**Company description** Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data. One of our core tenants of media planning and buying is that **_human experiences drive impact through tangible results_** . Not only do we seek to deeply understand our clients’ business and what truly motivates consumers, but we seek to design experiences that drive meaningful consumer actions our clients care about – **Move People, Move Business.** You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials: + Great Places to Work certified two years in a row + Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work + 2022 Media Agency of the Year + 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist As part of Publicis Media Canada we are proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions. **Overview** As a Planning Manager at Starcom, you will oversee a team of media professionals in developing ideas and activations that drive human connections. You will lead the team in pursuing innovative, well-targeted, communication and connection solutions across a variety of media to meet or exceed client objectives & drive business. Starcom has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture. As the Human Experience company, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to work from anywhere. **Responsibilities** + Ensures strong client relationships with quality of deliverables and client satisfaction + Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client business both current and historical + Actively listens to clients and anticipates client need to build business and make Starcom indispensable + Communicates client objectives to internal stakeholders/staff members and clearly outlines a plan to meet them + Works with Director to develop and effectively sell through Starcom and Publicis Media business solutions  + Continually looks for opportunities to improve the group/process/product  + Co-ordinate with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient work streams + Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively/efficiently to meet client needs + Takes a leadership role in the training and development of new staff members + Maintain overall control of workflow and assigned team responsibilities and provides assistance where necessary to ensure timely completion of projects + Works closely with the Group Director to continually assess group members' professional development. + Proactively communicates performance goals, as well as accomplishments and improvement need to staff on a regular basis. + Effectively and professionally handles performance issues as they occur + Assist Director in maintaining revenue forecasting + Behaviors and deliverables consistently demonstrate thought leadership and innovation + Leads by example via work ethic, team building approach, attitude and overall collaboration **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred + 6+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management + Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession + Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills + Strong negotiating skills + Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities + Able to build and strengthen client relationships + Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills + Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities + Strong analytical abilities· + Strong command of media research and reporting resources **Additional information** Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted