At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic media planning and develop innovative solutions for clients.
- Company: Join Havas Media Network, a global leader in communications.
- Benefits: Collaborative culture, career growth, and access to industry-leading resources.
- Other info: Work with a diverse team and engage with high-profile clients globally.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving transformation for top brands in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years in media planning or strategic marketing; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Havas Media Network’s mission is to Create Desire, Convert Demand & Drive Transformation - delivering growth for today and tomorrow. Through our operating model - Converged.AI, we combine human ingenuity with machine precision to drive clients' business growth, helping brands stay relevant and grow in a world that never stands still.
As a Director, Strategic Planning you are responsible for the day-to-day leadership of client deliverables and developing best in class media solutions. You are expected to lead your clients’ line of business, championing meaningful media with your clients and internal team. To be successful, you have a keen ability to develop strong dynamic plans and create partnerships across all agency departments, your clients, and media vendors. You are a collaborator that can develop and mentor your direct reports, as well as work closely with agency management.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic Media Leadership: Guide the development & execution of dynamic integrated media strategies and strategically contribute to client planning meetings and deliverables.
- Be seen as SME for core planning principles.
- Provide clear, logical rationale for media recommendations and present media strategies and recommendations to clients.
- Monitor campaign performance, working with departments to track key metrics and adjusting approach to achieve desired outcomes.
- Oversee planning and implementation processes with Managers, Planners and Coordinators and manage day-to-day media team operations.
- Stay on top of industry trends and new media opportunities, and foster innovative thinking in the media planning group.
- Build trusting collaborative relationships with clients of all levels.
- Maintain senior client and internal stakeholder relationships. Stay on top of business and client concerns to head off issues early.
- Accurately represent the client’s point of view, ultimately focused on doing the best work for the Client’s business.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 7-10 years in a media buying, planning or strategic marketing role, agency experience preferred.
- Experience in media planning across all channels (print, broadcast, audio, digital, OOH).
- Attention to detail and the ability to work in a team, collaborate with and influence others.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Confident in client-facing interactions and delivering compelling presentations.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Education Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in marketing, business or a related field is an asset.
Director of Strategic Planning in Toronto employer: Havas Media Network
Havas Media Group Canada is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about AI and data strategy. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities to lead transformative projects that enhance client success. Located in the vibrant city of Canada, Havas Media offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact the future of media planning and analytics.
