Associate Director, Planning
The Associate Director, Planning at WPP Media is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategic planning product for key clients. This position involves leading client relationships at a senior level, managing a high-performing team, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the agency. The role is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and offers a hybrid work environment with teams in the office around four days a week.
Key responsibilities include acting as the senior strategic lead and trusted advisor for key client relationships, steering their media investment to deliver business goals. The Associate Director will lead and manage client work-in-progress meetings, ensuring all relevant campaign and market updates are communicated and actioned. Additionally, the role involves challenging clients and teams to drive innovation and tangible business results, overseeing the quality of work delivered by the planning team, leading contract negotiations, competitive reviews, and client business reviews, mentoring and developing the planning team, and contributing to new business development and pitches.
The ideal candidate will have over eight years of planning experience in a media agency, with strong leadership skills and experience managing and grooming a team. A proven track record in client management and building senior-level relationships is essential. The candidate should possess solid knowledge of all media channels and the ability to create integrated, strategic media recommendations. Strong business and commercial acumen, excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the industry, business, brands, and consumers are also required.
WPP Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. Employees have access to the global WPP Media and WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. The company hosts frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
WPP Media fosters a culture of respect, creativity, collaboration, and connection. The company is committed to employee growth and provides opportunities for professional development and career advancement. The hybrid work environment encourages flexibility and work-life balance, with teams in the office around four days a week. WPP Media is an, committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.