Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

We have a very exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Senior Strategic Planner at an innovative agency based in Johannesburg. The agency is part of a global network of agencies and delivers true ‘integration’ within the speed, diversity and potential of modern communications – bringing together best of breed data, media, advertising, technology and creative under one roof in multiple markets around the world.

The ideal candidate has experience in traditional brand planning and/or social/content digital/CRM with a drive to lead clients to the best work and a track record of doing this. This role will require a dedicated focus to the South African market primarily in the automotive sector. As a senior strategic planner, you will be the strategic lead in developing communications at a South African level for several vehicle models – which will also involve providing guidance around how campaigns should be delivered in-market. An ability to influence and lead a number of independent parties will, therefore, be key to your success. Effective in-team collaboration across media, creative, data and analytics, public relations and account management and with global strategic planning counterparts will be essential, to ensure consistency of brand communications in-market and across EMEA. Don’t delay, get in touch today!

 Responsibilities

• Leading planning efforts on projects at a South African level, working with internal teams
• Able to develop, articulate and drive through a brand strategy in all its elements from creative, channel implications, metrics etc.
• Focused on how to bring Brands and campaign ideas to life across different communications channels, and over time
• Experienced at working with creative teams
• Highly proficient at understanding consumers and identifying insights using research (quantity and quality) and data effectively
• Competent at writing and delivering well structured, strategic presentations
• Comfortable with evaluating marketing options and their implications across a range of market conditions and situations

Requirements

The successful candidate must have/be:

• Relevant Degree
• Solid experience in strategic planning – the role could suit either an experienced senior planner or a current strategic planning director  
• Brilliant client leadership
• An engaging orator and able to really ‘sell’ ideas to client
• Sound written and verbal presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – will be communicating directly with clients and senior management
• Efficient, organised and dependable
• Self-motivated, proactive and positive, with ability to prioritise work and situations
• Flexible attitude around different working methods

Company Description

Viv Gordon Placements (VGP) is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, public relations and publishing industries.

Posted on 05 Oct 10:45