dentsu · 4 hours ago
SVP, Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $263K/yr
12+ years expDentsu is seeking an SVP, Communications Planning and Strategy to develop a high-performing team and guide client and media planning strategy. This role involves overseeing the planning process for dedicated client groups and ensuring the quality standards of the team's planning strategy and execution.
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Responsibilities
You will be accountable for outputs and the development of media planning team for assigned group of client(s) to improve campaign process to improve and achieve client goals
Interpret research and provide insight and thought leadership that effectively translates brand marketing objectives into succinct media strategies
Coach the team to develop planning strategies that maximize media dollars and media efficiency
Increase employee retention by providing feedback to the Leadership and HR team
Lead the strategic positioning, segmentation initiatives and in areas of holistic program planning and communications idea generation/execution
Grow the sophistication of the team's media knowledge, expanding into data and technology
Identify development areas in team members to help achieve and drive performance goals for the year
Supports the media buying teams throughout campaign activation process to maintain performance and resolves any campaign-related issues
Helps implement quality control processes across client groups
Prepare reporting documentation for clients demonstrating the strategy and rationale executed to deliver on campaign goals
You will participate and present in new business efforts
Instills a data-driven, continuous improvement culture within a shared service organization
Qualification
Required
Minimum 12 years of media planning experience focused on all media channels
Minimum 5 years working in a media agency environment, specifically on a comms planning or strategy team
Minimum 5 years experience leading a team of direct reports
Experience working on a global piece of business or account
Experience planning across digital platforms
Influential leader with ability to coach, develop and retain top talent
Knowledge of bid management, campaign management and optimization process with key Data, Supply and DSP partners
Experience working across a myriad of planning tools and technologies and research
Previous experience with support new business efforts at the network or brand level
Subject matter expert in developing media planning strategies that meet and exceed client campaign goals and objectives
Advanced analytical skills and proficient with numbers and budgets to illustrate client business objectives
Must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Company
dentsu
We are dentsu.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.88MKey Investors
Epiris
2012-07-12Acquired
1993-11-01Private Equity· $24.88M
Leadership Team
Dawn Rowlands
CEO Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigel Sharrocks
CEO, Aegis Media Global Brands
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