Manager – Integrated Planning Full Time

UM Vision

UM is committed to empowering brands to reach their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people.

Ranked as the #1 media agency group in the region for the 7th consecutive year as per RECMA’s most recent report, we were also named the #2 agency globally in 2021. Our client roster includes global clients, including STC, Dyson, Aramco, Boeing, Nespresso, Kenvue, McDonald’s, Mattel, Modon, Diriyah, New Balance, Levi’s, and Hershey’s.

Our most prized accolade is that of our team, whereby they voted us as a “Great Place to Work” since 2022. This is a recognition we aim to keep upholding by putting our people at the centre of our business and continuously fostering an environment built on meritocracy, a sense of belonging, and community spirit to encourage work-life integration.

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• eFull control of communication planning & strategic output
• .Understand marketing objectives and strategies for all the team’s Clients and ensure media objectives and strategies are on target
• .Provide direction to planners and buyers in the team regarding implementation of media buys, ensuring they are consistent with the approved plan
• .Provide training to planners in proper methods of preparing, evaluating and implementing media plans
• .Delegate tasks as necessary – ensure adequate briefing and training have taken place and that the workload of planners is well managed
• .Develop, maintain, and refine ongoing reporting procedures and working practices
• .Liaise with internal & external buying resources to ensure smooth implementation of campaigns
• .Establish and recommend training needs within the team
• .Identify knowledge gaps and steps taken to fill them
• .Ensure that the Media Director is fully up to date on current activity and potential issues
• .Be involved in additional agency activities – pitches, training seminars, internal committee
• sEnsure administration work is correct and up to date
• .Involvement in major media negotiations for Clients within their portfolio. This should be in conjunction with the Media Director and Buying Director
• .Functions as a primary contact between Client Service and Client management for all strategic requests
• .Provide direction regarding competitive reporting and media planning and carry overall responsibility for preparation, format, interpretation, and presentation to Clients
• .Maintains strong relationships with media suppliers
• .Responsible for the growth and development of team members, ensuring their skills are up to par
• .Ensuring value-added deliverables to clients continuously
• .Carries out communication planning, presentations & reviews
• .Carries out semiannual & annual reviews
• .Work on pitches & new businesses
• .Ensure best practices with other teams in the agency
• .Contribute to innovation idea generation
• .Business profitability and financial analysis
• .Intelligence monitoring, including store visits
• .Engage with the company and contribute ideas at company and client levels
• .Exposure and contribution to Digital Media planning
• .Responsible for budget management as well as helping clients set budgets for the coming year
• .Works closely with suppliers regarding special requirements for clients and campaigns
• .Full exposure to management of clients’ accounts
• .Works closely with the Planning Team to ensure knowledge base and development of skills
• .Works closely with the Media Director in the creation and implementation of long-term strategies within the areas of responsibility

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