Connection Planner Manager

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People dont experience brands through media channels; they experience them through moments. A creator they trust. A search at exactly the right time. A conversation that stays with them.

As a Connection Planning Manager youll uncover the human behaviors behind those moments and transform them into integrated communication strategies that help brands stay relevant earn attention and drive meaningful business growth.

At dentsu Media youll work at the intersection of strategy media creativity commerce data and technology partnering with multidisciplinary specialists to solve business challenges that cant be answered by media alone. Youll influence senior clients shape strategic thinking across the customer journey and help some of the regions most ambitious brands build stronger more meaningful connections with people.

If youre ready to move beyond planning campaigns and become the strategic voice clients trust this is where youll thrive.

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP) a pure holding company established on January 1 2020 the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network which oversees Dentsus agency operations in Japan and dentsu international its international business headquarters in London which oversees Dentsus agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65000 dedicated professionals the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications media and digital services through its five leadership brandsCarat dentsu X iProspect Dentsu Creative and Merkleas well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies including Dentsu Inc. the worlds largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

• Develop insight-led communication strategies that connect consumer behavior culture media and business objectives into integrated plans that drive growth.

• Partner with senior clients to challenge briefs influence strategic decisions and translate business ambitions into impactful communications.

• Collaborate across Strategy Investment Performance Commerce Data and Creative teams to deliver connected solutions across the customer journey.

• Lead strategic presentations and planning workshops turning complex insights into clear compelling recommendations clients can act on.

• Mentor and develop planners while championing curiosity innovation and planning excellence across the team.

• At least 5 years of experience in Communications Planning Connection Planning Media Strategy or Integrated Planning within a media agency.

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate consumer category and cultural insights into communication strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Confident influencing senior stakeholders through compelling storytelling commercial acumen and data-backed recommendations.

• Naturally curious about people culture AI emerging media and evolving consumer behaviors with a passion for continuous learning.

• A collaborative leader who enjoys coaching others challenging conventional thinking and raising the quality of strategic work.

Dentsu Values

Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times:We Dream Loud We Inspire Change We Team Without Limits We All Lead We Make It Real We Climb High We Choose Excitement We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

Were proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We wont define people by their race gender sexual-orientation age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. Thats what we care about.

So whether youre joining us or looking to move to a different part of the business we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

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