Planning Manager

TL;DR

Planning Manager: Developing and executing media plans and campaigns for a major global client, focusing on deep industry understanding, client communication, and team mentorship. Focus on optimizing campaign performance, financial management, and fostering junior talent development within a hybrid work model.

Location: London, United Kingdom. This is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s global media collective, bringing together platform, people, and partners to create limitless growth opportunities for clients like Amazon.

What you will do

• Develop deep understanding of media channels and planning tools, and train team members.
• Manage campaign activities from briefing to delivery, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Act as a main day-to-day contact for junior clients, answering queries accurately and timely.
• Support and mentor Planning Executives in their daily tasks and career development.
• Ensure excellent financial management processes for campaigns.
• Develop a proactive problem-solving mindset and escalate issues when needed.

Requirements

• Breadth and depth of industry understanding, with confidence in using planning tools and technologies.
• Ability to present directly from platforms and develop data-driven insights.
• Confident in client communication and liaising with internal teams for solutions.
• Capable of delivering accurate reports with actionable insights to improve campaign performance.
• Accountable for ongoing management of campaign budgets and financial reconciliations.
• Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Nice to have

• Teaches others the importance of accuracy and thoroughness in logging information.

Culture & Benefits

• Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies, Amazon.
• Receive mentorship and training from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon.
• Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open, in a data-driven environment.
• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale.
• Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Hybrid work approach, with teams in the office around four days a week, fostering creativity and collaboration.