Media Planning Manager

Company Description

We are the ​Human Experience Company​ !

We know brands will only thrive if they anticipate people’s desires. We create experiences people love and actions brands need. We are stronger because our commitment to human outcomes is proven to drive better business outcomes. When others dehumanize people as mere data points, we will win by knowing and treating them as human beings.

Starcom has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.

Publicis Media Canada is 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.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description

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

• 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 and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.