PlannerCo-ordinator

Bauer Media Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Planner / Sales Coordinator in Manchester. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in media planning and client service in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include supporting account managers, planning airtime campaigns, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a keen interest in media. The role allows for hybrid working and various benefits including 25 days off and access to training.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Internal training access

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in media and advertising.
• Confidence and a professional telephone manner.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and think on your feet.
• A positive self-motivated attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers and the Agency Group Director to deliver excellent client service.
• Plan effective airtime campaigns using planning tools.
• Build relationships across internal teams and agency contacts.
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to post-campaign analysis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Basic proficiency in Excel

Numeracy

Analytical thinking

Job description

About the Role

Are you looking to kickstart your career in media This entry-level role could be the perfect fit. Were looking for a proactive and organised Planner / Sales Coordinator to support our Manchester and Scotland Agency Sales Teams.

In this role youll help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both teams working closely with Account Managers and the Agency Group Director to deliver quick accurate responses to briefs and manage airtime campaigns. Youll gain hands-on experience in media planning client service and campaign coordination all while developing your skills in a fast-paced supportive environment.

Location: Manchester Hybrid (2 days in the office)

What youll be doing

• Support Account Managers and the Agency Group Director to deliver excellent client service
• Plan effective airtime campaigns using Bauers planning tools and station guidelines
• Respond quickly and efficiently to agency briefs
• Build relationships across internal teams and agency contacts
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to post-campaign analysis
• Use research tools (e.g. RAJAR TGI Mintel) to strengthen sales proposals
• Develop knowledge of Bauers portfolio and the competitive media landscape
• Help achieve personal revenue goals and key performance indicators
• Be the go-to contact for campaign delivery and coordination

What youll bring

• A genuine interest in media and advertising
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Confidence and a professional telephone manner
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and think on your feet
• Basic proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and planning systems (training provided)
• A positive self-motivated attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams
• Numeracy and analytical thinking to support campaign planning

If this sounds like the right fit for you wed love to hear from you Apply Now!

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year we are one of Europes largest Publishers. From womens and celebrities magazines to TV listings to food and special interest we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany UK Poland and France both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries spanning the UK Ireland Poland Slovakia Denmark Sweden Finland Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation Bauer Media focuses on the long-term with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12000 shares a common purpose : to deliver content and services that enrich peoples everyday lives.

Whats in it for you

• Youll have 25 days holiday bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters so access to our internal training provider Bauer Academy is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity / Adoption Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• Youll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. Thats why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness regardless of e.g. religion gender skin color disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email we would love to hear from you.

Key Skills

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Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1