Senior Manager, Planning, Philippines

The role

You will handle client servicing and relationship management, and lead digital strategy across brands for a globally networked client. You will develop media-first ideas, oversee the team's daily tasks, and grow the team's digital capabilities.

What you will do

• Client servicing, relationship management and digital leadership across brands
• Keep in-depth knowledge of client businesses and align digital strategies with brand and corporate objectives
• Plan and develop ideas for media-first innovations and build strategy capability
• Collaborate with planning and implementation teams to integrate digital solutions into brand plans
• Grow the team's digital capabilities and develop strategic plans for key brands
• Work with the core team on reports and digital trainings or workshops
• Oversee the team's day-to-day tasks and ensure quality service delivery

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Communication Arts, Communication Research, Communication Technology, Integrated Marketing, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Management Economics or Management
• Minimum 3 to 4 years work experience in business consultancy, market research/analytics or a strategic planning role, with at least 3 to 4 years on media or communications planning
• Working knowledge of media planning
• Experience developing and implementing digital strategies
• Experience managing small and large media budgets
• Significant proven experience working with multiple stakeholders such as suppliers, agencies and media owners
• Detailed awareness of the digital industry, trends, consumer habits, market status and competition
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and number skills
• Good understanding of digital and traditional media channels
• Independent, self-driven, multi-tasking and decision-making ability

Nice to have

• Media agency experience

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Global WPP Media and WPP networks for connections and learning
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Benefits may vary by office or country
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during interviews
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. This role sits within Essence Mediacom, a leading brand within WPP Media.