Senior Manager - Integrated Media Planning

Senior Manager Integrated Media Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Strategy Formation: Lead the development and implementation of the Media and Channel Integration strategy, ensuring alignment with wider corporate strategy.

• Leadership and Direction: Communicate actions needed to implement the strategy and brand plans; inspire commitment across teams.

• Marketing: Oversee effective creation, implementation, and maintenance of Media and Channel Integration strategies to achieve ROI and brand presence.

• Budgeting & Costing: Manage and optimise budgets to deliver against business objectives.

• Brand: Ensure integration of A&G, Virseker & Partnerships media strategy with the overall brand strategy.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage stakeholders up to C-suite level, leading engagement plans and collaboration with Marketing Managers.

• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.

• Contract Management: Oversee media buying and partner relationships; negotiate service-level agreements.

• Continuous Improvement: Implement innovation processes and stay up to date with media market developments.

• Performance Management: Lead a diverse team, set objectives, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions.

• Digital Marketing Capabilities: Contribute to the digital marketing roadmap, enablement strategies, and capability building.

Education

• Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential)

• Relevant 3-year Business-related degree/diploma in Commerce, Marketing, Media, or Advertising (Essential)

Experience

• 8-10 years experience in Media or Channel Strategy environment (Essential)

• Experience in financial services (Advantageous)

• 3-4 years management experience (Essential)