Media Planner- Tesco Retail Media

We are looking

for a talentedSenior Media Planning Leadto join the Strategic Planning Team at Tesco UK Retail Media to be part of the buoyant world of commerce and retail media. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering best in class strategic responses for some of biggest CPG clients at Tesco. Your relentless passion, curiosity and planning capabilities will help shape the future of media planning at Tesco Media, collaborating with CPGs marketing teams, agencies and Tesco Media client teams. You’ll be excited to collaborate with brands and the client teams on their biggest briefs building an insight led, full funnel marketing strategy with Tesco Media Insight, Clubcard audiences at the heart.

Key accountabilities

Deliver strategic planning expertise Be the champion of our 5-stage planning process across key strategic clients. Partnering with the client team, you’ll lead strategic brief responses which identify key insights, media and audience strategy, role for channels and measurement approach. Assist the Sales Team in developing full funnel media plans based on your strategy, providing guidance and recommendations on channel tactics. Utilise clear methodologies and frameworks for channel selection and budget allocation, sharing expertise with wider sales team. Assist sales team in the creation of post-campaign analysis & QBR’s. Help narrate the story of the campaign from strategic recommendation to final performance and future recommendations. Support the creation and delivery of media planning training workshops and modules for the wider Sales Team Collaborate with a breadth of internal stakeholders such as client sales teams, trade and commercial teams, product specialists, applied data scientist, insights teams etc. Support the sales team in transforming client relationships, from working with suppliers to more strategic partnerships. Support in the evolution of the Tesco UK retail planning process, through integration of your knowledge and prior experience.

You will have

5-10 years’ experience working within a media agency, media owner or client side in a media planning or strategist role. An understanding of Retail Media and eCommerce and commitment to evidence-based work. Excel in the art of crafting and telling a story, taking clients on a journey in your responses. The hunger to continue learning, integrating core marketing theory and principles to practical use and open to new models within planning. Comfortable working with ambiguity, combining art and science to tell persuasive stories about our client businesses. Ability to work within complex client organisations, maintaining trusted relationships with junior and more senior stakeholders. Self-awareness and confidence to present own work to often unfamiliar and senior audiences. An commercial mindset, with focus on driving growth through working more strategically. Knowledge and understanding of customer journeys across all media and touch points Knowledge of the total media environment with a focus on digital and preference for retail centric exposure Have a passion for and be committed to delivering work to a high standard. Comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic environment

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you. For an informal and confidential chat please contact to discuss how we can meet your needs. 

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.