Planning Director - Automotive Account

About the role

iProspect, a Dentsu company, is hiring a Planning Director for its London office. The role is focused on an automotive account and is central to the day-to-day running of the account and to delivering communications planning, with the support of a Planning Manager. It covers the end-to-end campaign process, including brand, product launch, seasonal and tactical volume-driving campaigns, and building strong relationships with client partner agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead client activity to deliver ambitious plans that meet client objectives and key performance indicators
• Support the management team so that the team delivers best-in-market results
• Liaise regularly with the Trading counterpart so plans align with trading priorities
• Work with internal and external networks to deliver on one operating model, using internal products where appropriate
• Understand clients' fee models to maximise business revenue
• Identify business development opportunities from the existing client portfolio and prospective clients

Required profile

• Established comms planner (brand and performance media) and client service account person
• Experience in automotive is beneficial

Required skills

• Digital and performance media expertise, with knowledge of digital media planning, activation and optimisation
• Ability to lead campaign planning from brief to activation
• Strong client lead and clear, precise communication with clients, agency teams and media partners

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with a competitive salary and a tailored benefits package
• Flexible working: the team is in the London office twice a week