Account Planner - Comms Planning

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Overview of role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as an Account Planner. The role is highly autonomous, allowing you to develop your expertise in media planning across award-winning brands. You will contribute to strategic planning and delivery of multichannel campaigns, gaining responsibilities that will help you grow into a well-rounded planner. You will be part of a strong, innovative team committed to delivering best-in-class work and industry-leading results.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Account Director / Senior Associate Director.

3 best things about the job

• You will gain experience with one of Essence Mediacom’s leading clients and be integral to its success.
• An opportunity to advance into a more senior role and influence media strategy.
• You will work with a friendly, ambitious, and inclusive team.

Measures of success

In three months, you will:

• Become an expert in your client’s account and sector.
• Integrate into the Planning and Implementation teams.
• Participate in client meetings and ensure accuracy of status reports.
• Become the lead contact for key clients and team members.
• Understand the department structure and key figures.
• Contribute effectively to team workload.

In six months, you will:

• Build strong client relationships and become a key account lead.
• Support your team and act as a trusted advisor.
• Develop understanding of the client’s market and media landscape.
• Identify and implement ways to improve workflows.

In 12 months, you will:

• Contribute to wider projects beyond daily tasks.
• Become an expert in your clients’ media planning.
• Build relationships across agencies and categories.
• Help achieve excellent client satisfaction scores and support award submissions.

Responsibilities of the role

1. Growing Our Clients’ Businesses
   • Build trusted relationships with clients.
   • Understand their business, marketing, and media needs.
   • Create a ‘Great Work Manifesto’ with your team.
   • Demonstrate expertise in planning systems and proprietary tools.
   • Develop knowledge of digital, data, and marketing technology.
   • Be the team’s go-to for audience and category insights.
   • Participate actively in strategic sessions.
   • Ensure seamless collaboration between planning and implementation.
2. Growing Our Business
   • Understand how each specialist area drives growth.
   • Support business development activities.
   • Maintain healthy financials for your accounts.
   • Assist in new business pitches.
3. Growing Our People
   • Support development of team members.
   • Promote team achievements internally and externally.
   • Participate in agency initiatives.
4. Growing Yourself
   • Learn new skills annually and apply them to client work.

What you will need

• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of marketing, advertising, and media concepts.
• Interest in media strategy and implementation.
• Problem-solving skills and a desire to improve.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage expectations.
• Honesty, integrity, and calmness under pressure.
• Enthusiasm, helpfulness, and collaboration.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar role.

About EssenceMediacom

We are a global agency focused on breakthrough growth and innovative thinking. Our network of 10,000 influencers helps clients push boundaries and achieve exponential growth. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. This role is UK-based and requires the right to work in this location.