Planning Manager

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager in media planning and management experience to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and optimisation of integrated media campaigns across various channels (digital, TV, OOH, and print). In this role, you will be the key client liaison, ensuring that all campaigns meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets while delivering outstanding results.,

• Manage day-to-day client communications and relationships, acting as the main point of contact.
• Lead the development and execution of cross-channel media strategies, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Oversee the performance and optimisation of media campaigns, using data and insights to recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams including planning, activation, and data teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Manage and track campaign budgets, ensuring efficiency and effective allocation of resources.
• Prepare and present post-campaign reports, offering clear insights and recommendations to clients.
  
  Experience in media planning and management, preferably within an agency setting.
• Strong knowledge of digital, TV, OOH, and print media channels.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing strategic guidance and support.
• Solid experience in managing media budgets and optimising spend to maximise campaign effectiveness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• A team player with strong collaboration skills and a proactive mindset.
  
  Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries., Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.
We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate
• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers
Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.


• Work with top-tier clients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values creativity and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're a media professional with a passion for driving client success, we want to hear from you!, Spark Foundry has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;
• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.