Planning Director | Melbourne-VIC

Job Description

PHD Melbourne

Planning Director

• Melbourne
• Full Time, Permanent
• Reporting to Group Business Director

Why PHD?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• The tools, equipment, and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• An organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• A fully supported flexible working environment
• Fun social events – (Annual ski trips, need we say more?!)
• Access to EAP's to support your mental health

Day to day responsibilities

• Origination of the Communications Plan: The creation of channel plans that build from the core media idea and demonstrate expert planning skills.
• Client relationship management: the principal client contact for the whole planning process.
• Leverage strong relationships & influence clients and media owners at all levels.
• Strategically deliver insightful media strategies for your client, in conjunction with the strategy team when appropriate.
• Identify strategic creative and innovative media initiatives that are born out of the strategic media direction and lead their implementation.
• Working alongside Strategy and Investment teams to ensure best possible product gets to market
• Ensure all media goals and strategies are achievable and executable within budgets using support of the Investment team.
• Own the planning process across all media, including digital. This will include making sure digital adheres to Source principles

About you

• Product Leadership: Collaborate nationally on media products with standardized methodologies, marketing collateral, and training
• Team Management: Recruit, develop, and lead a team of Account Directors, Managers, Executives, and Assistants.
• Client & Vendor Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, media vendors, and third-party planners to ensure satisfaction and seamless delivery.
• Business Development: Drive growth with new and existing clients, working closely with Business Management to meet objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee media implementation, negotiations, bookings, invoicing, and reporting to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends, challenge conventions, and drive innovative media solutions.
• Communication & Influence: Clearly convey information, influence key stakeholders, and manage relationships across all levels.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving: Demonstrate resilience, multitasking, strong numerical accuracy, and analytical skills to meet diverse project demands.

A snapshot of our last 12 months

• M&M Global Awards 2024: PHD secured the Campaign of the Year for 'Welcome to the Group' by PHD Costa Rica and won nine other category trophies, making it the most awarded agency network at the event.
• Internationalist Awards for Digital Solutions: The agency dominated by taking home 11 awards, including the Grand Prix for the British Heart Foundation campaign, 'Streams of (Un)consciousness.'
• Festival of Media Global Awards 2024: PHD was named Agency Network of the Year, securing a total of 28 awards, including 2 Grand Prix, 9 Gold, 9 Silver, and 8 Bronze.
• Eurobest Awards 2024: PHD won Media Network of the Year, further solidifying its position as a leading agency.
• Beacons Awards 2024: PHD was crowned Media Agency of the Year at the Beacons Awards in New Zealand, highlighting its outstanding performance in the region.
• Pitch BFSI Marketing Awards 2024: The agency took home the Agency of the Year award, winning 9 metals, including 3 Golds, 5 Silver, and 1 Bronze across various categories.
• Adweek's Global Media Agency of the Year: PHD was honored with this title, reflecting its global impact and excellence in media services.

Next steps?

Does this opportunity feel like the perfect fit for you? Don't hesitate—apply today!

If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, our dedicated Talent team is here to assist and eager to hear from you.

We take pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion thrive. Regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, or any other characteristic, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Should you require any support or accessibility accommodations during the application process, please inform us at the time of your application. Your privacy is important to us, and all personal information will be handled in accordance with relevant privacy legislation. Now is your time—show us what you can bring to the table!