Blue 449 is one of the 4 media agency brands of Publicis Media and is growing rapidly. 

We have a wide range of interesting clients from retail goliaths such as ASDA and Dixons Carphone to smaller luxury business such as Ralph Lauren and Fortnum & Mason.

We have many long-standing client relationships and an enviably strong client retention record. Our clients value us for our honesty, openness and willingness to collaborate, as well as our rich understanding of their businesses. Our work both prioritises the proven and is driven by a hunger for invention. 

http://www.blue449.com/ 

As an agency we believe strongly in two philosophies ‘Open Source’ and ‘Business Outcome first’.  

‘Open Source’: Today, a media agency must think flexibly, learn fast, respond swiftly, collaborate widely, nurture technology, amplify ideas, read data and operate at the very heart of businesses. It must sit at the intersection of data and ideas. There is a parallel for this in technology. It’s called open source.  Open source is a philosophy born in the world of software development that has since been applied to other fields. The core principle is that the source code of software programs be made publically available for adaptation, modification and development.  This is why we put collaboration at the heart of what we do.  We are happy to work with a variety of companies, whatever is the right answer for our clients, to make great things happen. 

Business Outcome: In order to deliver business effect for our clients we need to get close to their 1st party data.  We believe that a move away from media metrics is vital if you want to be a business partner rather than a supplier.  Start with the desired business outcome and work back from there! 

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http://www.blue449.com

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THE CLIENT

You will be working on a large retail client!

Once the successful candidate is settled there are opportunities to work on a secondary account. There is also opportunity to contribute to new business as/when appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDE REQUIRED

•    As Senior Planner, you'll  possess a clear understanding of the media marketplace, and a good working knowledge of all media channels, including a strong grasp of digital
•    Be competent and confident in the planning and curation of cost efficient media plans which align with the overall brand strategy
•    Be highly articulate 
•    Have the skills to assess the contribution of one medium from another
•    Able to efficiently manage deadlines, prioritise tasks and manage your own workload, as well as contributing to the management of the Planner and Graduate Planner on the team.
•    Consistently demonstrate proactivity and initiative 
•    Have a good degree of financial aptitude to ensure accurate client budgeting, accounting & reporting 
•    Be an ideas person, excited to brainstorm new approaches and solutions for clients. 
•    Enjoy collaboration and working on a fast-paced account
•    Be able to assist and contribute towards any new business initiatives, as directed by the GAD/BD

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD
•    Be an existing Planner / Account Executive looking to take a step up, or already a Senior Executive
•    Experience of training Graduates/Planners
•    Have worked on a retail or large fast paced account or has a desire to do so

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• 25 days holiday 
• Company pension scheme
• Dental insurance available at corporate rates
• Life assurance
•  Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership 
• Free eye tests
• Childcare vouchers
• Daily free breakfast,
• Highly subsidised canteen
• Free drinks and snacks available every Friday afternoon via the new starter trolley
• All company ‘Skint Nights’ every month before pay day