Havas Media Network’s mission is to Create Desire, Convert Demand & Drive Transformation - delivering growth for today and tomorrow. Through our operating model - Converged. AI, we combine human ingenuity with machine precision to drive clients' business growth, helping brands stay relevant and grow in a world that never stands still.Director, Strategic Planning in the Toronto office. As a Director, Strategic Planning you are responsible for the day-to-day leadership of client deliverables and developing best in class media solutions. You are expected to lead your clients’ line of business, championing meaningful media with your clients and internal team. To be successful, you have a keen ability to develop strong dynamic plans and create partnerships across all agency departments, your clients, and media vendors. You are a collaborator that can develop and mentor your direct reports, as well as work closely with agency management.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Strategic Media Leadership: Guide the development & execution of dynamic integrated media strategies and strategically contribute to client planning meetings and deliverablesBe seen as SME for core planning principlesProvide clear, logical rationale for media recommendations present media strategies and recommendations to clientsMonitor campaign performance, working with departments to track key metrics and adjusting approach to achieve desired outcomesOversee planning and implementation processes with Managers, Planners and Coordinators and manage day-to-day media team operationsStay on top of industry trends and new media opportunities,



and foster innovative thinking in the media planning groupBuild trusting team-oriented relationships with clients of all levelsMaintain senior client, and internal stakeholder relationships.Stay on top of business and client concerns to head off issues earlyAccurately represents the client’s point of view, ultimately focused on doing the best work for the Client’s businessExperience Requirements: Minimum 7-10 years in a media buying, planning or strategic marketing role, agency experience preferredExperience in media planning across all channels (print, broadcast, audio, digital, OOH)Attention to detail and the ability to work in a team, collaborate with and influence others.Excellent written and oral communication skillsConfident in client-facing interactions and delivering compelling presentations alongStrong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.Education Requirements: Post-secondary education in marketing, business or a related field is an assetAbout Havas Media Group North America We are part of Havas, one of the world's largest communications groups with nearly 23,000 people working across media, creative, production and technology. Havas Media Network creates personalized and seamlessly-connected customer journeys through future-forward capabilities in activation (Havas Play), commerce & performance (Havas Market) and data & tech (CSA). Our agencies are home to more than 10,000 media specialists across +140 countries, with 73 Villages that bring together talented people across all disciplines to work side-by-side to serve our clients. Clients include Auchan, BBC, Canal+, Carglass, Credit Agricole, Decathlon, Dolce & Gabbana, EDF, Emirates, Fidelity Investments, Claro, Hyundai, JDE Peet's, Kia, Leroy Merlin, Lidl, LVMH, PNC

📌 Director Of Strategic Planning (Toronto)
🏢 Havas Media Network
📍 Toronto