London, United Kingdom Remote (City) Employment

WPP Media is hiring a Planning Lead

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning initiatives for EMEA markets, ensuring consistent application of best practices across all regions.
  • Introduce innovative approaches and technological solutions in planning to enhance client reputation and performance.
  • Demonstrate deep expertise in media channels, ecosystems, and industry-standard planning methodologies.
  • Partner with regional strategy leads to align planning execution with overarching strategic goals for client briefs and pitches.
  • Master internal and external research and planning tools to deeply understand consumers, market dynamics, and client opportunities.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of media markets, emerging trends, and key media owner relationships.
  • Provide commercially sound planning recommendations that align with client objectives and optimize budget efficiency.
  • Develop strong awareness of business operations and agency functions beyond planning.
  • Cultivate senior-level relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities.
  • Supervise team members, manage workloads, and allocate resources effectively across active projects.
  • Lead multi-market communication strategies in collaboration with local planning teams and the Regional Planning Director to promote excellence and innovation.
  • Craft compelling planning narratives and presentations that align teams and advance client goals.
  • Create tailored communication materials suited to diverse internal and external audiences.
  • Encourage innovation by challenging assumptions and co-developing new planning methods and products.
  • Solve complex planning challenges independently by analyzing data and applying experience-based insights.
  • Foster a culture of analytical thinking and problem-solving within the team.
  • Lead data-driven marketing campaigns for Amazon, integrating Amazon and WPP technologies as needed.
  • Leverage WPP Open and advanced tools to standardize high-quality planning, organize workflows, and track performance for optimization.
  • Collaborate with WPP and Amazon teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and strong outcomes.
  • Establish clear performance metrics to assess campaign success and inform future planning improvements.
  • Support a culture of innovation by exploring new marketing technologies and advising stakeholders on evolving trends.
  • Stay informed on industry developments, especially in reputation management, e-commerce, and digital marketing.

Work Arrangement

Remote — London

Team

Team of 5

Other

  • We are dedicated to advancing the future of media by investing in our people and supporting their professional development, just as we prioritize responsible media spending.
  • Employees have access to global WPP and WPP Media networks to expand their skills, build connections, and stay at the forefront of marketing innovation.
  • We host regular events to highlight team achievements, share insights, and celebrate cultural and personal milestones.
  • Benefits include competitive health insurance, retirement plans, vision and dental coverage, generous paid leave, partner discounts, and dedicated mental health days.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate all candidates fairly, without bias or discrimination.
  • We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has equal opportunities for career advancement.
  • We believe creativity and collaboration thrive through in-person connection, so we follow a hybrid model with teams in the office about four days per week.
  • Candidates needing accommodations or flexibility are encouraged to speak with the hiring team during the interview process.
  • This is a UK-based position requiring the right to work in the country.
About company
WPP Media
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. It operates through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, helping clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investments are working.
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Posted 3 hours ago