Associate Director, Investment

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Spark Foundry Full time
Job Description

Spark Foundry Canada is looking for an Associate Director, Investment to join the team.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Group Director in managing multi-disciplinary team across entire client investment portfolio, this includes all broadcast, digital, video, social, programmatic, search and commerce channels
  • Day to day management of Investment team and investment executional excellence
  • Evaluate media recommendations, presentations and clearly identify key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of client business from current perspective as well as historical
  • Maintain positive relationships with key media vendors, request continuous ideas to be shared with clients
  • Responsible for overseeing media financial management of all Client business
  • Lead vendor management strategies, negotiations and deal development on behalf of clients
  • Keep informed regarding media trends, technologies and new media opportunities
  • Educate clients and provide thought leadership on changing media, consumer and marketplace dynamics that impact strategic direction
  • Interview and make hiring recommendations for team
  • Manage performance evaluations and facilitate cascading goals amongst the team
  • Ensure continuous learning and development of team ie. Set training agendas
Qualifications
  • Minimum 7+ years media agency experience, primarily on investment side, either linear/broadcast or digital
  • University or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, Project Management or related field
  • Experience in both planning and buying a key asset
  • As the key #2 investment lead of a multi-disciplined activation team of experts, a demonstrable depth of understanding of all channels while supported by center of excellence teams within each discipline is required
  • A strong understanding of role each channel plays in media mix, how it is traded and how it is measured within a client campaign
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Incredible attention to detail and an analytical mindset
  • Strong ability to work closely with media partners
  • Strong client management, interaction and presentation skills required
  • Demonstrated team management and utilization skills
  • Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Information

Spark Foundry is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Spark Foundry however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



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