Manager- Planning

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

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.

About OpenMind

Openmind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

Role Summary and Impact

Work with the Philippines’  largest company,  handling widely-recognized megabrands 
Work with an amazingly passionate & collaborative team of 20+ people 
Huge opportunity for growth through taking a business-based and digital-first approach  in driving innovative media solutions  

Measures of success –   

In three months:   
Understood the client business and the category they play in, and key drivers of growth
Built a collaborative relationship with your clients, acting as the lead contact across your brands
Embedded yourself into the internal team and understood the different specialist teams you work with
Understood the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account
In six months:
Led your own planning response from insight and strategy through to execution
Project managed cross-media, category and industry leading campaigns

In 12 months:
Worked closely with Agency’s other specialist teams (ie. MBA, research) on at least one project
Coached junior members of the team to achieve their goals
Delivered a positive client performance rating on your brands and helped deliver a positive over-all score for the team

Responsibilities of the role:

A Manager - Planning will be assigned to manage a group of brands and oversee a team of Planners.  She will also handle specific brands and perform the following tasks:

Attend & receive Client Communication/Media Briefing
Deliver strategic communication response to business issues/challenges
Recommend platforms (ATL &Digital) and investment level based on objectives and strategic directions
Manage brand budget on an annual and monthly level
Monitor and analyze brand & competitive activities to gain learnings and best practices
Lead discussions with brand team on communication reviews and upcoming media plans/activities
Utilize different media and research tools/studies to craft data-based media solutions
Deliver accurate and timely tracking reports
Collaborate with the different teams (internal and external) to ensure smooth and holistic delivery of requirements
Seek and recommend media innovations which will address business needs
Lead and mentor team to help Planners improve their strategic thinking skills and operational discipline.

Skills and Experience
(Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and number skills
• Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional
• Passion for learning and openness to new challenges
• Must come with digital planning understanding

Work Experience
4-6 years in media/ marketing/ brand management experience

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. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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