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Mindshare Manager, Planning in Detroit, Michigan
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Manager joins a department of part psychologists, part scientists, part artists, part entrepreneurs, and part politicians. We strategize how brands should communicate with people across the myriad of media channels, and how to do that differently from every other brand.
Youwill assist in the planning, implementing and the maintenance of holistic media campaigns with the ability to assist in both the higher-level strategy as well as the implementation/execution of a media plan. You will manage direct client relationships as well as train and manage Planners and Associates in all media planning functions.
YOUR IMPACT:
Assist in the planning, implementing and the maintenance of holistic media campaigns with the ability to assist in both thehigher-levelstrategy as well as the implementation/execution of a media plan.
Manage direct client relationships as well as train and manage planners and assistants in all media planning functions.
Manage day to day client requests autonomously.
Active collaboration with various departments and media buyers within Mindshare and across the GroupM network
Develop and maintain the strategic media plan as well as present media strategy recommendations directly to client leads
Work with Mindshare leads to represent media goals/strategy
Represent media strategy within internal client meetings
Making and maintaining strong working relationships with media vendors for smooth planning, execution and implementation
Gain proficiency in MS Office applications and appropriate research tools
Working with the Associate Director, as well as implementation groups, develops budget allocations across media, media mix scenarios
Provide day-to-day direction to implementation groups for the strategic media plan
Maintain and communicate up-to-date records of the implementation of the plan
Provide research and analysis to manage various issues that arise in the execution
WHAT YOU'VE ALREADY CONQUERED:
A Bachelor's Degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication; OR equivalent professional work experience
3-4 years' experience working within strategy/planning, preferably within a media agency setting
Previous experience working across all media channels (digital and traditional)
Previous experience working with tools includingMediaOcean, Prisma is preferred
Previous experience working in a data-driven environment is a plus
Able to work autonomously
Able to work in a fast-paced,deadline-orientedenvironment
Adaptable to take direction and multi-task
ABOUT MINDSHARE
Mindshare is a media services company that accelerates for its clients in the age of transformation. The solutions we create are both Good for consumers and drive Growth for our clients. We were the first purpose-built company created by WPP and today we are 10,000 people working in 116 offices in 86 countries, helping to drive Good Growth for our clients, our people, the industry and the world.
GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the greater work we can create together.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits packag