OOH Manager

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

This role is within the Planning & Buying Department in the wider Dentsu OOH team. This team is recognised as one of the largest billing agencies for OOH media partners, with further potential for growth. The Manager will be given exposure to senior internal contacts and external clients across a range of market leading household-name global and UK advertisers.

Purpose of the Role

The dentsu OOH team is dedicated to delivering excellence across Out‑of‑Home, known for innovative planning, buying, and partnership with clients and media owners. Backed by dentsu's integrated network, we embrace new technology, smart ways of working, and a forward‑thinking mindset.

This role sits within the OOH Planning & Buying team on major clients, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and leading global brands. You'll support the development and delivery of OOH plans, helping to manage the end‑to‑end campaign process and ensuring activity meets client and commercial needs. You'll work with Commercial, Innovation, and Multiply teams to gather pricing, explore creative ideas, and apply data and insights. You'll also support senior team members, contribute to growth opportunities, and help guide more junior colleagues as you develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Buying - Support the interrogation and delivery of OOH briefs, preparing plans and rationale while identifying opportunities for organic growth with senior P\&B leadership.
• OOH Strategy & Delivery - Help develop OOH strategies with Planning & Buying Directors and the OOH Partner, ensuring activity meets contractual pricing guarantees, PRFs and audit requirements.
• Client Relationship Management - Assist in managing client relationships and maintain clear, consistent communication alongside senior team members.
• Client Support & Education - Contribute to client meetings and updates, sharing OOH knowledge, market developments and new opportunities.
• Media Owner Relationships - Work with key media owners to maintain effective relationships and support delivery against agency targets and growth opportunities.
• OOH Marketing & Development - Capture and share great work and learnings across P\&B, Marketing, PR and Multiply, helping to support wider growth initiatives.

Person Specification

• Stakeholder Communication & Influence - Communicates clearly in both written and verbal formats, sharing recommendations confidently and working effectively with internal teams and external partners to support smooth campaign delivery.
• Relationship Building - Develops positive day‑to‑day relationships with media owners and agency/client contacts, ensuring good communication, timely responses, and collaborative working.
• OOH Knowledge & Technical Capability - Uses solid OOH knowledge and relevant planning tools to support accurate planning and buying, contributing to well‑executed campaigns.
• Project & Workflow Management - Handles multiple briefs and tasks, organising workloads and resources efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Negotiation & Commercial Delivery - Supports negotiations with media owners to help secure competitive pricing and ensure campaign KPIs and commercial commitments are met.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Control - Reviews campaign activity, supports improvements in processes, and helps maintain high standards across the team.

What we offer

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office at least 1 day a week.
• As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:
London

Brand:
Amplifi

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent