Planning Director

Description:

Planning Director, PHD
Why PHD and who are we?
PHD is a strategic-led planning and buying media agency, a vital part of the Omnicom Media Group and Australia's fastest growing media network. We continually sets the benchmark by helping some of the world's largest and most influential brands Make the Leap in their media and advertising. Built on a culture of creativity and innovation, PHD substantially invests in its people and culture to generate a unique, energetic, and collaborative working environment that inspires. Our purpose is to be a force for growth for our clients, our people, and the broader marketing industry.
So why should you join us?
* We encourage and fully support flexible working.
* We offer career growth and continuous development through our mixed learning approach.
* PhD at PHD – our amazing internal training program
* OMG Care: 24/7 EAP support along with dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
* Monthly employee recognition and rewards
* Quarterly and monthly social events, summer half days & annual company ski trip.
* We have a bright, open, dog friendly office
What's the role?
As the Planning Director, you will lead the planning of client campaigns across both online and offline channels. You'll directly manage a small team whilst supporting the Business Director in leveraging relationships to create and sell insightful media plans.
This person will work across one large CPG, with exposure to various brands and a huge variety of campaigns.
What will you be doing?
* Lead the planning of client campaigns across both online and offline channels
* Lead a small team of planners whilst working closely with the digital team on the client portfolio
* Be the principal client contact throughout the whole planning process
* Project lead closely with the wider PHD business units such as Research, Strategy & Investment
* Strategically delivery insightful media strategies for your client, in conjunction with the strategy team where needed.
* Leverage strong relationships and influence clients at all levels.
Who are you?
* Proven experience in a media planning role within a media agency across all channels
* Exceptional communication and client management skills, ideally at a Senior level.
* Experience leading a digital led client account in a fast paced environment.
* Strong understanding of digital channels and how they work across brand and performance
Sound like a role for you? Apply today!
We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.