Associate Director, Planning

Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP, created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé's media function. The Category AD is an experienced media expert in the ZEUR UK team, responsible for developing relationships with the UK Nestle Category team, providing Comms Planning skills and strategic guidance, and pushing innovative thinking. The role is a key enabler and accelerator of integrating Category strategy into local media plans, strategizing media investment allocation across markets and brands, and ensuring x-market consistency. The role is supported by a team of specialists (Above Market, Cluster), OpenMind leadership, and other Category leadership.

Responsibilities

Developing strong relationships with the UK Nestle Category team; Providing excellent Comms Planning skills and strategic guidance; Integrating Category strategy into local media plans; Strategizing media investment allocation across markets and brands; Increasing Category visibility into planning, performance, competition; Ensuring x-market consistency; Acting as an excellent communicator and manager to a Manager and Senior Associate on your line of business

Requirements

Solid multimedia planning experience; Experience managing senior clients and stakeholders; Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and agency partners; A thirst for learning about technology, trends, media, people, brands and the industry; An ambition and tenacity to make the ordinary extraordinary; An ability to spot the real issue behind the brief – knowing how to challenge the client to understand what they really need; Data-literacy – aware of the available resources and how to turn data into insights that shape clear strategic opportunities; Attention to detail; To have an opinion and be able to voice it in a clear and positive light; Good storytelling skills – to give our ideas and thinking the best chance of coming to fruition; Team management skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and manage workload; Calm under pressure

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance; Group retirement plans; Vision insurance; Dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Employee resource groups; Frequent in-office events