Are you an experienced Strategic Planner looking to join a vibrant agency working with B2C and B2B clients across a variety of exciting sectors? We could have the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for a Strategic Planner to join our team in Newcastle. You’ll have a knack for joining the dots between insight, strategy, and creative, and be obsessed with understanding audiences, categories, and brands. THE ROLE You'll be responsible for: # Gathering insight from quantitative and qualitative sources, such as analysing search data, designing questionnaires, and conducting research interviews. # Uncovering impactful insights that are directional for strategy and creative. # Shaping insights into strategies that deliver on the client objectives. # Understanding, challenging, and probing client briefs. # Taking a channel neutral outlook, albeit with an understanding of how different channels perform/deliver against objectives. # Helping brief wider tactical teams to deliver on the agreed strategy and build a narrative across channels on activity. # Identifying opportunities for growth on retained client accounts. # Recommending and collaborating with wider teams on measuring results and setting Key Performance Indicators. # Sharing and educating the team about marketing trends. # Understanding consumer psychology and what makes people behave in certain ways. When you join our crew you get a platform to shine ⭐ ... the opportunity to work with a range of interesting clients and a passionate and talented team, as well as a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy more (plus public holidays and your birthday off), social activities and office events including our famous monthly breakfast buffets, a range of wellbeing options, a personal development plan, and more! THE PERSON Ideally you'll have: # 3 years’ experience in a marketing role that covers strategic planning for a range of different channels (rather than a specialist in one specific area) # Proven ability to produce clear, informative, and inspiring proposals and documents in both Word and PowerPoint format # Proven ability to present ideas confidently and gain buy-in from clients # A passion for understanding people and why they behave the way they do # A proven ability to effectively analyse numerical data and creative work # A flexible approach; able to bend and mold your working style to best meet the needs of a client brief # A love of learning; naturally inquisitive and a positive role model for more junior team members # Excellent time management and organisational skills # Strong attention to detail And fantastic if you also have; # A keen interest in digital channels # Experience using social listening, search, and audience panel tools (though training will be provided) # A strong desire to learn by continually training and pursuing personal development opportunities # A great attitude and willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team spirit # A passion to train and share skills with other team members and departments