Associate Director

Description **ABOUT US_** At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry and want to continue and expand upon these successes. **THE ROLE_** The Associate Director at Talon OOH Canada leads a team in strategic media planning and buying, fostering an environment of expert consultation and flawless execution. They play a crucial role in business growth, embodying the company’s ethos, and cultivating client relationships. The Associate Director is proactive and client-oriented, possesses leadership and business development skills, manages multiple projects, is recognized as an industry expert, and fosters team collaboration. The Associate Director will work closely with the Managing Partner of Talon OOH Canada while overseeing a team of a Senior Planner and Planner. **A DAY IN THE LIFE_** As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client servicing and proactively contribute to growing business via our proprietary data & technology stack. You will build strong agency and client relationships to deliver a first-class service, presenting, educating, and understanding client needs. You will work closely with the Managing Partner and you Planning teams to build data-led proposals that meet client objectives and benefit their business. **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR_** - Agency and Out-of-Home experience - Programmatic and digital out-of-home experience - Experience working in high-pressure environments - Experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders - Experience in leading and managing teams - 7-10 years experience, with 5 years managing a team. - Bi-lingual in French and English is great, but not required - Experience working with production teams **OUR TEAM_** Our team works in a fast-paced ever ever-evolving area integral to the core functions of the business, with the scope to build strong relationships both internally and externally in a sociable environment. **WHY US_** "There is an incredible culture and a sense of community and understanding and getting to know our team. We do a lot of team activities and are encouraged to spend time with people from different departments. It's not just a place to work but a place to have fun and enjoy whilst getting the work done." **OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_** **WE ARE BOLD_** As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. - We embrace change - We challenge respectfully - We lead the way **WE ARE HUMAN_** We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. - We value collaboration and togetherness - We are empathetic - We embrace individuality **WE ARE SMART_** Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. - We grow and learn - We are trusted - We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.