Manager - Planning

wpp media; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media’s Openmind team seeks a Manager - Planning to accelerate the Nestlé media transformation. You will lead strategy, coordinate across brand teams, and guide media choices using AI-driven insights and the WPP Open platform.

You will manage client relationships, oversee planners, mentor juniors, track performance, and deliver data-driven media solutions across ATL and digital channels in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Deep knowledge of media channels (digital and traditional).
• Experience in planning and budgeting across brands.
• Ability to mentor and lead a planning 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 directions.
• Manage brand budget on an annual and monthly level.
• Monitor and analyze brand & competitive activities to gain learnings.
• Lead discussions with brand team on communication reviews and upcoming media plans/activities.
• Utilize media and research tools to craft data-based media solutions.
• Deliver accurate and timely tracking reports.
• Collaborate with the different teams to ensure smooth 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

Communication

Analytical skills

Media planning knowledge

Digital & traditional media

Leadership & mentoring

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 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 accelerating the transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

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 levelMonitor 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 includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.

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