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Connections planning director

Melbourne
Wpp
Posted: 5 June
Offer description

The Asahi Horizon Team, a newly established team within Mindshare, is looking for a foundational member to shape the culture and strategy for Asahi’s iconic brands in Melbourne.

Location: Melbourne

We have a blended working model, with teams meeting in the office 3 days per week while embracing flexible working arrangements.


Responsibilities

* Build the Dream: Be a foundational member of a brand‑new dedicated team, shaping the culture and strategy for the iconic Asahi account from day one.
* Drive Strategy for Legends: Develop and steer market‑leading, integrated media strategies for some of Australia’s most‑loved beverage brands.
* Plan for the Future: Lead the charge on the 2027 annual planning, translating client goals into innovative, omnichannel campaigns that deliver real growth.
* Be the Connection: Act as the key link between senior clients, media partners, and our internal agency village to deliver seamless and effective campaigns.
* Shape the Craft: Collaborate with our national planning community, sharing your expertise to help define and elevate our planning best practice.


Qualifications

* Media Agency Pro: You have multiple proven years of recent, hands‑on media agency experience and live and breathe omnichannel planning.
* The Ultimate Relationship Builder: You’re a natural at creating strong connections with senior clients, internal teams, and media partners.
* A Campaign Champion: You have a proven track record of leading complex, multi‑stakeholder media campaigns from initial brief to final measurement.
* An Agile Innovator: You possess a positive, efficient, and agile mindset, with a passion for finding creative and disruptive solutions to client challenges.
* Data‑Driven Storyteller: You expertly blend data, marketing science, and eCommerce strategies to create compelling media recommendations that smash objectives.


Benefits and Opportunities

* Competitive salary package
* 20 days holiday, increasing with service up to a maximum of 25 days
* Option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year
* Flexible working environment
* Paid parental leave
* Flexible public holidays
* Birthday leave
* Early finishes during the summer months
* Opportunities to learn and advance within the global WPP Network

WPP Media is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process work for you, please let us know. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.

We strongly encourage individuals from under‑represented backgrounds to apply, as diversity is vital and positively influences our environment. All applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

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