Description

We are looking for a motivated and talented Planning Supervisor to work on one of the most challenging categories of our prestigious client from the FMCG industry. You will be directly involved in the holistic planning across all communication channels including content and ecommerce for this client.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Planning Director, Beauty Category

3 best things about the job:

• You shall be working in a multi-cultural environment for one of the most famous and fast growing FMCG brand in the industry.
• A chance to work with celebrated leaders and a highly motivated set of Media Planners for a pioneering brand.
• Being part of a full service media team working across all channels including content and ecommerce.

Measures of success –

In three months:

• Got acquainted with one of the most advanced planning processes and acquire the required skills with on the job training
• Independently completed 50%+ queries from client, which may include the Reviews/Annual presentations for the brand

In six months:

• Independently responded to daily operational queries from client with assistant support
• Anticipated clients’ common queries and provided response or solutions proactively

In 12 months:

• Completely managed all annual review/planning proposals for this client
• Started overseeing selected assignments independently

Responsibilities of the role:

• In close collaboration with the line manager and supported by planners
• Plan and present media campaigns across multiple communication channels.
• Actively participate in the setting and achieving of specific media goals and objectives by cooperating closely with clients and other agency staff
• Evaluate media proposals by research. Provide necessary support in managing and optimization of traditional and online media campaigns.
• Assist in evaluating the results of all campaigns to ensure they meet clients’ goals and to gain learning for future planning.
• Maintain and stay current on industry news and research.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and publishers.

What you will need:

• The right attitude to learn, adapt and perform
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of media planning experience, with Bachelor degree in Advertising, Marketing or related program
• Well versed in writing proposals and presenting strategies in both Chinese and English (must be able to comfortably communicate in English on daily basis)
• Good communication skills, clear and professional in client communications. Confident, outspoken, contributing and not afraid of challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a good degree of technical understanding
• Be able to think on the fly, demonstrate out of the box thinker
• Must be organized and efficient while working on multiple tasks
• Build rapport and maintaining good relationship with internal stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of local media landscape and good working relationship with vendors (display, mobile, search, social, etc.)

About MediaCom

As The Content + Connections Agency, we believe everything is connected. At MediaCom, our unique approach to planning and buying across Paid, Owned and Earned media optimises our clients’ entire system, not just individual channel silos. ‘Content’ is any form of consumer messaging that connects brands to their consumers, while ‘Connections’ ensures no dead ends or wastage through disconnected content.

We look beyond our own expertise and assess the bigger picture: How do we all play a role within our clients’ broader communications system? Through our uniquely connected eco-system of diverse communications experts working we achieve this - interpreting the bigger picture and fuelling future business success. To learn more, visit us at www.mediacom.com

The candidate in this role will be eligible for not only MediaCom and GroupM training programmes, but for multi-disciplinary senior leadership training from WPP’s Aspire programme.

China market overview

China is now the second largest media market, and the world’s most vibrant digital market, growing at double the rate of the US. In 2015, China surpassed the US in e-commerce, and China leads the world in mobile with over 650m smartphone connections. The pace of change and the scale of China’s emerging consumer market are unparalleled in any other market. Global CEOs are looking to China to drive growth, and brands are rushing to keep pace. This is especially true for this brief as a brand here is a global leader in sales value and volume so intrinsic for the company’s global success.

If you want a future in media and communications, there is clearly no place more vibrant, challenging and exciting than China, where opportunities for you to innovate and grow are unparalleled.

GroupM APAC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our people are our strength so we respect and nurture their individual talent and potential.