Responsibilities

• Lead the media planning process and a team of planners at various levels
• Lead presentation/discussion with the client around strategic ideas, sharing recommended direction and rationale as to why this is the right approach; evaluating what has worked, not worked and applying learning to future campaign development
• Translate into actionable deliverables to impact annual planning cycles via audience insights, consumer journeys, and communications frameworks
• Manage and work alongside VP/Directors on Planning and Investment to co-manage and mentor a team with varying levels of experience
• Partner with EVP to define and implement a plan to evolve strategy practice to keep pace with industry changes
• Engage directly with clients, articulating strategies with data and clear metrics
• Build and nurture client relationships to elevate the partnership
• Assist in setting organic growth goals and drive adherence to growth roadmaps and business plans
• Actively engage in new business opportunities, volunteering for pitch teams and identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities to clients
• Model outstanding client service, convey passion for clients' businesses, and serve as a point of escalation for client concerns

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience with previous experience leading a large account and team
• Superior client service experience with proven ability to provide strategic media plans, innovate, and drive modern marketing solutions
• Experience across all media types (national, local, digital, direct, programmatic, shopper, etc.)
• Ability to anticipate and quickly assess continually changing client needs and adapt resources and strategies accordingly
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to translate data into viable business solutions to enhance strategies and meet deliverables
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to lead team to deliver high-quality results
• None

Benefits

• benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.