Media Planning, Manager

Company description
About Us: With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands. Within Canada, Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data.You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials:Great Places to Work certified three years in a rowOnly communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work2022 Media Agency of the Year2023 Media Agency of the Year finalistWhat we Offer:
Work Your World program enabling you to experience working from anywhere in Canada or overseas for up to 6 weeks a yearExtended long weekends throughout the year with an additional day off each long weekendWellness & Tech benefits to support what’s most important to youBirthday leaveExtensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform as well as a Professional Development AllowanceLocal and Global Mobility within the Publicis Groupe networkOverview
As a Planning Manager at Starcom, you will oversee a team of media professionals in developing ideas and activations that drive human connections. You will lead the team in pursuing innovative, well-targeted, communication and connection solutions across a variety of media to meet or exceed client objectives & drive business.Responsibilities
Ensures strong client relationships with quality of deliverables and client satisfactionMaintains an in-depth knowledge of client business both current and historicalActively listens to clients and anticipates client need to build business and make Starcom indispensableCommunicates client objectives to internal stakeholders/staff members and clearly outlines a plan to meet themWorks with Director to develop and effectively sell through Starcom and Publicis Media business solutionsContinually looks for opportunities to improve the group/process/productCo-ordinate with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient work streamsEnsures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively/efficiently to meet client needsTakes a leadership role in the training and development of new staff membersMaintain overall control of workflow and assigned team responsibilities and provides assistance where necessary to ensure timely completion of projectsWorks closely with the Group Director to continually assess group members' professional development.
Proactively communicates performance goals, as well as accomplishments and improvement need to staff on a regular basis.Effectively and professionally handles performance issues as they occur
Assist Director in maintaining revenue forecastingBehaviors and deliverables consistently demonstrate thought leadership and innovationLeads by example via work ethic, team building approach, attitude and overall collaborationQualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred6+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and managementDemonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services professionExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsStrong negotiating skillsSolid interpersonal and teamwork abilitiesAble to build and strengthen client relationshipsDemonstrated leadership and supervision skillsDemonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesStrong analytical abilities·Strong command of media research and reporting resourcesAdditional information
Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is
$75000
to
$85000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices.We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request.Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.
#J-18808-Ljbffr