Associate Planning Director

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada PHD Group Canada Full time

Working for PHD Canada


PHD Canada, with 40 years of Canadian history, are part of a Global network, and bring the breadth of global strength and the depth of local expertise to Canadian brands.

Our people make the difference, striving to be the most strategic and creative-led media agency in a data and tech world that delivers growth for our clients.

We are a culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation.

We believe in our people and delivering great work for our clients. It is these ambitions that make PHD a great company to work for as well as rewarding work via client accolades and industry recognition.


Purpose of the role:


The Planning Associate Director is expected to lead the Integrated PHD team by delivering superior client satisfaction through the building and execution of strategic, competitive, and creative media plans. The Associate Planning Director will have an intimate knowledge of the client’s business and the media marketplace and apply this knowledge to help the PHD integrated team to drive results and exceed client KPIs. The Planning Associate Director will mentor and supervise direct reports


You will be the leader. You will guide an enthusiastic team of cross discipline professionals. You will elevate the team’s performance through leading by example. You will consistently give your best and encourage the same from others. You will be engaged in the ongoing day-to-day work with specific focus on liaising with the integrated team to create remarkable plans designed to exceed the defined success metrics. This result will be achieved by leveraging proprietary tools including OMNI Studio, incorporating best practices, understanding investment strategies, incorporating analytics and being open to different ideas and perspectives.


You will be an essential and valuable member of the PHD team through positive and professional engagement of client teams, agency partners, media partners and field experts. Multiple data points and facts will enable you to develop defendable PHD opinions, perspectives and hypotheses. You will focus attention towards PHD business and operational goals to help ensure the ongoing health of the agency. Financial targets, investment obligations and proprietary tool adoption are some of the key areas of attention.


An excellent Associate Director is both creative and an analytical leader. They will be recognized for their business acumen, entrepreneurial vision, passion, sense of organization, customer service, level of rigor, teamwork, leadership, accuracy, attention to detail and creativity. Lean forward and get started


Your Responsibilities:


Media Planning – Ensure the team infuses every plan with thoughtful, functional, creative, data-driven executions rooted in insights. Familiarity with market research and media applications are crucial. Incorporate measurement and campaign optimization for ultimate performance

Team – Engage and supervise your team with enthusiasm, knowledge, questions and ideas. Aim towards the future…. prepare to be a coach and mentor while being open to receiving valuable feedback from others. Leverage your team to grow skillsets, presentation skills, detail-orientation, technical skills, leadership and critical thinking. Ensure you are engaged with your Director/VP as the business requires

Client Management – Build and maintain an effective working relationship with appropriate business leaders to continuously grow the account. Provide a unique point of view to help clients interpret the best way to test and scale new approaches and identify opportunities to grow their business. Account health is rooted in client satisfaction

Cross Team Alignment – Be an agency leader and ensure the team is inclusive of multiple disciplines – strategy, marketing sciences, activation, business lead – and externally to understand and develop the most appropriate media concepts and buying strategies across multiple platforms


Some Specific Responsibilities:

  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality of client and agency information
  • Ensure team is focused to deliver against stated PHD business targets and programs
  • Key contact for appropriate senior level client business and full team
  • Complete understanding of the client-agency contract
  • Responsible for overall media process (planning/buying/on-line/strategy/data management etc)
  • Own the relationships with appropriate partner agency personnel
  • Accountable to the PHD Senior Leadership team for working towards defined agency goals for finance, employee development, new business growth, training and overall health of PHD
  • Accountability for providing ongoing strategic insight into client business
  • Actively support/input/develop strategic documents/discussion
  • Participate in new business pitches as required
  • Contribute to the PHD team with respect to recruiting and completing Growth Plans and performance reviews as appropriate
  • Client Interaction / Satisfaction
  • Understanding client marketplace dynamics (economic, sales, competitive, consumer)
  • Ensure utilization of PHD Proprietary and industry research tools in plan development
  • Fully understand the financial and billing position of each client
  • Ensure appropriate preparation and presentation of reports and strategic analyses to clients and/or support the team as they develop reports/documents
  • In depth knowledge of all media – offline and online and strategies
  • Print, OOH, Radio, Broadcast, Social, Digital, event, sponsorship
  • Demonstrate solid expertise/knowledge of data and analytics
  • Ensure proper client training from a media/communications perspective
  • Actively participate and ensure team supports PHD Values and agency initiatives
  • Run client education seminars
  • Prepare and manage the Growth Plans for all direct reports


Key Qualifications

  1. University/College education in marketing, communication or other relevant fields
  2. 8+ years of experience in media or related fields
  3. Bilingualism an asset but not required
  4. Working knowledge of digital and traditional media ecosystem
  5. Knowledge of Industry Tools/Resources as asset (BBM, Google Analytics, Adwords etc)
  6. Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office Software

  • Associate Planning Director

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada PHD Group Canada Full time

    Working for PHD CanadaPHD Canada, with 40 years of Canadian history, are part of a Global network, and bring the breadth of global strength and the depth of local expertise to Canadian brands.Our people make the difference, striving to be the most strategic and creative-led media agency in a data and tech world that delivers growth for our clients.We are a...

