Senior Manager, Planning

PHDCA PHD Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Group is seeking a Senior Media Planner to manage our media planning product by preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analyses. You will work within an integrated planning team to ground the product in insights and experience, ensuring flawless media executions.

In this role, you will prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, trends, and client-ready analyses; manage client expectations and deadlines; and develop strong relationships with clients and media

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in integrated media planning.
• Experience within an integrated advertising agency.
• Proficient with media research tools (Clear Decisions, Vividata, Nielsen) and media tools (Prisma).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, write and present integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief.
• Prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, trends and issues of interest to clients.
• Manage client expectations regarding schedules and deadlines.
• Develop ability to manage client conversations and expectations.
• Stay up-to-date with updates from major media partners.
• Ensure media plans adhere to agency values, philosophies and processes.
• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate campaign performance.
• Build strong client and partner relationships exhibiting reliability and resourcefulness.
• Initiate and coordinate the media buying process to deliver results.
• Oversee administration and maintenance of media buys.
• Assist training of junior staff on tools and processes.
• Ensure client budgets are managed and on track.
• Prepare client finance reports and budget control reports (BCRs).
• Support creation of campaign post reports.
• Prepare media POVs/evaluations.
• Source and evaluate proposals from media partners.

Skills

Client service oriented

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Independent work ability

Education

University degree

Tools

Clear Decisions

Vividata

Nielsen

Prisma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The role of a Senior Media Planner is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analysis.

This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, write and present integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and that go beyond the brief.
• Prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients.
• Effectively manage ongoing client expectations in regards to work back schedule, and deadlines.
• Develop ability to effectively manage client conversations and expectations.
• Remain up-to-date with latest updates from major media partners.
• Ensure that all media plans adhere to the agency's values, philosophies and processes.
• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate campaign performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and respectful partner relationships by demonstrating your ability to be responsible, reliable, and resourceful.
• Initiate and coordinate the media buying process that deliver exceptional results.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of media buys.
• Assist with training junior employees on tools and processes.
• Ensure client budgets are managed and on track.
• Responsible for accurate and timely client finance reports and budget control reports (BCRs).
• Support the creation of campaign post reports.
• Prepare media POVs/evaluations.
• Source and evaluate proposals from media partners as required.
• Continue to proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Post-Secondary education (or equivalent work experience) - University graduate and/or advertising/marketing college degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in integrated media planning.
• Experience within an integrated advertising agency.
• Proficient with media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma).
• Client service oriented.
• Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail accuracy.
• Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

$45,000 - $55,000

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