Senior Media Planner (Outdoor) - Global Media Agency

Our client, a leading global media agency is looking for a Senior Media Planner to be a part of their team in Dubai. 

Responsibilities:

Delivers planning and optimization services, Contributes to the development of target profiles/insights, media plans (across media capabilities in development of Strategy and Tactical Decks)

Client/Partner Engagement Responsibilities: Performs with oversight, Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external partners

May own client relationships and communication for small to mid-scale clients and occasionally communicate with mid to large scale clients

Responsible for working with the wider planning team to ensure all client status documents, flowcharts, billing trackers, and keeping all documents up to date on a weekly basis

Brings innovative, out of the box ideas to clients, and successfully sells through the value and relevance of innovative ideas

Outdoor Media Execution: Contributes to planning, pacing, and performance across platforms

Demonstrates mastery of campaign setup and management in all channels.

Measurement and Analytics: Lead optimization and delivery against client KPIs

Readily dive into data to identify trends and insights, then apply them in the form of media and creative recommendations

Qualifications

At least 2 to 3 years of experience as a Media Planner in a media agency

Exceptional written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients

Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients with confidence

A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills

Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal/professional relationships with employees, vendors, clients, etc

Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities, and limitations

Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas

Analytical thinker with the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in writing

Strong math and analytical skills, with a working comprehension of strategy development and required media math

Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action

Skilled negotiator with a track record of open and fair negotiations