Planning Executive

**BE THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL MARKETING**

The Planning Executive will:

- be working closely with clients and internal Sparro teams to plan, activate and manage the optimal media mix to achieve client marketing and digital objectives.
- meet and exceed the objectives of clients through the successful planning of above the line media (OOH, TV, Radio) and core digital channels (programmatic, social, native).
- strive to continuously improve established technical knowledge and work collaboratively with peers, clients and suppliers.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Liaise with clients at tactical / implementation level, complementing existing business and marketing strategies.
- Understand client objectives, and communicate / promote agency value and results.
- Manage and implement client projects, liaising with team members to contribute learnings and ideas to client strategies.
- Liaise, negotiate, and maintain strong relationships with publisher partners / vendors to achieve client marketing / campaign objectives
- Meet and exceed the objectives of clients through the successful development and implementation of media channels
- Prepare and present client reporting; identifying and communicating new opportunities, value delivered, and strategic direction.
- Having the willingness to effectively share knowledge and train others wherever possible.
- Promote the Sparro values and culture.

**SKILLS**
- 1-3 years’ experience in media planning and/or buying. **Experience in buying TV is preferred**:

- Excel at working as part of a team, with demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective project management, and ability to understand direction and mobilise to achieve great outcomes.
- Technical and strategic skills in planning and data analysis.

**WHAT TO EXPECT**

**Profession + Leadership Training**/01**

Continuous learning is a huge part of our workplace culture. With our dedicated learning and development team and onsite performance coach, we offer in-house training sessions to upskill your qualifications.

We also provide a 20-week leadership training course with our founder and general manager. Through this training, we explore the vision of Sparro and Jack Nimble, how to manage expectations, elevating conversation and much more.

**Mentoring + Support**/02**

The Planning Executive will work closely with Media Specialists and be able to learn and grow as part of the team through on the job mentoring and support from the team and other senior leaders within the business.

Through our in-house training and support, we also look beyond our company to aid our staff’s professional development, with access and encouragement to attend industry events, workshops and paid external courses.

**Career Pathways**/03**

We’re looking to develop our team to be the next leaders in our industry, and in our business. Excellent opportunities to become a trusted partner within the company.

We have a transparent direction for our business and clear pathways for all staff; supported by regular reviews, training courses and personal development plans.

**Sparro Culture**/04**

We value culture as a top priority. We know that we succeed by working collaboratively, drawing on our shared knowledge and growing together.

Culture isn’t just a set of behaviours, backgrounds, or interests - it’s a growth mindset, no ego, and having an openness to learn, challenge, be challenged, and share ideas.

We host regular social and sporting events, lunches and drinks. We love getting everyone together to celebrate our successes. We work hard and smart while providing flexible working hours for all team members. We offer remote workings, a pet friendly plant-filled office with casual working areas, and fully stocked fridge.