  • Associate Planning Director

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada PHD Group Canada Full time

    Working for PHD Canada PHD Canada, with 40 years of Canadian history, are part of a Global network, and bring the breadth of global strength and the depth of local expertise to Canadian brands. Our people make the difference, striving to be the most strategic and creative-led media agency in a data and tech world that delivers growth for our clients. We are...

  • Associate Planning Director

    1 week ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada PHD Group Canada Full time

    Working for PHD Canada PHD Canada, with 40 years of Canadian history, are part of a Global network, and bring the breadth of global strength and the depth of local expertise to Canadian brands. Our people make the difference, striving to be the most strategic and creative-led media agency in a data and tech world that delivers growth for our clients. We...

  • Associate Planning Director

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Ontario, Canada PHD Group Canada Full time

    Working for PHD CanadaPHD Canada, with 40 years of Canadian history, are part of a Global network, and bring the breadth of global strength and the depth of local expertise to Canadian brands.Our people make the difference, striving to be the most strategic and creative-led media agency in a data and tech world that delivers growth for our clients.We are a...

  • Associate Planning Director

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada PHD Group Canada Full time

    Working for PHD Canada PHD Canada, with 40 years of Canadian history, are part of a Global network, and bring the breadth of global strength and the depth of local expertise to Canadian brands. Our people make the difference, striving to be the most strategic and creative-led media agency in a data and tech world that delivers growth for our clients. We...

  • Associate Director, Media Planning

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Klick Full time

    Associate Director, Media Planning Toronto, OntarioMedia – Media /Full-Time /Hybrid About Klick Health Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that...

  • Associate Director, IT Planning and Development

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada GTAA Full time

    **Your way forward: Join Canada’s busiest airport as our next Associate Director, IT Planning and Development Technology Service** Do you want to help transform Toronto Pearson into the global airport of the future? We’re committed to becoming one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly airports in the world - and we need your help....

  • Associate Director, Media Planning

    1 month ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Klick Full time

    Associate Director, Media Planning Toronto, Ontario Media – Media / Full-Time / Hybrid About Klick Health Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that...

  • VP Director

    3 months ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Director File Full time

    We have VP Director Job openings for a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and guiding the strategic direction of a specific department or division within the organization. This role involves setting objectives, managing teams, and ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators to drive the company’s success.Key...

  • VP Director

    3 months ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Director File Full time

    We have VP Director Job openings for a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and guiding the strategic direction of a specific department or division within the organization. This role involves setting objectives, managing teams, and ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators to drive the company’s success.Key...

  • Associate Director, Finance

    3 months ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Crrf Fcrr Full time

    Associate Director of FinanceThe Associate Director of Finance plays a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the organization’s financial operations. This position supports the Director of Finance in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. A key aspect of this role is providing...

  • Associate Director, Philanthropy

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada SickKids Foundation Full time

    **Help us create healthier futures as an** **ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,** **PHILANTHROPY** **ABOUT US** SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and...

  • Associate Director, Media Planning

    2 months ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Klick Group Full time

    About Klick HealthMeet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who...

  • Associate Director, Cost Planning

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Verifino GmbH & Co. KG Full time

    **Job Category**: Cost Management Consulting **Pay Grade Range**: $86,585.00 - $202,025.00 **Disclaimer**: The base salary range represents the low and high end of Altus Group’s “Pay Grade Range” for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and...

  • Associate Director of Media Planning and Strategy

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Other Full time

    Role Overview Other. is seeking a Associate Director of Media Planning & Strategy, to join our team as soon as availability allows.  Other. is raising the bar in the Canadian advertising industry, setting a new standard for accountability, transparency, and opportunity for the people on our team and the clients that we serve.  We are a privately...

  • Associate Director Of Strategy

    4 days ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada Touché! Full time

    We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; As media becomes more complex, so does our realm of expertise. We are continually improving our strategy and planning of traditional, digital and social media. We support our clients...

  • Associate Director

    6 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Talon Outdoor Full time

    Description **ABOUT US_** At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a...

  • Associate Director

    6 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Talon Outdoor Full time

    The Associate Director at Talon OOH Canada leads a team in strategic media planning and buying, fostering an environment of expert consultation and flawless execution. They play a crucial role in business growth, embodying the company’s ethos, and cultivating client relationships. The Associate Director is proactive and client-oriented, possesses...

  • Associate Director, Advancement

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:10/01/2024 **Req ID**:39933 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Arts and Science **Department**: New College **Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Description**: **About us**: The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The...

  • Associate Director/Director

    3 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers International Full time

    h3>Associate Director/Director, Property Tax ServicesLocations: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 11 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: JR9792Make your next move an expert one.