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Planning manager

Sydney
Sparro
Planning Manager
Posted: 18 October
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Planning Manager

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The Planning Manager is a senior specialist in the business that builds upon Sparro’s media capabilities, and develops a best-in-market approach to planning, implementation and reporting of all media channels. The role will involve management of planning & trading specialists to support the vision, capability and environment that you will create for the agency.

This roles objective is to:

Position and maintain the agency as experts in the media planning arena for both traditional and digital media, through innovative planning methodologies that convince clients to consolidate and grow their traditional media buying with Sparro.

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered for the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead media planning for Sparro, measurably increasing our own internal standard and compared to the market

Support in the development of Sparro’s go-to market strategy for all media

Work with client servicing / activation teams in providing the optimal media plan to achieve client objectives

Proactively source, validate and close opportunities within Sparro’s existing client portfolio

Support in new business opportunities and proposals

Work with data, strategy and performance/below-the line teams to build cohesive strategies, tests / experiment, and measurement frameworks

Work with Planning Director in nurturing a highly skilled and motivated planning team, whilst upskilling the agency at large via training and exposure

Be an ambassador for the Sparro values and culture

SKILLS

A high level understanding and hands-on skills in traditional / offline media planning (digital knowledge and skills are preferred, but not essential for this role)

An advanced ability to independently plan, strategise, and mobilise to achieve a project

Strong technical knowledge of how to use proprietary and licensed research and planning tools, whilst overlaying your experience, to devise innovative and effective media plans.

Ability to work collaboratively with, and get buy-in from, multiple teams and stakeholders (internally and externally)

Ability to foster great relationships with key agency media partners that benefit Sparro and clients

Strong communication, storytelling, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Highly-effective and confident internal and external stakeholder management skills; including the ability to plan and host client and staff workshops, training sessions, pitches and meetings

WHAT TO EXPECT

Profession + Leadership Training /01

Continuous learning is a huge part of our workplace culture. With our dedicated learning and development team and onsite performance coach, we offer in-house training sessions to upskill your qualifications.

We also provide a 20-week leadership training course with our founder and general manager. Through this training, we explore the vision of Sparro and Jack Nimble, how to manage expectations, elevating conversation and much more.

Mentoring + Support /02

The Planning Manager will work closely with Senior Leadership Team and be able to learn and grow as part of the team through on the job mentoring and support from the team and other senior leaders within the business.

Through our in-house training and support, we also look beyond our company to aid our staff’s professional development, with access and encouragement to attend industry events, workshops and paid external courses.

Career Pathways /03

We’re looking to develop our team to be the next leaders in our industry, and in our business. Excellent opportunities to become a trusted partner within the company.

We have a transparent direction for our business and clear pathways for all staff; supported by regular reviews, training courses and personal development plans.

Sparro Culture /04

We value culture as a top priority. We know that we succeed by working collaboratively, drawing on our shared knowledge and growing together.

Culture isn’t just a set of behaviours, backgrounds, or interests – it’s a growth mindset, no ego, and having an openness to learn, challenge, be challenged, and share ideas.

We host regular social and sporting events, lunches and drinks. We love getting everyone together to celebrate our successes. We work hard and smart while providing flexible working hours for all team members. We offer remote workings, a pet friendly plant-filled office with casual working areas, and fully stocked fridge.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Recruiter Interview /01

Our recruitment partner calls shortlisted applicants individually and recommends suitable candidates to Sparro.

Application Task /02

Complete a task that tests some of the skills you would employ at Sparro if you’re successful!

Sparro Interview /03

Interview with the Sparro team! Come into our Haymarket office or over an online video call.

Second Interview /04

Meet Sparro senior management in a final round interview.

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