Assistant Buyer - Toronto, Canada - Wavemaker

Wavemaker

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About Wavemaker
We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent.

Fueled by the world's most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.

Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless.

We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster.

We know it's not easy, but if it's in you, we will get it out of you.

Our 7,600 people across 90 markets provoke growth for some of the world's leading brands and businesses.

Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:
- deep knowledge we have of our clients' business
- confidence to challenge what's gone before
- the support to go further than we thought possible

Role Context:

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for the overall support of the execution and management of their assigned client's broadcast requirements; negotiating, purchasing, and monitoring to ensure that final buys deliver on the approved plan objective and strategy.

Core Responsibilities:

Assist in upfront negotiations and execution of scatter/short and long term/opportunistic needs
Responsible for stewardship and daytoday maintenance of paid and match inventory
Prepare, check, verify and issue buying analyses, including ongoing maintenance
Generate and analyze campaign reports

- including pre and post documents

Collaborate with Client Service teams on specific clients
Continue to build on managing client relationships
Oversee the resolution of billing discrepancies
Assist Manager in all phases of account/client management
Develop a deeper understanding of client needs and strategy
Play a key role in the budget and client billing process to ensure accuracy
Compile and analyze marketing and media data to support implementation decisions
Search for unique sources of information to support nontraditional recommendations
Participate in client brainstorming sessions, as needed

Required Skills/ Experience:

University or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, or related field will be considered an asset
Buying experience on all levels (national, regional & local) will be considered an asset
Demonstrates understanding of media basics and concepts
Proficient with DDS, Infosys, and Microsoft Office Suite will be considered an asset

Qualities:

Digitally savvy: uses digital and social media, demonstrates passion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc.
Interest in video disciplines (traditional, online, digital, etc.)
Interest in emerging technologies and the burgeoning video ecosystem
GroupM and all of its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive and collaborative we are, the more great work we can create together. _