Strategy Planning Director

Dentsu Aegis Network; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media communications company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Strategy Planner with at least 5 years of experience, preferably from a creative agency background. Responsibilities include supporting Business Directors in strategic development, enhancing media strategies, and collaborating with the analytics team to improve client ROI. Strong analytical skills and a command of English are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work with reputable accounts and contribute to innovative integrated media communications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Strategy Planning experience.
• Preferably from a Creative Agency background.
• Well versed with market happenings and latest trends.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Directors in new business strategies.
• Enhance overall business and media strategies.
• Train Directors on ROI-focused strategies.
• Inculcate research use amongst planning teams.
• Support the CEO in identifying trends.
• Collaborate with analytics to improve client ROI.

Skills

Strategy Planning experience

Analytical skills

Knowledge of market trends

Strong command of English

Job description

Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of eight global network brands - Carat, Dentsu, Dentsu media, iProspect, Isobar, mcgarrybowen, Posterscope and Vizeum and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands including Amnet, Amplifi, Data2Decisions, Mitchell Communications (PR), psLIVE and 360i. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. Offering a distinctive and innovative range of products and services, Dentsu Aegis Network operates in 110 countries worldwide with over 23,000 dedicated specialists, with 17 countries, in 36 offices and over 9,000 people across Asia Pacific. We have a unique operating model of one P&L which enables integrated solutions that drives objectivity, collaboration and efficiency.

Job Description

• Support the Business Directors to lead the agency’s new business drive;
• Be involved from a strategy perspective for the agency’s top clients. This would involve input to enhance and improve: The overall business strategy, The media strategy, Creativity, Generation of new income (better mining);
• Train the Business Directors to be more strategic – this is to ensure focus on better ROI related matters;
• Inculcate use of research and tools amongst the planning teams:a. DAN has a range of tools, systems and research comparable to any top network;
• Support the CEO in terms of identifying trends to capitalize on;
• Working closely with the analytics team to create meaningful analysis to improve the client’s business ROI.
  

Qualifications

• At least with 5 years Strategy Planning experience
• Preferably from Creative Agency background
• Well versed with the Market happening and latest trend. Possess sound analytical skill.
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written
• Applicant must be willing to be based at Kuala Lumpur
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Working forDENTSU AEGIS NETWORK MALAYSIA certainly gives you the opportunity to work with a reputable team and high profile accounts. The talent of our people is the lifeblood of our business and we invest constantly in their success - recognizing, rewarding and developing potentials. In line with our expansion, we are looking for vibrant, ambitious individuals who enjoy challenges and want to make an impact with the next integrated media communication.