Supervisor, Media Investment & Activation
Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles, and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture; DEI is our DNA. We strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.
We are looking for an ambitious, client obsessed, growth oriented and passionate individual to help us expand our footprint in Western Canada.
What You’ll Do
70% - Buy Development/Negotiation and Account Management
Responsible for ensuring an accurate, high-quality buying product from packaging, negotiation, and maintenance through to reporting
Oversee the timely construction and delivery of client facing media activation documents such as pre and post-buy analyses
React quickly to campaign results/revisions and oversee the implementation of optimizations when required
Steward buys across multiple accounts, managing to individual client KPIs
Maintain knowledge and understanding of the marketplace landscape, industry trends and new technologies that effect the buying discipline
20% - Mentoring/Training
Train, direct and mentor Investment & Activation staff on an ongoing basis
Guide team in setting goals and project tasks & timelines, ensuring team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills, contributing to overall team success
10% - Relationship Management
Uphold exceptional business relationships with internal teams, vendor partners and clients throughout the entire process
Who You Are
Interested in the Canadian media landscape with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
A left and right brain thinker – a data powered mindset
Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers
A strong writer, presenter, and communicator
A problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
Results oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
An independent worker with strong time management and organizational skills
Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment
A strong team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
Eager to manage and grow team members
Preferred Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in media investment & activation
Leadership and supervisory experience
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task & prioritize workload
Capable of handling multiple projects to meet tight deadlines under pressure
Strong negotiation skills & media industry relationships
Articulate with clear communication skills written, verbal, and presentation
Ability to collaborate and work successfully with various Agency teams
A broad based understanding of the Canadian marketplace as well as industry tools for media buying and financial operations
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
There are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations
Physical Activity and Work Environment
There are no requirements for physical activity and work environment
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Disclosures:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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Salary Range
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00