Planning Executive Sandwich Placement

Mindshare

Feb 15

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Sales & Business Development
Marketing
London

Requirements

Enthusiastic and positive with a genuine interest in a career in marketing and advertising
Enthusiastic, reliable and excellent team player
Inquisitive and curious with a drive to really get under the skin of our client’s marketing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisation skills incl. time and project management
High level of comfort using data – both small and large datasets
The ability to analyse data to discover insights
Comfortable working in teams and will be able to proactively engage and collaborate with peers
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Responsibilities

You will be working across Marks & Spencer a key account at Mindshare.
Across Connections Planning you will work with the other Planners as the gate keeper of the brief and assist the team on coordinating input from the wider Mindshare team (Strategy, Buying channel teams, Live Planning, Data & Insights, and many more).
On Food you will work on helping to boost seasonal food moments across the year (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Xmas etc.), ensuring M&S is considered as the go-to for quality food.
As a Planner, you are central to the success of M&S Foods, you’ll be helping to shape their media approach through your strategic thinking and campaign planning, to tackle different challenges in a fast paced industry.
This varies from delivering the biggest advertising moment of the year, Christmas, to creating campaigns that show off the journey of food from farms to the foodhall, to ensuring we attract customers into the Sparks app.
Underpinning these campaigns, M&S are entering an exciting new phase of transformation, as they aim to increase the level of personalisation that is deployed across their marketing, meaning we have a lot of opportunity to refresh the way we approach our audiences.
From a Clothing & Home perspective you will be helping to shape the reputation of the brand with a focus on driving Clothing & Home style perceptions.
In this role you will be central in supprting the crafting of responses across the Clothing and Home BUs (Business Units) – specifically Womenswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Beauty, Loungewear/Lingerie and Home.
The Connections Planning team plays a crucial role in designing the audiences, connections, content and measurement that deliver the most innovative and effective solutions to clients.
To do this requires a team of people with a high degree of knowledge of the UK media market and a deep understanding of the role of technology in driving opportunities to target audiences, its impact on the connections and content that will engage people, and how media can be measured and optimised.
Members of the team understand consumer trends and are able to translate insights and strategic direction into actionable media solutions.
They interact with a wide range of other teams including Intelligence and Strategic Planning, the specialist channel teams that execute the media, and the Live Planning team that optimises across all media channels.
Working closely with and supporting Connections Planners along with Strategic planning and Client Leadership makes up a large proportion of an Account Executives’ time and means you will have the opportunity to learn how Mindshare approaches the definition and design of the audiences, connections, content, and measurement that comprise our media solutions.
The bulk of your time will be spent supporting the team in planning exciting, award-winning campaigns as well as working with channel specialists to make those plans a reality.

FAQs

What is the role of the Planning Executive Sandwich Placement?

The Planning Executive Sandwich Placement is an Intern Account Executive position within the Connections Planning team at Mindshare, working primarily with Marks & Spencer across their Food and Clothing & Home divisions.

Is prior media or marketing experience required for this role?

No, prior media or marketing experience is not a prerequisite. The role combines practical experience with a structured training program to provide a comprehensive understanding of the media agency business.

What kind of support will I receive in this role?

You will work closely with Connections Planners, Strategic Planning, and Client Leadership, allowing you to learn how Mindshare approaches audience definition, connections, content, and measurement in their media solutions.

What skills are essential for this position?

Key skills include enthusiasm for marketing and advertising, excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational abilities, comfort with data analysis, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Will I have opportunities for training and development?

Yes, the company offers ongoing internal and external training opportunities.

What health benefits are provided?

Private healthcare is included as part of the benefits package.

How many annual leave days do I receive?

You will receive 25 days of annual leave along with a day off for your birthday.

Is there an opportunity for career progression?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for career and personal progression within the company.

What industries does Mindshare work with?

Mindshare works with several well-known brands including Unilever, Ford, KFC, Marks & Spencer, Volvo, and TK Maxx across various industries.

What is Mindshare's approach to diversity and inclusion?

Mindshare is committed to becoming the most inclusive workplace in the country, with several Employee Resource Groups and initiatives to support diversity and create a welcoming environment for all employees.

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Mission & Purpose

Mindshare is a media services company that accelerates Good Growth for its clients in the age of transformation. Good Growth is business growth that is enduring and sustainable whilst also helping to shape society and the world for the better. We accelerate Good Growth for our clients by using Precisely Human Intelligence that combines data science and behavioural science to understand consumers and their motivations better and we act on that intelligence through the intentional use of media, connecting brands with consumers around their shared values. We were the first purpose built company created by WPP and today our 10,000 people operate in 116 offices in 86 countries, helping to drive Good Growth for our clients, our people, the industry and the world.