Senior Media Buyer

Fairfield, CT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

OOH Media Buyer

Position Description

ICON is looking for an OOH Media Buyer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and loves partnering with teams across a wide range of OOH campaigns. We are looking for someone who will demonstrate strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. Exceptional communication abilities and a proactive, professional demeanor are essential. This role offers the opportunity to engage in trade negotiations with OOH media partners, making strategic networking a critical component of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Manage client, media partner, and internal communications related to account status and negotiations.
  • Plan and execute RFPs; distribute to relevant OOH media partners
  • Negotiate and secure OOH inventory while meeting profit goals
  • Uphold accuracy in all documents and correspondence
  • Leverage data to support OOH recommendations and optimize buys
  • Maintain expertise in OOH formats and offerings across the U.S
  • Utilize inventory banks and collaborate on new trade opportunities
  • Meet all proposal and client request deadlines
  • Handle planning and buying across multiple clients simultaneously
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient workflow
  • Schedule and participate in client, agency and vendor meetings
  • Stay informed on industry trends and market conditions
  • May be trained to buy additional media formats as needed

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
  • Minimum 3 years of OOH media buying/planning preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience using SBMS, Google Maps, DoMedia & Geopath
  • Strong multitasking, teamwork, and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Additional Information

This position is based in ICON’s corporate office. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, providing opportunities for growth and professional development.

The strength of our business comes from our people, our financial resources and the great relationships we’ve built with clients and other business partners. ICON brings them together to solve problems and to create innovative business opportunities. We’ve developed trading strategies that maximize asset value and improve business outcomes.

Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as one of the 25 Best Places to Work in Connecticut and a Top Workplace in Fairfield County

Competitive Compensation: We offer a robust base salary paired with an attractive benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

Company Overview

Founded in 1986, ICON International provides clients with financial solutions built around the concept of corporate barter. We help businesses leverage their underperforming assets by trading those goods for high-value professional products/services. It's a complex and dynamic field, driven by strategy, integrity and creativity.

Apply now and become an integral part of a Company that’s reshaping the landscape of Corporate Finance and Barter.

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ICON International, Inc.

ICON International is the largest independent principal-based media buyer in the U.S., placing nearly $2 billion annually on behalf of its clients.Unlike traditional intermediaries, ICON invests more of its own capital than any other competitor. These direct investments unlock unmatched leverage and access in the media marketplace allowing for media-backed financial solutions that transform untapped or underutilized resources into marketing power and measurable growth.With the trust of industry leaders across sectors for more than 40 years, ICON is a preferred growth partner, problem-solver, and a catalyst for measurable, lasting business impact.

Founded in 1986
Stamford, Connecticut, USA