- Develop and nurture ongoing relationships with key clients, especially at the senior level
- Evaluate media recommendations, presentations and clearly identify key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of client business from current perspective as well as historical
- Responsible for overseeing media financial management of all Client business
- Maintain positive relationships with media vendors, request continuous ideas to be shared with clients
- Lead vendor management strategies, negotiations and deal development on behalf of clients
- Keep informed regarding media trends, technologies and new media opportunities
- Educate clients and provide thought leadership on changing media, consumer and marketplace dynamics that impact strategic direction
- Participates in new business and in the overall management of departmental operations
- Interview and make hiring recommendations for team
- Monitor timesheet preparation and vacation scheduling for team
- Manage performance evaluations and facilitate cascading goals amongst the team
- Ensure continuous learning and development of team ie. Set training agendas
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- 7+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management
- Challenges traditional boundaries and demonstrates consistent creative approaches to business problems
- Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- A keen sense of curiosity
- Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Strong analytical abilities
- Strong command of media research and reporting resources
Additional informationSalaryTransparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.
AI UseWe use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.
