Role Description
As Media Planner, you will be responsible for the development of comprehensive cross-channel media plans, focusing on category-specific media plans centered on digital media. Additional responsibilities include:
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Collaborating with suppliers and agencies.
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Working with key stakeholders and internal marketing customers.
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Motivating and influencing cross-functional teams.
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Implementing the internal communications strategy.
Develop annual plan(s) for one or more key categories by:
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Collaborating with Marketing.
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Working with cross-functional departmental experts.
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Integrating site experience, new product and/or concept testing and rollout, media strategy and planning, and stores into the annual plan.
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Developing innovative marketing programs.
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Following up to ensure the annual plan is executed and that changes and challenges are addressed.
Manage projects by:
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Planning campaign budgets and sales forecasts.
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Estimating project costs.
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Executing campaigns.
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Measuring results or outcomes (e.g., sales, traffic, conversion).
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Determining future campaign plans based on findings.
Drive sales growth and changes in customer attitudes and behaviors by:
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Staying up-to-date on new industry trends.
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Working with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns.
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Ensuring agencies and internal teams produce work that reflects and communicates Sam's Club's strategies and objectives.
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Working with internal teams to develop strategic plans and goals for the overall marketing calendar and specific campaigns.
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Analyzing program results and return-on-investment (ROI).
Planning and Improvement:
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Coordinates and aligns planning with organizational initiatives and direction.
Influence and Communicate:
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Promotes ideas and links them to business needs and benefits.
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Builds trusting, cooperative relationships and alliances with others, inside and outside of the organization.
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Effectively communicates clear, up-to-date information on business plans and priorities.
Adaptability:
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Demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity.
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Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities.
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Updates knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges, and responsibilities.
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Seeks exposure to new ideas and perspectives.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in Business or related field.
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3 yearsβ experience in digital marketing.
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Analytic thinker.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Works well in a fast-paced, team environment.
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Experience with CRM and task management systems.
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Familiar with inventory management.
Requirements
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Experience with Media Strategy & Media Planning in the digital space.
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Analytical mindset, comfortable with translating data.
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Great organization skills.