You will have the opportunity to create a significant footprint in one of the network's fastest-growing agencies. This role puts you at the heart of the action, giving you complete ownership of plans from brief to execution for well-known brands. It is a high-adrenalin role with short turnaround times, and your ability to work under pressure will directly shape the course of the agency.
Measures of Success
- In three months:
- You will have a complete handle on the client structure and media planning requirements for your assigned clients.
- You will have built working relationships with key internal stakeholders, as well as brand managers and media managers at the client's end.
- You will be completely familiar with the media planning process and delivery structure.
- In six months:
- You will be recognized as a reliable, independent, and go-to integrated media planning expert for key client stakeholders.
- You will have built strong relationships with the client and all internal stakeholders.
- You will have worked on and delivered at least two key, showcase, award-worthy projects.
- In 12 months:
- You will have supervised a market-shaping Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for your clients.
- You will have worked on two cut-through, award-winning, and business-defining projects.
- You will have contributed to award entries with your extended team.
- You will have fostered a culture of seamless, high-quality execution that results in high client satisfaction.
- You will have created a positive vibe within your team.
What Your Day Job Looks Like at m/six
- Manage the day-to-day client relationship for your assigned accounts.
- Ensure timely, high-quality delivery and execution of media planning, competitive analysis, and market understanding.
- Ensure that all deliverables are sent according to the engagement calendar.
- Manage individuals and oversee their work to ensure it meets quality standards, whether through direct or allied teams.
- Arrive at actionable solutions by using secondary data analysis (e.g., IRS, BARC, TGI) and leveraging your media planning experience.
- Look for positive solutions rather than focusing on problems.
- Ensure timely team appraisals and clear development goals, identifying and following through on appropriate training and career development for your team members.
- Participate in new business pitches as relevant from time to time.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum 10-12 years of total work experience in media business consulting, market research/analytics, or a strategic planning role, with at least 3-4 recent years focused on media planning for consumer product businesses.
- You are an independent self-starter who can take the lead and drive projects to completion.
- You are a collaborative, positive person who can work effectively within a matrix structure.
