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Company description

Publicis Media is one of Canada’s fastest growing Media Agency networks. The secret sauce? A pool of talented individuals who learn from each other (while tapping into global centres of excellence) and transparency at the core of everything we do, from data reporting to billing all the way to agency leadership. The result is a blend of meaningful work for some of Canadas’ favorite brands and endless opportunities to grow for our team members.

Publicis Media has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Overview

This role is full time fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave and will be of 18 Months duration

Responsibilities

• Solid understanding of the media landscape with experience in Digital, Radio, Television and Out-of-Home

• Support various Publicis agency brands by developing media sales opportunities across all platforms

• Collaborate with agency planning teams to drive media activations and demonstrate the value of Apex

• Able to make an impact on integrated marketing strategies for assigned accounts.

• Take to market Apex vendor programs to support client brand/campaign goals and drive success for the business

• Present innovative media opportunities and deliver professional and comprehensive Apex media presentations

• Uphold, deliver and support the Apex value proposition across all assigned agency brands

• Help nurture, develop and grow the Apex accounts within assigned accounts, supporting brand agencies as needed with tools, materials, presentations and unique media opportunities.

• Facilitate frequent updates with Apex buying teams, ensuring delivery of campaign performance and delivery of KPI’s

• Responsible for day –to-day client engagement and account management across three agencies

• Partner with internal teams to develop and implement full cycle media plans and support client presentations as needed.

• Develop and maintain client and agency partner relationships

• Ensure financial reporting and forecasts are issued accurately and on time.

• Monitor pacing of brand team spends to ensure quarterly targets are met.

• Oversee and manage special projects to ensure proper execution from internal teams and on time completion

• Gather, refine and analyze research & insights to create informed POV’s and recommendations

Major Contacts

• Internal Buying teams, Strategy Manager/Planner, Finance

• External Client (pre & post buy presentations), Media Sales reps

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Media, Bachelor’s degree a plus/preferred

• Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience and 3 years in a similar role

• Media systems’ proficiency

• Strong knowledge of media strategy, planning and buying

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong analytical & math proficiency skills

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure

• Strong sales acumen

• Strong analytical ability

• Problem solver

• Good under pressure

• Team player

• Excellent organizational skills

• Amicable/gets along with people – builds strong relationships with media contacts

Additional information

Publicis Media 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 Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted