprehensive understanding of the commercial objectives and market challenges of your key accounts, translating them into strategic planning considerations.; Led the development and presentation of high-impact planning strategies that demonstrably address complex client business challenges and commercial goals.; Implemented initial team development plans, providing mentorship and performance feedback to Planners and Managers under your guidance.; Contributed to new business development efforts by crafting compelling strategic responses and participating in pitches.; Demonstrated clear commercial acumen by linking media strategies to measurable business outcomes and advising clients on investment optimization.; Delivered tangible commercial results for clients, evidenced by achieving or exceeding business KPIs and contributing to client revenue growth.; Cultivated a high-performing and motivated planning team, fostering an environment of continuous learning, strategic excellence, and career progression.; Championed and implemented significant improvements to planning guidelines and processes, enhancing overall department efficiency and output quality.; ensuring alignment with client goals and commercial targets.; drive business value; ensuring media strategies are cost-effective and deliver ROI.; impact client business objectives beyond media metrics.; enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic output.; address client business needs and market challenges.
Industry & Context.
translating complex business objectives into innovative and effective media strategies; address complex client business challenges
hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
comprehensive experience on digital and its application to client’s business
Nice to Have
Experience with Python and familiarity with React. Knowledge of PostgreSQL required., Proficient in AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Terraform, and Docker. Kubernetes a plus., Strong Java background, experience with Spring Boot, familiarity with Kafka and Redis.
What You'll Do.
manage the media planning team
work on integrated marketing plans covering digital
maintain and build good relationship with internal and external teams to facilitate daily operation
Act as the lead strategic partner to senior client stakeholders
translating complex business objectives into innovative and effective media strategies.
Oversee the strategic direction and quality control of all planning outputs for assigned brands
ensuring alignment with client goals and commercial targets.
Lead high-level client discussions
presenting strategic recommendations
and market insights with a commercial perspective.
Proactively identify client growth opportunities and develop proposals for integrated media solutions that drive business value.
and develop a team of Managers and Planners
fostering strategic thinking
operational excellence
and professional growth.
Set clear goals and objectives for the team
monitoring performance and providing regular feedback and coaching.
Actively participate in the recruitment
and retention of top planning talent.
Champion knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team
keeping them abreast of industry trends
Drive commercial success of client accounts by identifying strategic opportunities for investment
Understand and contribute to the P&L of client accounts
ensuring media strategies are cost-effective and deliver ROI.
Oversee annual and monthly budget allocations
ensuring strategic alignment and optimal media investment.
Utilize advanced analytics and commercial insights to develop data-driven recommendations that impact client business objectives beyond media metrics.
and implement improvements to planning guidelines
and tools to enhance efficiency
and strategic output.
Collaborate with specialist teams to ensure seamless
and holistic campaign delivery.
Drive the adoption of new media technologies
and innovative solutions that address client business needs and market challenges.
Ensure the consistent delivery of accurate
and commercially insightful reports and analyses.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
maintain and build good relationship with internal and external teams to facilitate daily operation; Collaborate with specialist teams to ensure seamless, integrated, and holistic campaign delivery.
Communication Scope
presenting strategic recommendations, performance reviews, and market insights with a commercial perspective
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