Senior Executive - Media

Starcom Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Saudi Arabia seeks a Media Planner to manage and implement media plans for clients. This role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in marketing and 3-5 years of experience in the media planning sector. Digital certifications across major platforms are also required. The role offers an opportunity to work with top brands and innovative communication strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in media planning or related role (online & offline).
• Digital Certifications across major platforms including Meta, Google, and LinkedIn.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of media plans for clients.
• Analyze market and consumer data to identify target audiences.
• Collaborate with the planning team to develop effective media strategies.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Media planning tools knowledge

Multitasking

Team player

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Digital Certifications across major platforms

Tools

MS Office 365

DV360

Google Ads

Meta Business Manager

Twitter Ads Manager

TikTok Ads Manager

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Starcom, a Publicis Groupe media agency, leads the way in creating connected human experiences powered by precision marketing, content, and technology. #1 Media Agency in MENA in the 2024 WARC Media 100, Starcom partners with top brands to deliver campaigns that move people and markets. With a culture built on growth, innovation, and balance, Starcom is where media meets meaning. Join us and shape the future.

Overview

Manage development and implementation of media plans for clients, including analyzing market and consumer data, identifying target audiences, and selecting media channels. Is aware and understands the importance of setting key performance indicators and being an active member in achieving them. Collaborate with other members of the planning team and cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies. Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.

Responsibilities

Technical & Product

• Ability to comprehend a client's requirements, pose appropriate inquiries, and devise a plan for utilizing media outlets in accordance with the client's goals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research.
• Good sense of commercial understanding, able to evaluate ROI drivers for both business partners and agency.
• Develop, assess and present to the client documents related to media strategies, media plans, and reports (campaign & competitive).
• Expertly developing and evaluating supplier proposals.
• Ability to set client's expectations on all projects.
• Work closely with the finance department to manage the ongoing financials on the account, generate periodical reconciliation and manage ad-hoc vendor issues.
• Foster relationships with the clients where the planner is respected for their media skills and ability to add value to the effectiveness of clients’ media investment.
• Ability to work on MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge and experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms such as Z/X Plan, Statex, Global web Index(GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager.
• Knowledge of digital media and emerging technologies.
• Mastery of flawless media planning process and ability to design integrated solutions to clients.
• Strong relationship with media vendors, ability to negotiate extra deliverables for the client (rates, extensions, delivery deadlines etc.).
• Work with Buying Team: Provide them with an investment brief, collaborate in the development of implementation plan and liaise with them regarding any issues on ongoing plans.
• Help the team as required, e.g. perform competitive analyses, answering direct information requests, evaluation of media options.
• Involved in helping develop and deliver competitive/plan rationale presentations.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Deep understanding of the advertising and media industry and the role of media planning within it.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Ability to develop a good rapport with media owners, colleagues and creative agencies.
• Ability to assess media campaigns and develop actionable and insightful recommendations to optimize them against the project's goals.
• Understanding of the client’s business, their products, services, customer profile, marketing and business objectives, competitors and sales.
• Building and maintaining media knowledge of the market, consumer, and media research available.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business category & knowledge of the competitive frame.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Ability to think strategically, creatively, and analytically.
• Proven ability to identify new opportunities and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge of the media marketplace and opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in media planning or related role (online & offline).
• Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
• Digital Certifications across the major platforms, including Meta (FB & IG), Google, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Additional Information

R-3377P-3810