Remote Media Planning Manager — Lead High-Impact Campaigns

Publicis Groupe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Birthday off

Headspace membership

Wellness credits

Savings plan

Job summary

Zenith, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a team of media professionals in developing ideas and activations that drive human connections. You will oversee the team to meet or exceed client objectives and drive business in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

You will maintain strong client relationships, coordinate with internal stakeholders and partner agencies, and drive innovative media solutions across channels while fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management.
• Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Able to build and strengthen client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Strong command of media research and reporting resources.

Responsibilities

• Ensures strong client relationships with quality of deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client business both current and historical.
• Actively listens to clients and anticipates client need to build business and make Zenith indispensable.
• Communicates client objectives to internal stakeholders /staff members and clearly outlines a plan to meet them.
• Works with Director to develop and effectively sell through Zenith and Publicis Media business solutions.
• Continully looks for opportunities to improve the group/process/product.
• Co-ordinate with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient work streams.
• Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively/efficiently to meet client needs.
• Takes a leadership role in the training and development of new staff members.
• Maintain overall control of workflow and assigned team responsibilities and provides assistance where necessary to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Works closely with the Group Director to continually assess group members' professional development.
• Proactively communicates performance goals, as well as accomplishments and improvement need to staff on a regular basis.
• Effectively and professionally handles performance issues as they occur.
• Assist Director in maintaining revenue forecasting.
• Behaviors and deliverables consistently demonstrate thought leadership and innovation.
• Leads by example via work ethic, team building approach, attitude and overall collaboration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zenith, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a team of media professionals in developing ideas and activations that drive human connections. You will oversee the team to meet or exceed client objectives and drive business in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

You will maintain strong client relationships, coordinate with internal stakeholders and partner agencies, and drive innovative media solutions across channels while fostering a high-performance culture.