Planning Manager

Job Title:
Planning Manager

Job Description:

What you will be doing

Amplifi is the global media investment platform of the Dentsu Network - we are focused on driving profitable and sustainable business outcomes through partnership and media innovation and unlock business outcomes for our clients through three key areas of opportunity.

The purpose of this role is to manage a team of media planners and assist the Account Director on a day to day basis. This is to ensure that their teams are delivering plans that deliver against client objectives whilst balancing agency trading objectives.

The difference you'll make

• Co-ordinate and manage the team to plan and deliver consistent and best in class campaigns across display media
• Ensure client servicing is to a high standard for you and all direct reports
• Develop strong relationships with media owners, op cos and clients.

• Demonstrate your media expertise, especially display, on a regular basis. Understanding client's business and performance needs and be able to interpret this into innovative & progressive media planning solutions.
• Be a first-class operator that sets a high standard: showing robust organisation, diligence, productivity and commercial acumen
• Manage your team's workflow, output and development

What you'll bring

• Strong negotiation skills & interpersonal skills

• Good communication across all levels with Amplifi team, external media owners and Op Cos.
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Great attention to detail - ability to ensure 100% accuracy across all planning, reporting and commercial processes

It would also be nice for you to have

• Proficient use in key platforms and tools (CM/PRISMA/MEDIATEL/IPSOS/CLEAR DECISIONS/MEDIA EXPLORER)
• Highly numerate and analytical

What else do you need to know

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements.

About dentsu international

Part of dentsu Group, dentsu international is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu international's radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.

www.dentsu.com

About dentsu Group (dentsu)

Led by dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands-Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, dentsu Creative, and Merkle-as well as through dentsu Japan Network companies, including dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

How we'll reward you

As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location:
London

Brand:
Amplifi

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent]]>