OverviewAs a Planning Manager at Spark, you will oversee a team of media professionals in developing ideas and activations that drive human connections. You will lead the team in pursuing innovative, well-targeted, communication and connection solutions across a variety of media to meet or exceed client objectives & drive business.
Spark has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.
Responsibilities- Ensures strong client relationships with quality of deliverables and client satisfaction
- Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client business both current and historical
- Actively listens to clients and anticipates client need to build business and make Spark Foundry indispensable
- Communicates client objectives to internal stakeholders/staff members and clearly outlines a plan to meet them
- Works with Director to develop and effectively sell through Spark Foundry and Publicis Media business solutions
- Continually looks for opportunities to improve the group/process/product
- Co-ordinate with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient work streams
- Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively/efficiently to meet client needs
- Takes a leadership role in the training and development of new staff members
- Maintain overall control of workflow and assigned team responsibilities and provides assistance where necessary to ensure timely completion of projects
- Works closely with the Group Director to continually assess group members' professional development.
- Proactively communicates performance goals, as well as accomplishments and improvement need to staff on a regular basis.
- Effectively and professionally handles performance issues as they occur
- Assist Director in maintaining revenue forecasting
- Behaviors and deliverables consistently demonstrate thought leadership and innovation
- 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
- 5+ 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
Additional informationTransparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is
$XX to
$XX per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.
