Group Account Director, Investment

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V Full time
Company description

Spark Foundry is the agency that is shaped by ideas. We believe everyone's ideas are powerful – big or small. Our knack for exploring them makes us better.

We strongly believe in collaboration, where a thriving working relationship leads to everyone's best work. Luckily, this conviction attracts likeminded clients and talent to create a positive and magnetic team.

We're constantly adapting to each of our clients' businesses' needs to avoid stagnation. This ensures that our clients get the best service to tackle their future-facing challenges and that our team stays on their toes.

Above all, we love to go above and beyond what's expected of us. We've done this through media innovation that is recognized by both the industry and by our clients who reap the benefits.

The near future is very bright for Spark Foundry, whether that's a result of Publicis Groupe's investment in groundbreaking global & local tools and data solutions or because of the contagious momentum amplified by new team members and new clients.

Overview

Spark is looking for Group Account Director, Investment with strong digital platforms and ecosystems understanding.

Responsibilities
  • Digital, broadcast, video, social, programmatic, search and commerce channels.
  • Manage multi-disciplinary team ensuring all team members are delegated work appropriate for their level and experience and that the team remains challenged and engaged.
  • Responsible for meeting client and agency KPI's and development of business plans and investment strategies.
  • Work closely with agency investment leads to ensure alignment with both agency and client priorities and investment direction.
  • Lead overall investment management strategies, negotiations and deal development on behalf of client.
  • Keep informed regarding media trends, technologies and new media opportunities.
  • Key lead on client integrations and special investment projects.
  • This will be a senior client facing role on a regular basis.
  • Establish and grow a strong relationship with multiple senior client stakeholders through a demonstration of industry knowledge and of the application to business challenges and investment strategies to drive client business growth.
  • Educate clients and provide thought leadership on changing media, consumer and marketplace dynamics that impact strategic direction.
  • Work with analytic partners to gauge media performance and KPI's to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met.
  • Acts as a positive role model through example, mentor and maximize team potential.
  • Work closely with their direct report to optimize any revenue opportunities within the agency at large.
  • Work closely with their direct report with relationship and stewardship of agency agreements.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 10+ years media agency experience preferred.
  • University or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business.
  • Experience in both planning and buying is a key asset as this role will live between planning and buying; very strong internal relationship skills are required.
  • As the 'quarterback' 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 the role each channel plays in media mix, how it is traded and how it is measured within a client campaign.
  • Have, cultivate and maintain relationships with key investment partners across all channels, broadcast, digital, video.
  • Excellent client management, interaction and presentation skills required.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage priorities.
  • Demonstrated team leadership credentials.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional information

Spark 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; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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