Senior Strategist

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada OMD Canada Full time

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Strategist is responsible for providing strategic insight across all media into a client's business in order to develop the most creative and cost effective and efficient media communication plan. He/she is also responsible for building and maintaining the client relationship and internal relationships with account group and buyers.

CHARACTERISTICS YOU HOLD

Flexible, professional, great communicator, positive, passionate, possesses EI, creative thinker team player, challenger, proactive, patient, results oriented, confident, accurate, detailed, accountable, adaptive, curious, active listener, analytical.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

Train and mentor juniors and manage their day-to-day workload

Develop strategic media POV's and hone your writing skills

Develop creative media plans according to strategy, considering all potential media vehicles (Digital, Search, social, broadcast, print, OOO, etc.)

Present media plans to client

Ensure execution of plans

Assume ownership of plan revisions due to budget or strategic changes

Build solid relationship with buyers and account groups

Assist Strategy Supervisor on client deliverables

Liaise directly with clients

Negotiate media rates with suppliers

Use of OMD Design in strategy planning

Broaden knowledge and understanding of partner agency disciplines

Utilize all available (industry) media measurement tools

Sound understanding of Media Research Tools (Omni)

Participation in all relevant corporate training

DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING

Gain further insight into client's business (sales, economical, competitive)

Understanding of markets/media/buying conditions

Continual mentoring of juniors

Delegating skills

Solidify strategic skills

Solidify negotiating skills

Solidify business writing skills

Refine presentations skills

Attend industry media functions as an ambassador of OMD

Volunteer for agency/department projects that interests you.

OMD is a great place to work with friendly and dynamic team members who are committed to creating a fantastic culture. Of course, we continue to work from home and staying very well connected. Some perks we offer are:


• Virtual Monthly Town Hall Meetings


• Comprehensive in-house training program


• Full complement of health benefits (My )


• Flex Work Arrangement and Work Life Balance initiatives


• "Special Days" (extra time-off days around statutory long weekends)


• Rewards & Recognition program when you go above and beyond the call of duty

OMD is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We accommodate employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you are interested in joining our team in Toronto, please submit your resume and cover letter/email to

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