Job Description: Introduction Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society. iProspect is an important part of our world-class offering -a global digital-first end-to-end media agency. Its unmatched mix of media strategy and storytelling with digital expertise and audience knowledge defines the new territory of performance-driven brand building. By delivering human-centric solutions, iProspect accelerates growth for the world’s most iconic brands. The iProspect team works across a network of more than 8,000 media and performance specialists spread across 93 global markets. We’re hiring for an Integrated Planning Director as part of iProspect in Manchester. Purpose of the Role This role is critical in the day-to-day running of the account & a key lead in delivering brilliant communications planning, with the support of a Planning Manager in delivering and supporting the end-to-end campaign process for our clients – including brand, product launch, seasonal and tactical volume-driving campaigns. Moreover, this role will be required to build a productive and successful relationship with our clients’ partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Responsible for championing iProspect’s experimentation agenda and using our Media++ planning process to deliver effective & forward-looking communications plans alongside outstanding client service. Responsible for campaign planning across client’s brand, product and tactical campaigns. Ensuring deliver excellence in all aspects of the end-to-end campaign process. Working closely with strategists and teams across all specialist channels so that all work we deliver for our clients is of the highest standard and that is upheld throughout the team. Directly manage the planning team members below you (Planning Manager) and take responsibility & care for their career development Operational and financial accuracy are critical to this role in terms of ensuring our clients budgets and plans are well managed and that we have POs and bill on time. Qualifications + Skills Proven expertise in a similar role, with strong strategic thinking and key stakeholder management experience. Experience of creating and leading commercially sound digital media plans across multiple channel activations. Deep understanding of performance data and analytics – including Paid Search and Paid Social in particular. Strong people management and leadership skills and ability to create collaborative relationships both internally and externally with clients. It would also be nice for you to have A keen interest in the fashion/retail ecommerce market. Experience in both brand and performance advertising. What we offer This is a permanent role. The team is based in our Manchester office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office 2-3 days per week. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Inclusion and Diversity At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. Location: Manchester - Bonded Warehouse Brand: Iprospect Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. 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