[K-584] Planning Supervisor

[K-584] Planning Supervisor

Company description
Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data.
One of our core tenants of media planning and buying is that human experiences drive impact through tangible results . Not only do we seek to deeply understand our clients' business and what truly motivates consumers, but we seek to design experiences that drive meaningful consumer actions our clients care about - Move People, Move Business.




You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials:
- Great Places to Work certified two years in a row
- Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn's Top 25 Great Places to Work
- 2022 Media Agency of the Year
- 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist
As part of Publicis Media Canada we are proud to be Great Places to Work certified and recognized with Best Workplaces for Today's Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.
Overview
As a Planning Supervisor at Starcom, you will oversee the development of media plans that align with client objectives and are driven by human insights to deliver measurable business outcomes. You will lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and excellence in their deliverables. Partnering closely with your Director, you will help develop and sell integrated Publicis Media solutions to your clients.
Responsibilities
- Maintain direct client contact for assigned brands.




- Gather and analyze data and human insights to identify client advertising and media needs.
- Develop and present strategic media plans to clients.
- Evaluate media alternatives and recommend optimal allocation of advertising budgets.
- Communicate campaign objectives to the team, ensuring strategic and insightful plan delivery.
- Mentor and guide Media Strategy Planners and Assistants, ensuring their professional growth.
- Oversee the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of their work.
- Collaborate with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient workflows.
- Oversee financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely billing and managing discrepancies.
- Partner with the team Director to identify growth opportunities for assigned clients, recommending and selling Publicis Media solutions.
Qualifications




- Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, communications, or related fields preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in media planning, buying, and management.
- Soft Skills:
- Collaboration, superior communication, and team leadership.
- Emotional intelligence and assertiveness.
- Initiative, prioritization, and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external clients.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Technical proficiency with media systems, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Additional information
Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates,



values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/90260656/k-584-planning-supervisor-toronto/?utm_source=html