Overview of job

Wavemaker is an agency of GroupM, the leading global media investment company, and we are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Planning Manager to join us. As a Planning Manager, you will provide media planning recommendations internally and directly to the client.

You will oversee the preparation of media plans and other deliverables and supervise the implementation of media plans. Additionally, you will be responsible for supervising the team in executing media plans.

Reporting of the role 

This role reports to (Line Manager’s position).

2 best things about the job: 

• Oversee plan negotiations and media team activities.
• Build a comprehensive media knowledge base and synthesizes information into innovative ideas.

Measures of success – 

In three months: 

• Take responsibility for planning, buying, and reporting for assigned accounts.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with internal teams.
• Mentor, train, and build the team effectively.

In six months: 

• Manage vendor relationships efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director/Director to create strategic and efficient media plans.
• Contribute to setting the overall direction for program planning and negotiating strategies.

In 12 months: 

• Initiate creative and business-building ideas.
• Build a comprehensive media knowledge base and synthesize information into innovative ideas.
• Supervise, train, and develop staff while serving as a positive role model with a strong work ethic, and diligently reviewing all work to ensure high-quality output.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Assist the Associate Director/Director in creating strategic and efficient media plans.
• Support the Associate Director/Director in setting the overall direction for program planning and negotiating strategies.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with internal teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Take responsibility for mentoring, training, and team building.
• Oversee plan negotiations and media team activities.
• Maximize the buying power of every dollar spent.
• Maintain status reports to ensure efficient workflow and meet deadlines and write reports of key meetings.
• Lead internal meetings with other departments and leverage agency resources to strengthen ideas.

What you will need: 

• More than 5 years of experience (experience working in an Interactive/Digital environment is preferred).
• Bachelor's degree and above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Strong negotiating skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong relationship-building skills, including maintaining positive client relationships.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills, including math proficiency.
• Ability to effectively utilize media research and reporting resources.
• Technical proficiency, particularly with media systems and MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

About GroupM China

GroupM is WPP’s media investment group and the world’s leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment, as measured by the independent research bureau COMvergence. Through its global agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, and mSix&Partners, and cross-channel performance (GroupM Nexus), data (Choreograph), entertainment (GroupM Motion Entertainment) and investment solutions, GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business.

In GroupM, we view everyone as an unique individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global diverse clients we work with.

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