Assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Wavemaker Full time

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. _

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