Strategic Planner - Healthcare Advertising - London

Strategic Planner - Healthcare Advertising - London

Location: London , South East Salary: From 50,000 to 70,000 per annum Date posted: 17/04/2012 17:15 Job type:Permanent Company: Meet Contact: Mike Newman Ref: Totaljobs/MJN - Advertising Job ID: 53382030

SUMMARY:

Our client is looking to recruit a Strategic Planner for ethical and consumer healthcare. The agency is ideally looking for established Account Directors who are keen to get more involved with the brand, whilst moving away from the actual project delivery. The consumer healthcare planner may have worked on a range of consumer brands but they should have good experience in the consumer healthcare space. This is a great opportunity for established planner s or Account Directors looking for a change, to join a fantastic advertising agency based in Central London.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

An award winning Creative Healthcare agency based in Central London; part of a wider network spanning the Globe. All business is European and Global promoting big ideas throughout the agency. The agency is experiencing continued growth and success with many of the top ten Pharma

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To derive inspiring customer and brand insights for assigned clients and to leverage those insights via focused communication strategies that will drive powerful brand-building ideas that work across the communication platform.

General description and duties:Driving quality use of our planning toolsEnsuring the brand is viewed from the customers POV and using insights to drive brand strategy Ensuring integration across disciplines and the full use of the agency service platformMaintaining personal expertise with regard to so ciety, trends and culture impacting healthcare brands and to stay abreast of high level emerging health trendsBuilding the agencys reputation as thought leader in the industryShared responsibility of achieving revenue targets with local management teamMaintaining an appropriate level of key client contact, continually being up to date on their business including strategies, brands and customers

The role will really suit those who have a genuine interest and real curiosity in the brand and planning. If you are looking to move away from the delivery side of healthcare advertising then this role is for you. In return a competitive basic salary and generous benefits package are on offer.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate will have either a solid background in strategic planning, or an established Account Director looking for that change of direction. They will able to provide case studies on how their strategy has made a positive impact on the product.

High-energy strategic thinker with strong analytical and business judgment skillsAbility to manage multi-project responsibilities Customer-focused solution design abilityDemonstrated ability to deliver results through complex cross-functional teamsDemonstrated ability to influence and collaborateStrong team player Proven ability to generate innovative ideas supported by strategic argumentsHave an entrepreneurial and versatile attitude

Commutable locations:

Berks, Bucks, Essex, Herts, Kent, Oxford, Sussex, London

To discuss this role in more detail in confidence please call Mike Newman on 0203 178 7488 or out of office hours on 07891 579351 E-mail - mike@peoplewithchemistry.com

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