Major Players | B Corp™
Media Planning Manager
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Media Planning Manager | Up to £45,000 | London
Are you a media planning expert with a passion for the Financial Services sector? My client - the world's largest Financial Services media solutions business- is looking for a Media Planning Manager to join their growing London team.
About the Company
Founded over 30 years ago and now part of a major global media group, this agency has built an unrivalled reputation across every corner of financial services — from Asset Management and Investment Banking to Trading and Asset Servicing. With 130+ staff globally and recognition as one of the UK's fastest-growing private companies, this is a business that lives and breathes financial media.
The Role
You'll oversee delivery of multi-media activity across a portfolio of leading financial brands, taking ownership of campaign planning, negotiation, buying, reporting and delivery. Working closely with Account Directors, you'll be a trusted source of insight — both internally and for clients - while spotting commercial opportunities that go beyond the brief.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Leading media planning, buying, activation and campaign management across digital and offline channels
- Managing hands-on relationships with several Financial Services clients
- Building and nurturing strong partnerships with media owners
- Using data and analysis to optimise live campaigns and shape future strategy
- Owning client accounts and delivering strong, insight-led media recommendations
- Contributing to new business pitches alongside the wider team
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members
- Coordinating creative asset delivery ahead of campaign launch
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What We're Looking For
- 3+ years' experience in a media agency or client-side marketing role
- Proven experience planning and buying multi-channel media campaigns
- Strong, current knowledge of the media landscape
- Confidence using industry research tools (e.g. YouGov, Nielsen)
- A track record of appraising media opportunities and advising clients
- A genuine commitment to high standards of client service
- Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages are a bonus
Please note: this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK.
Interested?
Send your CV to joe.georgiou@majorplayers.co.uk to find out more and apply.
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