Manager, Media Planning, Pakistan

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

This role reports to: Senior Business Director
Client that likes to be hands on and wants to learn more.
Have fun while working.
Be part of a team that works and plays together.

In three months:
 Build a rapport with the immediate team.
Establish relationships with media vendors.
Ensures all processes employed by the team are compliant.

In six months:
Monthly meetings to be run and executed by you.
Has made or developed any changes that will impact any buying performance to the clients.
Clear and concise communication skills – written and verbal.

In 12 months:
Having started to develop skills for the next level.
Understand and developing negotiations on behalf of the client.
Demonstrates selling skills with the ability to sell in media plans / additional internal initiatives to clients.
Achieving the given KPI's given by immediate supervisor.
Responsible for complete portfolio for media deliveries as well as company KPIs.
Act as the primary media expert for assigned clients and client service team, including planning and buying of media. Contribute to media strategy development on other client teams as needed.
Maintain and develop responsive working relationships with all the stake holders of the business to identify potential opportunities
Acquire comprehensive understanding of client overarching marketing objectives.
Review quarterly/semi annual & annual category reviews.
Ensure timely deliverables of the deadlines for e.g. Annual Media Strategy Presentations (MRG), Monthly Post Buys.
Review campaign analysis directly relevant to optimization and/or planning and buying decisions.
Analyze multiple sources of external data to assist in planning and buying decisions. Utilize both digital and traditional data sources.
Help develop new hire training, as well as department-wide continuing education programs. Actively mentor new employees and encourage shared learning across the department.
Work cross-functionally with client management team and Account Directors as needed.
Review campaign analysis directly relevant to optimization and/or planning and buying decisions.
Analyze multiple sources of data to assist in developing a plan of action for the brand 
Recommend on periodic basis any new media vehicles (Non – Tv) and devise strategies.

Clear and solid understanding of the business
Mentor and train new Media Planners
Ensure quality control of media deliverables to Client.
Candidate must have a bachelors / master’s degree from a reputable educational institute.
Must have at least 5+ years experience.