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Role
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Role Summary and Impact
The Senior Manager, Planning, will lead the strategic direction for key client accounts, driving innovation and ensuring planning excellence. You will be a trusted advisor to clients, responsible for delivering integrated media solutions that drive business results and managing a team of planning professionals.
- Lead the development of overall campaign strategy, planning, and post-campaign reviews for your set of brands.
- Serve as the primary strategic contact for clients, leading presentations and discussions on media strategy.
- Set viable objectives and KPIs, and develop measurement methodologies against all briefs.
- Provide strategic guidance and direction to the planning team, fostering their professional growth.
- Develop and follow best practices and processes for media planning & operations.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and drive the adoption of new media platforms and technologies.
- Manage key client revenue and profitability, contributing to business growth.
Skills And Experience
- Minimum 6-7 years of work experience in a media agency, client-side, or media owner capacity.
- Strong digital and integrated planning background with a strategic and commercial outlook.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team of planners.
- Extensive experience managing multiple projects and integrating large-scale campaigns.
- Excellent client management skills with a track record of building strong relationships.
- In-depth understanding of the industry, business, brands, and consumer trends.
- Highly evolved presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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