Director - Planning

The Director - Planning at WPP Media is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic communications and planning leadership across a portfolio of brands. This position involves acting as a senior-level contact for clients, developing effective media interventions, and leading strategic conversations on media and communication planning. The role is based in Mumbai, India, and reports to the Client Leader.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing media strategies that align with clients' business, customer, and brand goals. The Director will oversee the planning team's career development and progression, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work. Additionally, the role involves initiating and delivering key projects, understanding in-house products and software to effectively demonstrate them during client interactions, and building strong credibility with both the team and clients.

The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience handling both offline and digital media, with a preference for those who have worked with FMCG clients in top agencies. An MBA in Marketing is required. Essential skills include expertise in TV planning, working knowledge of digital platforms, strong communication and presentation abilities, persuasiveness, proactiveness, and effective stakeholder management.

WPP Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. The company fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing employees with opportunities to grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.