Planning Manager
The Planning Manager role at WPP Media is a full-time position based in London, focusing on delivering consistent and excellent service for Amazon's diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. The successful candidate will join the OpenDoor team, a unique integration of WPP and Amazon, designed to drive impactful and innovative marketing solutions.
Key responsibilities include developing a deep understanding of media channels to effectively address client briefs, utilizing industry media planning tools, and applying best practices and planning theories. The role also involves managing campaign activities such as briefing teams, collating responses, overseeing client deliverables, and ensuring accuracy across all workstreams. Collaboration with planning and activation teams is essential to maintain efficient and effective account operations.
The ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of media channels and industry planning tools, with the ability to train team members. Strong knowledge of industry best practices and planning theories is required. Experience in managing campaign activities, including briefing teams and overseeing client deliverables, is essential. The candidate should also demonstrate effective communication skills to build trusted relationships with clients and support Planning Executives in their daily tasks and career development.
WPP Media offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and connection. Employees can tap into the global WPP Media and WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. The company provides competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
Joining WPP Media means becoming part of a culture that values openness, optimism, and extraordinary talent. The company is committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. With a hybrid approach to work, teams are in the office around four days a week, promoting creativity and collaboration.