Media Planner Buyer

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Planner Buyer to join our Duracell team based in London. The team is responsible for delivering best-in-class planning and implementation of the E&A 'Bunny Markets'. This role will allow you to input heavily into the strategic planning and delivery of multiple multichannel campaigns. You will also have the opportunity to take ownership of selected markets, so it is a great role for someone eager to develop quickly. You’ll be part of a close-knit planning team, however be expected to work with other teams such as strategy, e-comm and activation. All biddable activity is managed by a hub also based in London, and you will also work (virtually) with local teams in every market. You will operate as the key client stakeholder and project manage all media plans from creation to activation and analysis. This is a brand led account whereby our main KPI is to achieve top of mind awareness, as well as drive sales of Duracell batteries. The main vehicles we activate across are paid social, programmatic online video, linear TV, CTV, OOH, pOOH and audio. The brand is highly aligned with key sporting events so there is also scope to be involved in key partnerships, working with the Sports & Entertainment team, alongside the more traditional media campaigns.

Responsibilities

Deliver best-in-class planning and implementation of E&A Bunny Markets; Input heavily into the strategic planning and delivery of multiple multichannel campaigns; Take ownership of selected markets; Work with strategy, e-comm, activation, and local teams in every market; Operate as the key client stakeholder and project manage all media plans from creation to activation and analysis; Achieve top of mind awareness and drive sales of Duracell batteries; Activate across paid social, programmatic online video, linear TV, CTV, OOH, pOOH and audio; Be involved in key partnerships with the Sports & Entertainment team

Requirements

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity; Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust; Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise; Excellent attention to detail; Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Understanding of the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements; Ability to manage direct client communications, both written and verbal; The ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage expectations; Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple projects; Enthusiastic, helpful and collaborative, seeking an environment where you can learn, develop, and actively contribute

Nice to have

Exposure to social media and programmatic activities; Working for at least two years in a similar role at another agency

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance; Group retirement plans; Vision insurance; Dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week; Employee resource groups; Frequent in-office events; Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks