Description
The UK & Ireland business is looking for a Media Manager to develop and execute media plans strategies and roadmaps to drive business growth. The role sits within the UK & Ireland Marketing team, reporting to the Senior Media Manager. You’ll be working with a diverse team across the various brands and categories.
Your primary responsibility will be to drive excellence in Comms & Media strategy across UK & Ireland brands and categories; driving effectiveness and efficiency and setting a clear strategy brand plans support across the marketing teams.
What you’ll do:
1. Lead how brands in the UK & Ireland business connect with consumers through different media channels from offline to online (Omnichannel Approach)
2. Bring together the total picture across brands, categories and channels, liaising with internal eCOM, Shopper & Commercial teams
3. Work closely with our agency partners, Carat, to deliver best-in-class plans, supported by strong CMM-based rationale
4. Unlock media and digital capability within the wider marketing team through developing playbooks, tools and partnerships
5. Integrate with strategic initiatives in MarTech, media and digital to fuel business growth and drive the digital transformation agenda.
6. Support Marketing Mix Modeling projects for media ROI improvements across brands.
What you will need:
7. Experience in local market, ideally in managing media strategy or comms planning (either with an agency or client-side) is required (guideline 5+ years)
8. Cross-channel experience (Digital, TV, print, OOH, radio, etc.) with strong media fundamentals but knowledge in the digital space is the most important
9. Excellent analytical and communication skills- ability to simplify and connect with people
10. Strong collaborator and influencer
11. Passionate about inspiring and driving change
12. Organized and able to handle several projects concurrently
13. Strong ability to learn new technologies and applications
14. Deep knowledge of global digital platforms. Working knowledge of emerging platforms a plus
15. Business acumen: ability to operate in a wider commercial environment with stakeholders of varying levels
What we offer you
16. An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
17. A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
18. A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials
19. An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment
20. Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
21. Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
22. Employee discount on Heinz products!
Wellbeing
23. Private medical cover & Digital GP
24. Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
25. Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
26. Premium membership to Calm App
27. A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
28. 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)
Location(s)
London - The Shard