Join ZURU as Senior Media Planning Manager for our incredible toy brands! In this pioneering role, you will drive innovation through strategic media planning, lead a dynamic team in a future-focused environment, and enjoy collaborating with business and stakeholders to shape the future of ZURU Toys! ROLE PURPOSE At ZURU, we pride ourselves on placing innovation and excellence at the heart of everything we do. This is core to our marketing principles and had led us to become one of the leading advertisers globally across a number of digital and social platforms. Our business is growing at a rapid pace, and so is our Digital team. This team is responsible for all of our media planning and buying for dozens of brands across multiple continents, making it an incredibly unique opportunity in New Zealand. Within this team we are recruiting for an experienced Media Planning Manager. HOW WILL YOU MAKE IMPACT The Media Planning Manager will oversee and be responsible for media campaign planning for all Toys brands including X-Shot, Bunch O Balloons, and Mini Brands. The successful candidate will need to build a pathway for integrating best-in-class planning across the business, including the development and implementation of new processes and audience frameworks. The business is moving towards Future Demand planning so a passion for building brands whilst delivering success through the funnel is paramount. Essential to success will be the relationships built with the Media Buying Manager, Data and Analytics Manager, content leads and ZURU Toys brand teams to ensure all campaigns ladder up and deliver on business objectives. All resource sits in-house at ZURU which is a fantastic platform to drive innovative, agile and effective work based on consumer insights and trends. WHAT YOU'LL DO You Embed and evolve planning process on Toys business Manage media planning for all Toys campaigns for Tier 1 markets (e.g. US) Oversee media planning for all global Toys campaigns Ensure audience insight shared from platforms back into the business to inform NPD and audience planning Advocate and drive the usage of the Future Demand philosophy Challenge the current ways of working to drive new platform adoption in line with our target audiences There will be 1-2 direct reports, with the potential for this to increase in the future. Managing individual development, facilitating efficient delegation and creating a team ethic are therefore integral. Evolve the team structure and processes to ensure flawless delivery of campaigns Evolve the reporting structure and cadence delivered at a global level WHAT YOU'LL BRING You have solid 5+ years' experience in Digital Marketing or Media Planning and at least 1-2 years of leading a high performing team You are passionate, driven, and excited to make strong contributions to an ever evolving business Experience working with Facebook Business Manager, The Trade Desk, Google ad products and TikTok Ads Manager is optimal Openness to listen, learn and adapt to always do better! You are comfortable sharing your opinions in a productive manner Ability to multi-task, take initiative, prioritise, stay organised, and manage time effectively Willingness to take responsibility and accountable for the work of the team You will be excited to contribute to our fun and dynamic office culture (this role is based in Freemans Bay, Auckland) ABOUT ZURU ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction). Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world. At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day. At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won't find anywhere else. Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or WE OFFER Culture for Growth Health & Well Being Benefits (including an onsite 24/7 gym) Global Opportunities Surrounded by an A Player Team Competitive Remuneration Furry Office Friends Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and more ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow #J-18808-Ljbffr
