Digital Media Planner/ Senior Planner/ Media Planning Manager

WPP (THAILAND) LTD. - GROUPM (Khlong Toei)

Khlong Toei

Bangkok, Thailand

GroupM is the leading global media investment management group serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each global operations in their own right with leading market positions. GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize the performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, and proprietary tool development. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivaled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people, and is increasingly working closely for the benefit of clients with WPP’s data investment management group, Kantar. Together, GroupM and Kantar account for over 50% of WPP’s group revenues of more than $20 billion.

About this position

GroupM is the world's largest media investment company and is currently looking for a Media Planner/ Senior Planner/ Planning Manager to join their team. This role involves preparing and implementing successful communication strategies based on client objectives and research, utilizing knowledge of consumer behavior and media trends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing successful communication strategies founded in client's business objectives and relevant research.
• Planning, overseeing, and driving operational needs of clients.
• Acting as a digital consultant to clients by advising, guiding, and shaping their digital work.
• Growing existing business and assisting senior agency teams in new business development strategies and plans during pitches.

Requirements

• Under graduate degree in communication or media or business management (Post-graduate/masters preferred).
• 1 to 5 years of experience in media planner (or a role that covers above knowledge areas).
• Fluency in Thai and English (both written and spoken).
• High confidence levels to work with mid to senior level clients (both local and regional/global).
• Knowledge required in media insights and analysis for planning, reporting and insights on campaigns, performance marketing and programmatic buying.
• Ability to present thoughts, plans and ideas in a clear and succinct manner (on a PowerPoint, Excel, or otherwise).