Supervisor,National Video Activation at New York

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POSITION & ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Supervisor, National Video Activation is a base-level management position. This position is responsible for managing all national broadcast buying activity for assigned accounts. It is the Supervisor, National Video Activation who negotiates buys, checks preliminary and final post buy delivery and tracking performance to ensure buys meet client expectations. The Supervisor, National Video Activation may be responsible for managing a buying team developing their skills, evaluating their performance and managing their growth. In addition to their core account assignments, the Supervisor, National Video Activation is expected to take part in larger areas of agency development aiding with new business pitches, committees and task forces. This role is a step toward greater leadership within the media group and the agency overall.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Media Buying and Execution:

Negotiate network buys on an upfront and scatter basis

Build and maintain relationships with key vendors

Work with planners and vendors to develop and implement added value and integrations

Oversee day-to-day responsibilities and training of Assistants and Buyers

Client & Internal Relationships:

Maintain client relationships and work directly with clients on buying strategies

Understand the clients needs

Manages expectations of clients and deliverables

Grows business opportunities within current clients, where appropriate

Have a thorough understanding of all elements of the brand and specifically its strategic target and prime prospects

Represent the clients point of view and interests in managing the day-to-day account activities

Work with planners to ensure the buys are delivering on the planned goals

Looks to identify opportunities to offer agency service line offerings to existing clients

Leads face to face client and vendor meetings

Participates and presents in New Business efforts and presentations, where appropriate

Establishes strong internal relationships with other service line personnel

Strategic Thinking & Leadership

Provide guidance to team members and nurture/promote team environment

Ensure key information is being provided to the team regarding client issues, internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.

Is approachable and solution-oriented when presented with problems/issues by staff and team

Properly delegates tasks to ensure appropriate utilization

Accurately represent the clients point of view when reviewing work, leverage this perspective when providing feedback to team and presenting to client

May be responsible for constructing and delivering accurate, honest and timely performance management documents

Is mindful of the clients point of view when reviewing work, leverage this perspective when providing feedback to team and presenting to client

Breaks down problems and issues into critical parts which can be resolved

Oversees management of specific projects as assigned

Oversee team activities, maintain overall quality control

Is an engaged member of the media industry, and proactively solicits and contributes innovative ideas

Communication Skills:

Express oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications

Write in a clear, compelling and concise manner

Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially

Develop media presentation materials that are clear, compelling and persuasive

Adapt communication style to relevant audience

Establish and maintain communications process within Media group and internal teams

Constructively edit and review the writing of media documents (timelines, media focus, RFPs, plans, client memos, and correspondence)

Maintain frequent/as needed communication with the client and disseminate pertinent client information to the media team

Move audience to desired action through clear and persuasive delivery of information

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Bachelors Degree

3-6 years of media buying experience, including at least 2 years at the Buyer level

Strong analytical skills

Media vendor negotiation experience

Working knowledge of DDS

Knowledge of media research terminology

Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Proven leadership skills and management experience

Country: USA, State: New York, City: New York, Company: MarketPro, Inc..