Group Planning Director | Melbourne-VIC

Job Description

PHD

Group Planning Director

• Melbourne
• Full Time, Permanent
• Reporting to Group Business Director

Why PHD?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• The tools, equipment, and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• An organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• A bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
• A fully supported flexible working environment
• Fun social events – (Annual ski trips, need we say more?!)
• Access to EAP's to support your mental health

The Opportunity

Team Asahi is recruiting for a Group Planning Director to join a full team of highly motivated and skilled media practitioners with a good sense of humour and fun. The Group Planning Director across Asahi at PHD will work across the entire team guiding our strategy, planning craft to develop campaigns across some of Australia's most iconic brands (Schweppes, Solo, Carlton Dry, Great Northern, Vodka Cruiser, Balter etc). This role is 2IC to the Group Business Director and helps deliver on the operational and strategic goals of this group and is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for to flex their entrepreneurial and creative muscle to solve problems, develop and motivate an experienced team and create memorable, award-winning work. Team Asahi has strong discipline leads with a Business Director, Head of Investment and Strategy Director all leant in on the business.

About you

• The overall leadership and quality control of the planning process and output across your portfolio of clients and group.
• Inspire and drive your team to embrace PHD's principles and beliefs.
• Be responsible for your team's usage of OMG / PHD planning tools and processes for the roll out and co-creation of any related training initiatives.
• Support the Chief Product Officer in driving agency wide planning initiatives.
• Work alongside Strategy and Investment teams to ensure best possible product gets to market.
• Client relationship management. You will be the principal client contact for the whole planning process.

A snapshot of our last 12 months

• M&M Global Awards 2024: PHD secured the Campaign of the Year for 'Welcome to the Group' by PHD Costa Rica and won nine other category trophies, making it the most awarded agency network at the event.
• Internationalist Awards for Digital Solutions: The agency dominated by taking home 11 awards, including the Grand Prix for the British Heart Foundation campaign, 'Streams of (Un)consciousness.'
• Festival of Media Global Awards 2024: PHD was named Agency Network of the Year, securing a total of 28 awards, including 2 Grand Prix, 9 Gold, 9 Silver, and 8 Bronze.
• Eurobest Awards 2024: PHD won Media Network of the Year, further solidifying its position as a leading agency.
• Beacons Awards 2024: PHD was crowned Media Agency of the Year at the Beacons Awards in New Zealand, highlighting its outstanding performance in the region.
• Pitch BFSI Marketing Awards 2024: The agency took home the Agency of the Year award, winning 9 metals, including 3 Golds, 5 Silver, and 1 Bronze across various categories.
• Adweek's Global Media Agency of the Year: PHD was honored with this title, reflecting its global impact and excellence in media services.

Next steps?

Does this opportunity feel like the perfect fit for you? Don't hesitate—apply today!

If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, our dedicated Talent team is here to assist and eager to hear from you.

We take pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion thrive. Regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, or any other characteristic, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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