Senior Manager – Planning

Job Description

<p>In the region since 2002, OMD was formed by combining the media interests of Omnicom’s three advertising networks. Today, it is the largest media specialist network in the Middle East in terms of billings. It has offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, and North Africa. It specializes in the management of its clients’ media investments in terms of planning and buying, as well as providing strategic communication consultancy services through its teams and specialist service units.</p><p><br></p><p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Senior Manager – Planning </strong>to join our team at our Dubai HQ in Media City.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Working to understand the client’s business objectives and advertising strategy</li><li>Create and develop a strategic framework that delivers on the client’s needs by formulating</li><li>media strategy, consumer insights analysis, competitive landscape analysis, media</li><li>selection, maximizing cost-efficiency etc.</li><li>Developing a good rapport with media owners and colleagues at OMG and the creative</li><li>agencies</li><li>Foster relationships with the clients where the planner is respected for their media skills and</li><li>ability to add value to the effectiveness of client’ media investment.</li><li>Collaborate with the buying team in providing investment briefs, development of</li><li>implementation plan and solving any issues on on-going plans</li><li>Proactively researching the newest trends in the Industry and market, developing personal</li><li>strategic acumen</li><li>Participating &amp; leading new business pitches</li><li>Introducing new initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>To land this position you must have: </strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Proven experience of 6+ years within a similar role in an agency</li><li>Strong acumen of planning and media buying tools</li><li>Strong Digital Marketing and knowledge of both online/offline media</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Ability to build and strengthen client relationships</li><li>Ability to lead and supervise a team</li></ul>