Digital Planning Director - leading network media agency

Pivotal London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading network media agency in London is seeking a Performance Planning Director to spearhead the performance strategy for a flagship client known globally. This role requires a strong digital planning background and offers a chance to lead innovative, award-winning work. Responsibilities include optimizing mid-to-lower funnel performance and developing data-driven media strategies. The ideal candidate should excel in client-facing situations, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience in a performance-driven media agency environment.

Qualifications

• Proven performance results in a performance-led role.
• Experience in a media agency environment.
• Confident in client-facing roles and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-to-lower funnel performance planning and optimisation.
• Develop data-led, cross-channel media strategies.
• Work closely with planning, activation, strategy, and analytics teams.
• Act as senior client lead for performance.

Skills

Digital planning background

Client-facing presentations

Data-led strategy

Analytical skills

Tools

Measurement and analytics tools

Job description

A leading network media agency which have a great reputation are seeking a Performance Planning Director to lead the performance strategy across one of their flagship clients; one if the world’s most recognisable brands.

This role reports into Client Partner and will be working alongside a Planning Partner and Strategy Director. It offers the chance to join a talented team and play a pivotal role in award winning work for an incredible client, which is at the forefront of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-to-lower funnel performance planning and optimisation
• Develop and deliver data-led, cross-channel media strategies
• Drive measurable outcomes across always-on and campaign activity
• Work closely with planning, activation, strategy and analytics teams
• Act as senior client lead for performance, including presentations
• Identify innovation opportunities across media, data and tech
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Your profile

• Strong digital planning background with proven performance results are key for this role
• Prior performance within a performance-led role within a media agency
• Experience with data-led strategy, measurement and analytics tools
• Confident client-facing and presenting at senior level
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

The Performance Planning Director offers the chance to lead the performance strategy on a major account, which is renowned for award-winning work that is very much at the forefront of innovation.

Unfortunately, this agency are unable to provide sponsorship.