Overview of job
Wavemaker is an agency of Group M, the leading global media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Planning Supervisor to join us.
You will be provided exposure and involvement in the most important annual media strategy working, using a most advanced media planning process and thinking, and be responsible for enhancement to your subordinate’s professional capability, up-to-date industry knowledge and innovation sense. You are also expected to build and maintain a good relationship with other special units inside company to facilitate daily operation.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to (Strategic Planning Director).
3 best things about the job:
1. Learn most advanced planning process and skill with full media at your deployment.
2. Direct coaching from team’s most senior members.
3. Good learning ground for understanding integrated media solution.
Measures of success –
In three months:

• Get deep understanding of client business.
• Manage all day-to-day assignments in an effective way.

In six months:

• Independently complete 80%+ queries from client, including the most important annual presentations to clients.
• In a Forward-looking client management cycle, anticipate clients’ common queries and provide response or solution actively.

In 12 months:

• A strong knowledge of clients' marketing challenges and be able to provide media recommendations/solutions to address clients' business needs.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Provide high-quality strategic proposals in client proposal and reporting, based on client’s request cross global markets.
• Analyze Competitor’s activity & keep a lookout for industry/category trends to recommend the right proposals.

• Manage day to day planning work with the strategic planning team cross variety global platforms.
• Ensure client projects are kept on track while adhering to campaign objectives.
• Manage the daily communication with multiple parties; able to tackle sudden requests/issues with proper attitude and professional skills.
• Understand and keep updated with the latest media, esp. digital trends.

What you will need:

• 3-4 years proven experience in planning for global market.
• Strong problem-solving capability and implementation capacity.
• Experience in running high-volume campaigns across global market is a plus.
• Experience in Google, Meta, Twitter and Tiktok is a plus.
• Language proficiency in both Written and Spoken English is a must.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail around data, insights and actions
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork skills.

More about Wavemaker
We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world’s most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.
Our 7,600 people across 90 markets provoke growth for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:

• deep knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• confidence to challenge what’s gone before
• the support to go further than we thought possible

Group M is the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $50 B in annual media investment through agencies Mindshare, Media Com, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the outcomes-driven programmatic audience company, Xaxis. Group M’s portfolio includes Data & Technology, Investment and Services, all united in vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. By leveraging all the benefits of scale, the company innovates, differentiates and generates sustained value for our clients wherever they do business.
Group M is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.