Manager

New York City, NY (On-site)

$75K/yr – $120K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own client relationships, lead a small team, and drive media strategy with a focus on video upfront planning and cross-channel execution.

  • Own accounts and build strong client relationships while mentoring at least two teammates
  • Lead meetings and build cross-agency rapport to align strategy and execution
  • Develop and present media POVs, negotiate Upfront video deals, and manage upfront costs

Job Description

Own client relationships end to end, manage a small team, and drive media strategy and upfront planning with a focus on video and cross-channel integration.

  • Ownership of accounts and build strong working relationships with our clients
  • Manage and mentor at least two team members
  • Arrange and run client and team meetings while helping to build cross-agency rapport
  • Negotiate total video purchases, inclusive of digital OLV
  • Oversee the development and presentation of media POVs for client
  • Present corporate ownership issues to clients
  • Develop marketplace analyses
  • Troubleshoot billing and allocation problems
  • Assist in research projects pertinent to their specific client
  • Assist in preparation and presentation of strategy and upfront to client
  • Management of daily/monthly/quarterly stewardship of buys
  • Aid video portal in Upfront negotiations
  • Assist in the development of Upfront Planning Costs and Bogey’s
  • 3+ years in the media business, video experience preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiating abilities
  • Technical proficiency, particularly with the following tools is preferred: Mediaocean, MBox
  • Nielsen Net Rating, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester
  • Third-party ad measurement and traffic tools (e.g. Integral Ad Science)
  • Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Able to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment
  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parental and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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Spark Foundry

3.9 Glassdoor

As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
759 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
40

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