Supervisor, Connections Planning

Interpublic; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UM, an Omnicom Media agency in Toronto, seeks a Supervisor, Connections Planning to lead and manage our media planning product, prepare, present, and oversee media plans, proposals, and analysis. You will work with an integrated planning team to ensure plans are grounded in insights that satisfy client objectives.

You will manage budgets and deadlines, maintain client relationships, and develop insights-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading integrated media planning projects and teams.
• Client service oriented with strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with media research tools and media planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead in preparation, writing, and presenting integrated media plans and analyses.
• Manage client expectations, budgets, and deadlines effectively.
• Coordinate media buying and maintain training of junior staff on tools.

Skills

Client service

Project leadership

Media planning

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Marketing/Advertising background

Tools

Clear Decisions

Vividata

Nielsen

Prisma

Job description

## Supervisor, Connections PlanningApply: Hybrid: Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: 27878-KP**Agency:**UM**Job Function:**Media**Job Subfunction:**Media Planning and Buying **Job Description:****Position Summary** The role of a Supervisor, Connections Planning is to lead and manage our media planning product, preparing, presenting, and overseeing 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, leading to flawless media executions. **Key Responsibilities*** Lead in the preparation, writing, and presenting of integrated media plans, proposals, and analysis that go beyond the brief and satisfy client objectives.* 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.* Take the lead in managing 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.* Oversee and ensure the effective training of junior employees on tools and processes.* Manage client budgets and ensure they are on track.* Responsible for accurate and timely client finance reports and budget control reports (BCRs).* Support the creation of campaign post reports.* Prepare media Point of View (POVs)/evaluations.* Source and evaluate proposals from media partners as required.* Contribute to strategic media planning discussions, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to the table.* Continue to proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape. **Desired Skills & Experience*** Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to this application* Experience in leading integrated media planning projects and teams.* Experience within an integrated advertising agency. Knowledge of media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma) will give leverage to this application* Client service oriented.* Curiosity, 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).65,000.00 - 75,000.00 *To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.* Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice/