Planning Director

Job Description

Experienced Strategy/Planning Director who will lead the global marketing on hair/ Unilever and automotive brands, as well as new business strategy. This is a global role, so a candidate with experience in markets outside the UK is required.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the strategic direction of the brands, developing end to end brand strategy.
• Leading the strategic development of communications for the brands and be instrumental in helping to shape the creative development of the work.
• Leading research, both qualitative and quantitative to both develop and test new communications approaches.
• Be a partner to the client business beyond the communications – as required.
• Be a leader in the brand teams helping to develop talent and build teams.
• Leadership and management of junior team members

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Strategy/Planning roles, including previous experience working at Planning Director level, within a large, leading creative advertising agency.
• Experience working on global, haircare/personal care brands (with experience working on Unilever brands as highly desirable)
• Experience working on successful pitches, regional or global
• Experience of campaign development in another market, other than the UK
• Experience of leadership and management of junior team members
• Demonstrable success in global business development and new business
• Have a strong strategic understanding, demonstrated by having attended relevant training courses, e.g. with the IPA
• Experience of leadership in strategic thinking from past roles, with experience leading end-to-end brand strategy at a full-service creative agency
• Experience directing qualitative and quantitative research is essential
• Confident, with the gravitas and sensitivity to lead effectively
• Excellent at building relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, and ability to resolve issues quickly.