Account Planning Director
Posted 1 day ago by YunoJuno
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Planning Freelancer at the Account Director or Business Director level involves providing urgent media planning support for a new account. This contract position requires a proactive professional who can manage the full-funnel planning process and operate independently in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be responsible for client relationship management, execution, and strategic coordination while ensuring high standards of presentation and accuracy. The role requires biweekly travel to client offices in the West Midlands, despite being primarily remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Media Planning: Own the media planning process across the full funnel, including Brand, Retail, and Always-On/Lead Generation campaigns.
- Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for client briefs, working closely with strategists to translate objectives into actionable plans.
- Execution & Activation: Manage and collaborate with implementation and activation teams to ensure seamless delivery of media plans.
- Strategic Coordination: Support the heavy lifting required during a key recruitment phase, ensuring all client requirements are met with high standards of presentation and accuracy.
- Stakeholder Management: Work effectively within the network and internal teams to navigate complex account requirements.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record at BD or senior AD level within a media agency.
- Previous experience in the Automotive and Luxury sectors is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the UK media landscape.
- Proficient in managing media execution across all channels (Awareness to Conversion).
- Resilient, high work ethic, and able to thrive in an "all hands to the pump" environment.
- Excellent presentation skills and attention to detail are non-negotiable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
*Please not this is a contract role and you must be registered as an independent contractor*
Position: Planning Freelancer (Account Director or Business Director level)
Duration: 2–3 Months (Immediate Start)
Location: Remote / Flexible (Requires biweekly travel to client offices in the West Midlands)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly competent and proactive Media Planning professional at the Business Director or senior Account Director level to provide urgent support for the new account. This is a critical "hands-on" role requiring an individual who can operate independently in a fast-paced, transitional environment. You will manage the full-funnel planning process, from taking client briefs to overseeing activation and execution across all media channels.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Media Planning: Own the media planning process across the full funnel, including Brand, Retail, and Always-On/Lead Generation campaigns.
- Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for client briefs, working closely with strategists to translate objectives into actionable plans.
- Execution & Activation: Manage and collaborate with implementation and activation teams to ensure seamless delivery of media plans.
- Strategic Coordination: Support the heavy lifting required during a key recruitment phase, ensuring all client requirements are met with high standards of presentation and accuracy.
- Stakeholder Management: Work effectively within the our network and internal teams to navigate complex account requirements.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Proven track record at BD or senior AD level within a media agency.
Sector Expertise: Previous experience in the Automotive and Luxury sectors is highly desirable.
Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the UK media landscape.
Technical Skills: Proficient in managing media execution across all channels (Awareness to Conversion).
Soft Skills: Resilient, high work ethic, and able to thrive in an "all hands to the pump" environment. Excellent presentation skills and attention to detail are non-negotiable.