Media & Planning Insights Executive

Full time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum + Company Bonus + 27 days holiday (+ birthday off)

Working: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (with some flexibility available)

Location: Leeds (Hybrid) 2 days office, 3 days working from home

At GIG Retail, we're passionate about putting customers at the heart of everything we do. We work with leading retailers to transform how they connect with suppliers and shoppers by bringing strategy, data, media and creativity together to drive exceptional results.

We’re on the hunt for a Media & Planning Insights Executive—someone with an analytical mind, a love of data, and a knack for turning numbers into narratives that drive action. You'll support the planning and reporting of high-impact retail media campaigns, bringing clarity to performance and helping stakeholders make smarter decisions.

Whether you're early in your career or bringing some experience with you, if you’re curious, organised, and passionate about data—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse campaign performance to extract insights and improve future planning
• Build accurate, engaging reports and dashboards using tools like Excel and PowerPoint
• Translate data into simple, impactful stories for clients and internal teams
• Collaborate with Client Services, Commercial, and Ops teams to support joined-up planning and reporting
• Stay informed on media trends and competitive activity in the retail media space

What You’ll Bring

Attitude & Approach (Essential)

• Logical thinker with strong attention to detail

• Curious and proactive problem-solver
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Able to translate data into clear, engaging stories and recommendations
• Commercially minded and aware of business context behind the data

Knowledge (Desirable, but not essential – we’ll train you up):

• Familiarity with retail, media or marketing industries
• Understanding of media metrics (e.g. CTR, reach) or sales data (e.g. EPOS, Kantar)
• Awareness of consumer trends and retail media measurement approaches

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with large datasets or reporting tools a plus
• Bonus points for experience with Power BI, Tableau or Pyramid Analytics

Education:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English (numeracy and written skills essential)
• A Levels or equivalent including at least one numerate subject

Why Join Us?

This is a brilliant opportunity to break into the fast-growing world of retail media, with full training and mentorship from experienced insight and planning professionals. You’ll gain real client exposure, sharpen your analytical toolkit, and help shape media strategies for leading FMCG brands.

What We offer:

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 4 "joker" half days and your birthday off
• Hybrid and flexible working policy
• Vibrant agency environment with regular social and wellbeing activities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Electric Car Scheme 
• Cycling to work scheme 
• Income protection, Death in Service and Pension Scheme.
• Employee Discounts

Ready to make data meaningful? Hit “Apply” we look forward to receiving your application!

About GIG

We are a tight-knit team of Retail Media Experts specialising in developing and managing top-performing retail media networks for some of the world's largest retailers.  With our expertise and proven track record, we know what it takes to drive success in retail media.

Our culture is one of inclusivity, creativity and positivity and we believe that happy employees lead to happy clients.  With a supportive team and a focus on work-life balance, we have a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment.  Our IMPACT values are an intrinsic part of who we are (Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at Heart, Accountability, Customer Centric and Teamwork).   Our "Culture Club" shines a light on 5 key areas that we believe make GIG Retail a standout place to work - charity, sustainability, mental health & wellness, EDI and social events. We are certified as a Great Place to Work.

We are expanding our team and have several exciting opportunities.  We are typically based 2 days a week in our Leeds head office, with 3 days either working from home or visiting our clients.

If you are looking for a great team and a great company to work for apply now.

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