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Publicis Groupe Media Planning Manager in Toronto, Ontario
Company description
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.
One of our core tenants of media planning and buying is that human experiences drive impact through tangible results . Not only do we seek to deeply understand our clients’ business and what truly motivates consumers, but we seek to design experiences that drive meaningful consumer actions our clients care about – Move People, Move Business.
You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials:
Great Places to Work certified two years in a row
Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
2022 Media Agency of the Year
2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist
As part of Publicis Media Canada we are proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.
Overview
The Media Planning Manager will be envolved with client conversations delivering the following :
Responsibilities
Communication
Actively listens and anticipates client needs to build business and make Starcom indispensable
Communicates client objectives with internal stakeholders to clearly outline plan for delivery
Proactively communicates performance goals, accomplishments, and improvements with staff
Impact
Ensures strong client relationships, quality of deliverables, and client satisfaction
Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client business both current and historical
Co-ordinates with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient work streams
Maintains overall control of workflow and assigned team responsibilities
Provides assistance, when necessary, to ensure timely completion of projects
Assists Directors with maintaining revenue tracking and forecasting
Behavior and deliverables consistently demonstrate leadership and innovation
Team
Works closely with both direct manager and entire planning team to develop and effectively sell through Spark and Publicis Media business solutions
Ensures staff are fully utilized and operating effectively/efficiently to meet client needs; can properly delegate while also taking on their own workload
Takes a leadership role in the training and development of new staff members
Works closely with their direct manager and across the rest of the planning team to continually assess group members' professional development
Effectively and professionally handles performance issues as they occur
Leads by example via work ethic, team building approach, attitude and overall collaboration
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
6+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying, and management
Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong negotiating skills
Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities
Able to build and strengthen client relationships
Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong analytical abilities
Strong command of media research and reporting resources
Full Funnel Media Experience highly preferred, working on all types of campaigns – Awareness, Consideration/Demand Gen, and conversion KPIs
Candidates with previous experience working in hospitality considered a plus
Additional information
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. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
