Supervisor, Connections Planning

Adelphi Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UM in Toronto is seeking a Media Planning Supervisor to lead the integration of media plans, proposals and analysis, ensuring campaigns meet objectives and insights-based execution. You will mentor junior staff and work with a consolidated planning team to drive flawless media buys.

Responsibilities include presenting plans to clients, monitoring performance, managing budgets and schedules, and building strong partner relationships while upholding the agency’s processes and values.

Qualifications

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising.
• Mid-Senior level of experience in integrated media planning.
• Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.
• Ability to build solid internal relationships and partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge from research resources to media planning.
• Experience with presenting.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and team support.
• Proficiency with media research tools and media tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief.
• Confidently communicate with the leadership team to address account needs.
• Prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities and trends.
• Ensure all media plans adhere to agency values and processes.
• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate campaign performance.
• Manage client expectations regarding work back schedules and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of the buy.
• Prepare client finance reports and budget control reporting (BCRs).
• Provide feedback and training to direct reports to ensure performance and development.
• Contribute to media POVs and overall product image.
• Make recommendations to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Media planning

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Research insights

Communication

Budget management

Education

Marketing/Advertising background

Tools

Clear Decisions

Vividata

Nielsen

Prisma

Job description

Agency:

UM

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The role of a Media Planning Supervisor is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analysis. The Media Planning Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring junior employees.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief.

• Confidently and effectively communicate with the leadership team to address needs of the account (e.g.ensure campaigns launch according to plan, address questions quickly with appropriate client communication, flag concerns, etc.).

• Proactively prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients.

• Ensure that all media plans adhere to the agency’s values, philosophies, and processes.

• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate the campaign performance.

• Effectively manage ongoing client expectationsin regard towork back schedule, and deadlines.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and respectful partner relationships.

• Oversee the administration and maintenance of the buy.

• Oversee team members in preparing and maintaining accurate and client finance reports and budget control reporting (BCRs).

• Provide ongoing actionable feedback and training to direct reportsin order toensure performance and development goals are achieved.

• Proactively contribute to and/or prepare media PointOfViews (POVs).

• Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations where appropriate.

Qualifications_:

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to thisapplication..

• Mid-Senior level of experience in integrated media planning.

• Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.

• Ability to build solid internal relationships and partnerships.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge and insights gained from research resources to media planning.

• Experience with presenting.

• Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc.

• Proficiency with media research tools (e.g.Clear Decisions,Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma) would give leverage to this application

• Curiosity, with a passion for continuous development.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Highly developed organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

• Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,Exceland PowerPoint).

• Ability to travel as required.

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Salary range $65,000 -$75,000

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