Manager - Digital Planning

 

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media is looking for looking for Manager – Digital Planning who will be managing the client relationship and help drive digital agenda for the respective clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a productive relationship with clients and agency peers.
• Have the understanding and confidence to discuss all aspects of business, Structure and Business Strategy.
• To proactively lead the overall communication planning/implementational planning process to provide insightful communication plans.
• Work with the clients to arrive at the best process/systems for managing their business.
• Work with specialist teams/buying department to promote clients’ interests with strategically important media owners.
• Supervise all work, in terms of its quality, accuracy, insightfulness and innovation.
• Work closely with the core team on all the reports, digital trainings/workshops. 
• Exposure to advanced technology as a future ready channel to drive brand growth.
• To plan and develop ideas for “media first” innovations and build capability in strategy. 
• Be unafraid to push back, be bold and stand your ground in terms of ideas internally and externally.
• Trusted advisor not just to the client, but for internal touchpoints on the local market.
• Team motivation and vision alignment.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years' experience in developing and implementing various digital strategies, Client account management, must have media agency experience.
• Experience in managing both small and large media budgets.
• An independent, self-driven and responsible individual, with multi-tasking and decision-making abilities.
• Significant proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, media owners.
• Detailed awareness of the digital industry, industry trends, consumer trends, market status and competition.
• A depth of understanding of the digital industry and consumer's online media habits.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

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