Connections Planning Group Director

The connections planning team at Open Era bridges the gap between our strategy and investment teams. Our role is to turn insightful strategies into actionable media plans that deliver growth for Suncorp. Connections planners think big picture, collaborating with multiple teams, stakeholders and agencies to ensure campaigns are fully integrated.

Responsibilities

Translate brilliant strategy into market-leading, actionable media plans, bridging the gap between big-picture thinking and flawless execution; Lead integrated campaigns by collaborating with creative, digital, PR, and other agency partners to deliver seamless and holistic solutions across every consumer touchpoint; Evolve and improve the agency's planning product, weaving in the latest marketing science, data, and technology to create future-fit campaigns; Mentor and develop a team of bright planners, fostering a cohesive, supportive, and high-achieving team culture; Build and maintain strong relationships with senior marketing clients, acting as go-to expert for navigating the media landscape and delivering innovative solutions

Requirements

A big-picture strategist with a gift for collaboration and a passion for mentoring talent; A Seasoned Media Planner with multiple proven years of deep experience in the media planning craft and expert ability to use data, tools, and theory to create compelling recommendations; An Integrated Thinker with a proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder media campaigns and understanding how to make brand and performance channels work together effectively; A Data-Driven Storyteller well-versed in applying data, eCommerce strategies, and marketing science to solve client problems and create disruptive, innovative solutions; An Inspiring and Collaborative Leader who excels at leading client communications, managing key stakeholders, and motivating your team to achieve individual and collective goals; A Curious and Proactive Innovator with deep knowledge of the media landscape and always looking for new ways to connect data and technology into the planning process for your clients

Benefits

Competitive salary package; 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days; option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year; flexible working environment; paid parental leave; flexible public holidays; birthday leave; early finishes during summer months; learning and development opportunities; supportive and inclusive workplace culture; mental wellness support via Employee Assistance Program; employee resource groups; frequent in-office events; office with Sydney Harbour views; hybrid approach with teams in office around four days a week