Associate Manager, Planning at WPP

Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Campaign Management, Performance Analytics, Client Advisory, Team Leadership, Innovation, Analytical Mindset, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Media Planning, Advertising Technology, Coaching, Trust Building, Data Insights, Project Management

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Role Summary and Impact As the Associate Manager, Planning, you will be a key figure in steering our clients' media investments toward success. Your impact will be measured by the strategic quality of your plans, the flawless execution of campaigns, and your contribution to the team's growth. Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients on all matters related to media strategy, planning, and performance. Strategic Planning: Lead the development of comprehensive, data-driven media strategies and integrated campaign plans that align with client business objectives. Campaign Management: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of campaigns, from initial brief and implementation to post-campaign review and analysis for your assigned brands. Performance & Analytics: Establish clear campaign KPIs, develop measurement methodologies, and ensure all projects are tracked and measured to provide actionable insights and demonstrate ROI. Partner Collaboration: Work closely with key media partners, vendors, and internal teams to negotiate and plan implementations, ensuring a seamless and effective execution process. Innovation: Stay current with the latest digital trends and changes in the media landscape, proactively updating clients and integrating innovative solutions into media plans. Team Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring operational excellence across the team. Skills and experience: Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in digital or integrated media planning, preferably within a media agency, client-side, or media owner capacity. Strategic Outlook: A strong background in digital media with a strategic mindset and the ability to develop comprehensive media strategies. Technical Proficiency: Solid experience in media planning and buying across all digital platforms, with hands-on experience of advertising technology platforms (e.g., ad servers, DSPs, Facebook Ads Manager). Client-Facing Skills: Demonstrated success in a client-facing role, with excellent presentation, reporting, and communication skills in both English and Vietnamese. Leadership & Teamwork: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and integrate large teams. Experience in coaching, guiding, and developing junior team members is essential. Analytical Mindset: A passion for data, insights, and ideation, with the ability to set viable objectives, recommend measurement methodologies, and ensure campaigns meet agreed-upon KPIs. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

As the Associate Manager, Planning, you will guide clients' media investments and ensure the strategic quality of plans and flawless execution of campaigns. You will also oversee campaign management and provide actionable insights to demonstrate ROI.