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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE The Manager, Media Planningworkscloselywiththe planning Director on all aspects of media planning andistheprimaryday-to-daycontactwiththe client. Workingwithcross-functionalteamstoaccessall servicesofferedbyEssenceMediacom,youwillensurethatclient objectives are met.
Assuch,youwillmaintaina highlevelofinvolvementwiththeaccountentrustedtoyou,promotingthehighestqualitymediaproductandcustomersatisfaction. Youwillalsoberesponsiblefor thedevelopmentandgrowthof more juniorteammembers,ensuringthattheyareexposedto allnecessaryfacetsof the planning process.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Developandmaintainrelationshipswithclients andagencypartners
Lead thedevelopmentof media plans,includingmediaanalysito supportrecommendations
Useresearchtools(Vividata,Commspoint, ComScore,EssenceMediacomproprietarytools, etc.) todeveloprecommendations
Prepareandpresentmedia plans,includingobjectives,strategyandrationalebasedon data andsoundthinking
Supervise, guide, andadvisemedia planningteammembersonday-to-dayactivities
Delegateworkeffectivelyand guide media planningteammemberstodeliverseamlessworkto the client
Keepabreastof all communicationswiththe planningteam,includingbuyapprovals,trackingreports,buychanges, etc.
Ensureongoingcampaignmanagement
Assumefinancialaccountabilityfor media byworkingwithclient andpartneragencyfinancedepartments.
Participatein client/agencymeetings as theday-to-dayrepresentativeof the mediadepartment’sproductgroup
Actwithintegrityinmanagingrelationshipswithintheagencyandwithmediapartnerstoensurebrandunderstanding,sellideasmoreeffectivelyandcontributeto positiveagencyreviews
Meetwithindustryrepresentativesto gainknowledgeof all phases andtouchpoints of mediapartners
Have an in-depthknowledgeof the Quebecmarketanditsculture
Demonstrateunderstandingofclient’sbusiness
Activelyseek,investigate, andpursuenew communications and innovationopportunities.
YOUR PROFILE
Proven verbal andwrittencommunicationskills;strongpresentationskills
Outstandingtime managementskillsandprovenabilitytoprioritizeandorganizeworkload,whileoperatingundertightdeadlines andmanagingmultipleprojects
Abilitytoworkonyourowninitiative; proactive,forward-thinkingmindset;consistentlydemonstrateapractical,well-organizedapproachto alltasks
Abilitytofostercollaborativerelationshipswithothermultidisciplinaryteams
Masteryof media planimplementationwithathoroughunderstandingof the media planning processinvolvingmultidisciplinaryteams
Comprehensiveknowledgeofresearchtoolsand media planning softwarerequiredfor therole
Stronganalytical,mathematical, and quantitativeskills
Proficiencyin mediatools(Prisma, DDS, Media Tools)
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Collegediplomaorbachelor’sdegree,preferablywithspecializationinadvertising, marketing, business administration or communications, orequivalentworkexperience
Morethan5yearsof relevant mediaexperience,withapreferencefor media planning
Experiencein the full cycle ofstrategyand media plandevelopment
Abilitytodevelopstrategicthinkingandrecommendationsrootedinknowledgeof theclient’scategory, consumer insights, thecompetitionand abrand’scommunicationsecosystem
In-depthknowledgeof Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Demonstratedcriticalthinkingandproblem-solvingskills
Abilitytocommunicateconciselyandclearlybothorallyand inwritinginbothFrench and English
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Gestionnaire, planification média in Montréal employer: WPP
WPP Media is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where creativity thrives. With a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, employees benefit from comprehensive perks including competitive medical plans, significant paid time off, and opportunities for professional advancement within a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, WPP Media fosters strong connections through its extensive global network, ensuring that every team member can pursue their passions while contributing to innovative media strategies for high-profile clients.
