Manager - Planning

jobr.pro; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health awareness days

Job summary

WPP Media in Manila is looking for a strategic media professional to work with major brands in the Philippines. The role involves managing client communication, delivering media solutions, and leading a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in media or brand management, along with strong communication skills and a good understanding of various media channels.

Benefits include competitive insurance, significant paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend & receive Client Communication/Media Briefing.
• Deliver strategic communication response to business issues.
• Recommend platforms and investment level based on objectives.
• Manage brand budget on an annual and monthly level.
• Monitor and analyze brand & competitive activities.
• Lead discussions on communication reviews and upcoming media plans.
• Utilize media and research tools to craft data-based solutions.
• Deliver accurate and timely tracking reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Seek and recommend media innovations.
• Lead and mentor team to improve strategic thinking skills.

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong analytical and number skills

Good understanding of media channels (digital & traditional)

Passion for learning and openness to new challenges

Digital planning understanding

Job description

Role Summary and Impact

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
  • 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 overall score for the team

Responsibilities

• 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 & 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

Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days

Equal Opportunity Statement

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.