Associate Director, Business Solutions (Temp) at Horizon Media | New York, USA | $2K/wk – $3K/wk

Horizon Media

Associate Director, Business Solutions (Temp)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$2K/wk – $3K/wkManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Horizon Next’s Business Solutions Team to translate client goals into integrated media strategies and ensure data-driven, high-quality deliverables.

Oversee day-to-day operations of the team to deliver client-ready work.
Must-have: Minimum 5-7 years in media planning and strategy.
Standout: Leadership of a cross-functional, client-facing practice with analytics-driven reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our client’s brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation
Collaborate with the Director and VP on strategic marketing approach, guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team, activation teams, and media partners
Ensure team is following internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timely workflow
Oversee final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams, ensuring data is accurate, presenting findings to client
Apply and leverage attribution models functionalities and benefits to build media recommendations and optimize future campaigns
Build strategic framework for quarterly plans and lead presentations
Help lead the team’s understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs
Ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams, to ensure a fully integrated approach
Maintain positive rapport and champions trust with the client
Tap into Horizon Next resources/tools and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions
Anticipate client requests, guide team in troubleshoot ing and problem solv ing with internal resources to proactively provide solutions
Act as client’s “go-to”, having a voice in meetings and providing POVs
With leadership and support from senior leaders, manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables
Provide ongoing , real-time, performance feedback to ensure continued team growth
Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensure team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills
Conduct junior team members’ performance reviews, coaching to maximize success
Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment
Participate in the interview process for junior team members

Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in media planning and strategy
Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media
Strong leadership skills and experience developing media professionals; ability to manage a team
Experience in a client relationship management role
Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and to clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media research/reporting resources
This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations

Benefits

Preferred

Horizon Media

Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.

Founded in 1989

New York, New York, US

3.1K employees (689 in marketing)

www.horizonmedia.com