Client Business Partner (Media Director) at GSD&M | Austin, TX

Client Business Partner (Media Director)

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Drive cross-functional media strategy and leadership for a top agency account, owning plans, budgets, and performance insight.

Own strategic media plans, recommendations, and performance reports for a top account.
Must-have: 7+ years agency-side experience with cross-functional teams.
Standout: leadership of multi-discipline teams and budget oversight.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision, media planning, and performance delivery across one of our largest accounts.
Steward a multi-discipline team spanning brand, creative, media, performance and analytics.
Lead with audience-first thinking, bolstered by a digital mindset that’s balanced by the ability to lead a cross-functional team.
Responsible for the strategic development of media plan recommendations via research, historical client-based campaigns, and collaboration across internal, client and partner agency teams.
Responsible for the operations of the account, including financial oversight.
Lead team in developing media plans, final recommendations, and campaign performance reports.
Provide strategic direction to media supervisors, planners and assistant media planners while maintaining some day-to-day planning responsibilities.
Serve as a mentor and provide conduits for professional growth among the team.
Ultimately responsibility for the work generated by the team.
Ability to train, motivate and foster a strong, cohesive working team.

Requirements

Possess excellent writing and editing skills; possess articulate and confident presentation skills
Well-versed in the art of storytelling when presenting
Curious by nature. Active in digital ecosystems, technologies and communities that are changing our business and eager to find ways to make them work for our brands
Thrive on mentoring others and desire to share knowledge
Resourceful, positive, do-what-it-takes attitude with attention to detail and accuracy
Handles stressful situations with maturity; confident in team and client interactions
Utilizes collaboration as a tool to a holistic end solution
Ability to multi-task and remain calm under high pressure
Strong business acumen, connecting marketing investment to outcomes
Collaborative spirit that unites diverse teams behind a common strategy and shared accountability

Benefits

At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower. An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better.
We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while.
GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to keisha.townsend@gsdm.com for support.

GSD&M

GSD&M is a creatively driven, full-service agency born and raised in Austin, TX. Our strategy? We’re in the business of growing our clients’ businesses and have helped grow some of the world's most successful brands. We’re a full-service advertising agency, but our work goes beyond just making ads. We are a company that uses the power of purpose to drive success with our clients. We partner with our clients to discover, define and articulate their core purpose beyond making money and translate that vision into the marketplace. The return for us? Our work makes a difference for our people, our clients and our communities.

Founded in 1971

Austin, Texas, USA

552 employees (229 in marketing)

www.gsdm.com