Media Planning and Buying Manager

Source; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and progression

Job summary

Source is seeking a Media Planning and Buying Manager for a leading independent agency serving FMCG and ecommerce clients. The role offers hybrid working, strong culture, and opportunities for progression as the team grows.

You will manage a mix of brands, deliver insightful media plans, and lead junior staff while collaborating with partners. You will be responsible for strategic planning, client service, and identifying opportunities to expand accounts, all while maintaining accuracy and

Qualifications

• Solid experience in media planning across multiple channels.
• Experience of buying would be beneficial.
• Strong client servicing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and writing ability.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and delivering value.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow client accounts, delivering effective, insight-led media planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts and introduce new ideas that drive performance.
• Lead and support junior team members, overseeing workload and development.
• Collaborate with internal teams, media partners, and external agencies to deliver campaigns.
• Contribute to new business pitches and actively build industry relationships.

Skills

Media planning

Multi-channel

Client servicing

Communication

Budget management

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Industry knowledge

Job description

Media Planning and Buying Manager - Top Independent Agency - FMCG & Ecommerce Clients

A leading independent agency are looking for a Media Manager to work on a mix of FMCG and ecommerce brands. This agency are growing so there are great opportunities for future development and growth.

The agency have a brilliant culture and really look after employees and this is highlighted by how long people stay

• You will have the opportunity to manage and grow client accounts, delivering effective, insight-led media planning.
• These clients embrace innovation and creative ideas, so there is lots of opportunity for strategic planning and creative ideas
• Build strong client relationships, respond to briefs, and ensure all work is accurate, timely, and high quality
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts and introduce new ideas that drive performance
• Lead and support junior team members, overseeing workload and development
• Collaborate with internal teams, media partners, and external agencies to deliver campaigns
• Contribute to new business pitches and actively build industry relationships

What we’re looking for:

• Solid experience in media planning across multiple channels
• Experience of buying would be beneficial
• Strong client servicing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and writing ability
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and delivering value
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive mindset with the ability to generate ideas and spot opportunities
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple priorities
• Interest in media trends, platforms, and industry developments

This agency offer brilliant perks and benefits. They are also flexible and offer hybrid working. People enjoy working there and there are great opportunities for training and progression.