Media Planning Executive

TN United Kingdom; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Executive to join their dynamic UK Media Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage significant media budgets and collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful media strategies. You will be responsible for optimizing media performance and gathering valuable consumer insights to enhance brand visibility. With a commitment to continuous development and a supportive culture, this position promises meaningful work from day one, allowing you to make a genuine impact on some of the UK's most beloved brands. If you're passionate about media and ready to take on exciting challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Double Match Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share Programme

25 Days’ Holiday

Free Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging

Discounted Dining

Gym Access

Qualifications

• Strong operational excellence and organization skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-million pound budgets for brands.
• Design and execute media strategies across touchpoints.
• Monitor and report on media performance.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Procter & Gamble (P&G) is one of the world’s largest advertisers, owning globally iconic brands such as Gillette, Pampers, Oral-B and Head & Shoulders.

We have embarked on an exciting and industry-defining journey to grow our UK Media Team by bringing in-house a significant proportion of our media planning and buying capability.

Our Planning Executive role offers a unique opportunity to join this team, working on some of the biggest media budgets in the UK, building a legacy for our brands and organization. Our ambition is to bring media even closer to our consumers to maximize return and enable real-time innovation.

Are you up for the challenge?

As a Planning Executive, you will be responsible for:

1. Managing multi-million pound budgets for your brands, including implementation and reporting within internal systems and controls.
2. Supporting the team in the design and execution of strong and consistent media strategies across all media touchpoints (TV, digital, etc.) and recommending the best touchpoints to address business challenges.
3. Monitoring and reporting on media performance and key market activity to identify and recommend optimizations.
4. Collaborating with diverse, multi-functional teams across P&G and agencies to ensure proper implementation of media strategies across touchpoints.
5. Gathering consumer and competitor media insights and assessing their impact on our media plans, sharing insights with the team, and making improvement recommendations.

What you can expect

• Meaningful work from Day 1: You will work on some of the UK’s best-loved brands, bringing your experience, energy, and perspectives to make a genuine impact from the start.
• Continuous Development: Our culture emphasizes ongoing development. We offer career growth, learning opportunities, varied career paths, and collaboration with inspiring colleagues.
• Empowering Culture: You will work on impactful projects within a supportive environment that values diversity and embraces company values.

What we offer you

• Head Office Location: Based in Weybridge, Surrey, with easy access from London via trains from Waterloo and a free shuttle. Facilities include free parking, electric vehicle charging, Costa Coffee, discounted dining, and a gym.
• Flexibility: We support a flexible work approach, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, encouraging teams to choose based on work needs.
• Competitive Benefits: Including a Double Match Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Share Programme, 25 Days’ Holiday, and more.

Job Qualifications

• Strong operational excellence, organization skills, and ability to work autonomously and flexibly.
• Proactive, accountable, with attention to detail to drive results.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, capable of synthesizing information into clear narratives.
• Enjoys collaboration and building relationships with internal and external teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Passion for a career in media; prior experience is helpful but not essential.

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process. Please wait for our response regarding accommodations before proceeding with assessments.

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Number: R000107743

Job Segmentation: Experienced Professionals