Senior Manager, Client Solutions & Planning

Senior Manager Of Client Solutions & PlanningDentsu is looking for a Senior Manager of Client Solutions & Planning with solid integrated media expertise to help grow one of our larger retail clients. You will have experience in both traditional and off-line media (TV, Radio, OOH), but a major focus of this role will be on all things digital media and performance media. This role will report into the Associate Director of Client Solutions & Planning.As a Senior Manager of Clients Solutions & Planning, you will be a key member of the team and a primary point of contact for client stakeholders, playing a highly hands-on role in the day-to-day management of planning workstreams. You will also be a critical contributor to the continued growth and evolution of the accountdriving strategic planning rigor, advancing the current media plans, and helping scale best practices across teams and workstreams.ResponsibilitiesParticipate and help lead the strategic media planning/execution across full-funnel media strategies to drive client business outcomesServe as a trusted resource and leader, providing guidance to junior team members while effectively managing and aligning stakeholders across different levels of the organizationDemonstrate ability to use resources (syndicated, proprietary, analyst data) to help guide client's marketing goals and apply to recommendationsWork with Investment Teams to outline the strategy, appropriate processes, and timelines to ensure timely and error-free delivery of media plansUnderstand and adopt new techniques and technologies that are relevant for clients' media strategiesProvide relevant insight and input into existing and new media opportunitiesBuild strong, collaborative relationships with clients by translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for both client and internal teamsRepresent the client's point of view when developing/reviewing work, use this perspective when providing feedback to teams and presenting to clientsProvide and discuss industry information on media, markets and related dynamicsTrain, motivate and develop media planning group documentsQualifications4+ years of experience in media planning for large clientsExperience in traditional and digital media planning and current knowledge of media trends and innovationsExperience supporting local, regional, or multi-market media planning within a larger enterprise frameworkExperience managing junior team membersUnderstanding of full-funnel media strategies & how to drive measurable business outcomesExperience working with cross-functional teams to manage and develop media plans (Ex: Investment Teams, Data & Analytics, Audience & Insights)Working knowledge of Insights & Planning tools (Ex: comScore, eMarketer, Pathmatics, Nielsen)Experience with Media Tools and buying platforms such as DDS, Media Ocean, Spot ToolkitAt dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.The annual salary range for this position is $72,000 - $85,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.Benefits available with this position include:Medical, vision, and dental insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401kFlexible paid time offAt least 15 paid holidays per yearPaid sick and safe leave, andPaid parental leave.Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.Location: New YorkBrand: Dentsu XTime Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com.