Media Planning Manager

Job Description

A retail business committed to building a world-class, customer-centric retail media network seeks a Media Planning Manager. The role involves leading the planning, commercialisation, and optimisation of media inventory across physical and digital platforms, driving performance at all customer touchpoints.

Requirements

• Proven experience in media product management, preferably within a retail or digital environment
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in monetising media assets
• Excellent project management and multitasking capabilities
• Solid understanding of both digital and in-store media channels and associated technologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, innovative approach and solution-oriented mindset
• Passion for media, retail innovation, and delivering value to customers and clients
• Experience in media planning / buying
• Experience in project planning
• Leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery, planning, and reporting of new media channels across physical and digital environments
• Ensure media solutions are strategically aligned and deliver measurable outcomes
• Execute a comprehensive media roadmap integrating digital and in-store experiences
• Drive innovation through testing and implementing new media formats and pilot initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure seamless implementation and operational excellence
• Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices in digital and in-store media
• Conduct competitor benchmarking to inform product development
• Use commercial data, campaign results, and stakeholder feedback to refine and improve media offerings
• Oversee media project implementation from planning through to delivery
• Ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define KPIs and track campaign performance
• Support the sales team in delivering best-in-class retail media campaigns