Responsibilities

• Supports as team lead on client’s business and oversees all aspects of the assigned LOB(s)
• Executes high level strategy and holistic management of the media plan development, implementation, and execution
• Identifies key target insights based on client brief necessary for formulating strategic recommendations
• Responsible for managing projects and resources for subsidiaries/business unit
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the client business
• Ensure teams adopt best in class tools, techniques, and systems to deliver plan recommendations aligned to client’s objectives
• Demonstrate an intimate understanding of how consumers interact with channels and technology
• Provide direction, management, and support to direct and indirect reports
• Supervising, training and developing staff (managing workload, delegating responsibilities and checking work for accuracy, performance management)
• Participation in special projects involving cross department team development

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in media planning at a marketing/advertising agency
• 4+ years of experience managing team members
• Proven experience and success in presenting plans to clients and influencing top level decisions
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and quantitative/analytical skills
• Adept at injecting ideas, innovation and leading industry developments into planning assignments
• Detail-oriented and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI. Understand its capabilities and applications to translate data into actionable insights
• Thinks clearly and diplomatically when participating in a discussion to field complex or sensitive questions from clients/internal groups
• Accountability and flexibility with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Publicis Groupe benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.