Responsibilities

• Plan and buy relevant media and present media proposals, including timings and cost breakdown. Use analysis to drive decisions in a way that yields sustained, measurable results.
• Maintain strong relationships with assigned clients. Proactively communicate to provide project updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns. Understand their goals, objectives, and challenges, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of client projects. Collaborate with internal teams to develop project timelines, deliverables, and ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints. Provide clients with accurate budget updates.
• Identify opportunities for upselling additional services or expanding existing projects to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain a deep understanding of your clients’ industry/segment, audience profiles, and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with creative, media, and technology teams to ensure all aspects of client projects are executed effectively and seamlessly.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members. Lead by example, sharing industry knowledge and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a similar media buying / planning role.
• Strong digital media experience particularly display, content marketing and social media.
• Proven ability to create outstanding media strategies.
• The skills to handle multiple accounts and projects, ensuring client retention.
• Experience of liaising with and presenting recommendations to clients; excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to recognize good media opportunities and the ability to develop new ideas/concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite, specifically Excel.

Preferred

• An interest and passion in analyzing your campaigns and pushing for the best outcome.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and good interpersonal skills: Persuasive and diplomatic.
• Demonstrable ability to make sensible, intelligent decisions in difficult and deadline driven situations.
• A passionate approach to tasks with a can-do attitude – committed to upholding professional standards while being flexible and self-motivated.

Benefits

• Supportive, friendly colleagues who work together to achieve shared goals
• Competitive salary and a discretionary bonus
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life cover, and paid parental leave
• 401k match
• 16 days of paid time off, separate from holidays and sick time
• Career growth opportunities: We’re committed to your success and offer recognition, rewards, and the training and support needed for advancement
• A dynamic and innovative work environment within a contemporary, team-focused, and forward-thinking company