Manager, Planning

Company: Wavemaker

Position: Manager, Planning

We always believe there is a better way to grow our client and our people. We do this by

positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients globally to help

them grow and shape their consumers’ brand decisions and experiences through media,

content, and technology. We have one single attitude – Positive Provocation.

Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even

fearless. We do our best 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 Attitude Of Positive Provocation Is Enabled By

• The deep Knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• The confidence to Challenge what’s gone before
• The Support to go further than we thought possible
  
  

Role Summary

• As a Manager of Planning, you will direct the day-to-day account activities of the group
• and play a key role in translating marketing and advertising objectives into overall media
• strategies. You will also direct the development of media plans consistent with the
• approved strategy. You will be responsible for developing the skills and knowledge of
• assigned Associate(s) and/or Senior Associate(s).
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Director on all aspects of communication plan development and
• recommendations
• Demonstrate full understanding of Client’s businesses as a basis for all future work
• Determine and supervise the best possible implementation of all approved communication plans and projects
• Direct marketing and media analyses to support recommendations
• Act as primary planning / buying integration contact for outside agency partners
• Supervise, guide and counsel Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) on all day-to-day activities
• Train planning staff in media and marketing disciplines as well as the specifics of the Client’s business and industry
• Accurately, objectively, and constructively evaluate the performance of Senior
• Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) via the talent development process
• Provide insightful updates to media and agency partners on the status of all account projects
• Assume ultimate media financial accountability with Client Accounting and agency partners
• Act with high integrity when managing solid relationships across agency and media partners to ensure brand understanding, and more effectively sell ideas.
  
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication; OR equivalent professional work experience
• 3-4 years’ experience working within strategy/planning, preferably within a media agency setting
• Previous experience working across all media channels (digital and traditional)
• Previous experience working with tools including MediaOcean, Prisma is preferred
• Previous experience working in a data-driven environment is a plus
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Adaptable to take direction and multi-task
  
  

GroupM and all 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.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60,000 to

$140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business

needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits

package, please visit https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for

more details.

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