Account Manager, Planning

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As 'Growth Architects,' we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. We are recruiting for an Account Manager who is an exceptional and driven media planner to join our Connections Planning team. You will be working within our specialist Local team on M&S and BP, as well as on YBS.

Responsibilities

Act as the core link between clients and internal teams for M&S and BP; Plan and buy across online and offline media for store launches, renewals, and competitor defence; Create and activate hyper-local cross-channel campaigns for BP; Drive full-funnel online and offline media planning for YBS; Act as the central bridge between the client and specialist channel activation teams; Work closely with Marketing Science and Data Strategy departments to deliver data-led, integrated campaigns

Requirements

Day to day management of campaigns as a key liaison between clients and channel specialists; Interest in local media and how to reach key audiences on a hyper-local scale; Help design an approach that outlines how and where we will connect with defined audiences in media; Support the team in designing the connections ecosystem and plan, working closely and collaboratively with channel specialists; Breadth of understanding of all media channels and ability to confidently discuss the role they play within a comms strategy; Interest in both brand and performance campaigns; Strong knowledge of audience planning tools; Ability to draw clear insights and implications for media; Passion for media and understanding of what makes a great media campaign; Confidence in presenting with passion and conviction; Excited to work as part of a team, leading by example and collaborating inclusively; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in output and meeting deadlines; Proactive desire to continually improve own knowledge and wider skill set; Open minded, flexible and with a challenger mindset; Right to work in the UK

Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Hybrid working with teams in the office around four days a week