Planning Director.

Would you like to join a global media strategy and buying business working across finance, business and international media industries? With a growing presence across multiple markets, the business partners with organisations in asset management, banking, trading and professional services, delivering targeted, insight-led campaigns.

As the Planning Director, you will sit at the intersection of cross-media planning, strategy, and client leadership, ensuring B2B media plans are commercially smart, insight-led, and built to drive meaningful business outcomes

The Role:

• Lead the day-to-day management of key client accounts, acting as a trusted senior contact
• Own the full campaign lifecycle, from briefing and strategic planning through to buying, delivery and reporting
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape media strategies aligned to client objectives
• Plan and deliver integrated campaigns across digital and selected offline channels, including print, OOH, TV and radio
• Build strong relationships with media owners and partners to secure effective media solutions
• Run regular client meetings, performance reviews and strategic updates
• Collaborate with international teams to deliver multi-market activity
• Support new business pitches and identify opportunities for account growth

The Candidate:

• 6+ years' experience in media planning and buying, ideally from an agency environment
• Proven experience leading client relationships and managing senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of digital media, with exposure to offline channels a plus
• Confident translating client briefs into clear, effective media strategies
• Analytical and comfortable working with data, reporting and performance metrics
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Interest or experience in financial services, B2B or business media is beneficial, though full training will be provided

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