Media Experts - Toronto, Canada - IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

General information

Agency:
Media Experts

Job Function:
Planning

Location:
Toronto, Canada

Job Ref#:14247

Description & Requirements

Position Summary

The role of a Media Planning Manager is to supervise and manage our integrated media planning product and assume an active role on the business.

The Media Planning Manager will assist with the development of media strategies and operating procedures and will also be responsible for leading, mentoring, coaching and developing employees.

This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for leading the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and that go beyond the brief.
Maintain stewardship and accountability of the media plan, regularly evaluating and monitoring execution.
Liaise and foster knowledgesharing with other disciplines internally, partner agencies and other departments to ensure that media and client knowledge is current.
Ensure that all media plans adhere to the agency's values, philosophies and processes.
Lead the preparation and presentation of evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients.
Awareness of client KPIs and objectives, ensuring that tracking is in place for checkins as required.
Manage and lead a team of employees.
Effectively communicate agency goals, manage workloads, provide ongoing performance feedback and support professional development.
Interview and participate in hiring decision of employees if/when required.
Accurately and effectively manage client's daytoday planning requirements, with a strong understanding of client's business objectives and KPIs.
Inform leadership of potential challenges and opportunities as it relates to client and/or people management.
Influence decision making by encouraging appropriate strategies and benefits of offerings to clients.
Participate in additional agency/team projects and new business presentations as required.
Oversee financial media control, including purchase authorizations, billing and budget control reports and ensure that discrepancies are resolved in a timely fashion.

Desired Skills & Experience

Post-Secondary education or equivalent professional experience
University graduate and/or advertising/marketing College degree preferred.
Minimum of six (6) years' experience in integrated media planning.
History of developing positive ongoing business relationships with a focus on client service.
Ability to develop and foster strong relationships and partnerships, both internally and externally.
Previous experience managing and developing employees.
Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, selfdevelopment, etc.
Proficient with media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma).
Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development. Strong presentation skills.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Independent thinker with highly developed organizational skills and a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to travel as required.

Employment TransparencyAbout Us
La meilleure façon d'attirer l'attention de quelqu'un est de sortir des sentiers battus. Dans cet esprit, Media Experts fait tourner les têtes de l'industrie depuis 40 ans en faisant une grande impression.

Une agence médiatique canadienne axée sur les données et animée par l'esprit de découverte; nous construisons des marques emblématiques sur le marché canadien.

Notre approche unique tourne autour de la conception de stratégies médiatiques efficaces et assidues qui stimulent l'engagement de la marque et fournissent des résultats commerciaux exceptionnels.

The best way to get someone's attention is to break a pattern. With that in mind, Media Experts has been turning industry heads for 40 years by Making a Big Impression. A data-driven Canadian media agency powered by the spirit of discovery; we build iconic brands within the Canadian market. Our unique approach revolves around designing effective, hard-working media strategies that drive brand engagement and deliver outstanding business results.