Manager- Planning

WPP Media; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media, operating within Openmind, is seeking a Manager - Planning to oversee a group of brands and guide a team of Planners in Manila. You will manage client communications, craft data-driven media solutions, and lead cross-functional planning efforts to drive growth across ATL and digital channels.

You will mentor junior team members, collaborate with various specialists, and deliver campaigns that meet client objectives while optimizing spend.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and number skills.
• Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional.
• Passion for learning and openness to new challenges.
• Must come with digital planning understanding.

Responsibilities

• Attend and receive client communication and media briefings.
• Deliver strategic responses to business issues.
• Recommend platforms and investment levels based on objectives.
• Manage brand budgets annually and monthly.
• Monitor and analyze brand and competitive activities.
• Lead discussions with brand teams on reviews and plans.
• Utilize media and research tools to craft data-based solutions.
• Deliver accurate and timely tracking reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for holistic delivery.
• Seek and recommend media innovations for business needs.
• Lead and mentor team to improve planning skills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Media knowledge

Digital planning

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary And Impact

This role is withinOpenmind, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in managing day-to-day operations and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

Work with the Philippines’ largest company, handling widely-recognized megabrands.

Work with an amazingly passionate & collaborative team of 20+ people.

Huge opportunity for growth through taking a business-based and digital-first approach in driving innovative media solutions.

Measures of success –

In Three Months

Understood the client business and the category they play in, and key drivers of growth.

Built a collaborative relationship with your clients, acting as the lead contact across your brands.

Embedded yourself into the internal team and understood the different specialist teams you work with.

Understood the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account.

In Six Months

Led your own planning response from insight and strategy through to execution.

Project managed cross-media, category and industry leading campaigns.

In 12 Months

Worked closely with Agency’s other specialist teams (ie. MBA, research) on at least one project.

Coached junior members of the team to achieve their goals.

Delivered a positive client performance rating on your brands and helped deliver a positive over-all score for the team.

Responsibilities Of The Role

A Manager - Planning will be assigned to manage a group of brands and oversee a team of Planners. She will also handle specific brands and perform the following tasks:

• Attend & receive Client Communication/Media Briefing
• Deliver strategic communication response to business issues/challenges
• Recommend platforms (ATL &Digital) and investment level based on objectives and strategic directions
• Manage brand budget on an annual and monthly level
• Monitor and analyze brand & competitive activities to gain learnings and best practices
• Lead discussions with brand team on communication reviews and upcoming media plans/activities
• Utilize different media and research tools/studies to craft data-based media solutions
• Deliver accurate and timely tracking reports
• Collaborate with the different teams (internal and external) to ensure smooth and holistic delivery of requirements
• Seek and recommend media innovations which will address business needs
• Lead and mentor team to help Planners improve their strategic thinking skills and operational discipline.

Skills And Experience

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and number skills
• Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional
• Passion for learning and openness to new challenges
• Must come with digital planning understanding

Work Experience

4-6 years in media/ marketing/ brand management experience

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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