O

Omnicom Group

Global marketing, media, and PR network

Planning Account Director

Account ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Professional or educational background in marketing and/or advertising would strengthen the application.
  • Executive-level experience in media, advertising, brand strategy, or marketing strategy or planning.
  • Experience developing positive ongoing business relationships with a focus on client service.
  • Experience managing a client portfolio or owning a large, complex account with multiple lines of business.
  • Experience delivering inspiring and persuasive presentations.
  • Ability to approach obstacles with creativity and resolve.
  • Ability to manage complexity across multiple groups, clients, and interagency partners.
  • Active involvement in developing the capabilities of direct reports and prioritizing and delegating work accordingly.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and insights from research and reporting resources effectively to media planning.
  • Curiosity, learning agility, and a passion for continuous development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Advanced understanding of media research tools such as Clear Decisions, Vividata, and Nielsen, and media software such as Prisma.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver strategic, integrated media communication recommendations for a diverse group of clients and lead and inspire a team of planning professionals.
  • Work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure media recommendations are grounded in insights and experience and result in effective media executions.
  • Lead 360-degree strategic thinking for the overall media product and encourage executions that deliver exceptional results.
  • Ensure key client objectives are met and actively participate in client business planning meetings.
  • Cultivate and strengthen client, agency, and media partner relationships at the senior level.
  • Develop direct client relationships and become a strategic partner with an in-depth understanding of each client's business.
  • Deliver presentations that bring creative ideas to life.
  • Pursue organic growth opportunities and participate in new-business presentations as required.
  • Maintain industry relationships, participate in committees and organizations, and stay informed about issues, developments, and new media opportunities.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, methods, systems, or services for clients and the agency.
  • Lead and mentor a team of media professionals; communicate agency goals, manage workloads, provide ongoing performance feedback, support professional development goals, and motivate the team to achieve strong results.
  • Produce and manage accurate billings and projections.
  • Act as a thought leader by proactively educating clients and identifying opportunities as appropriate.
  • Drive collaboration and communication across specialist business units and peer groups.
  • Lead by example and actively contribute to the organization's culture.
  • Deliver the work specified in the scope of work.
  • Ensure media plans meet client objectives, include supporting documentation, and adhere to agency values and philosophies.

About the Company

Omnicom Group

Global marketing, media, and PR network

Omnicom Group is a global marketing and corporate communications holding company that organizes a network of agencies to offer advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations. Its products and services are delivered through this portfolio of agency networks and specialty firms, generating revenue from project-based fees, commissions, and performance-based incentives. The company uses the Omni platform to base marketing and sales solutions on data, helping turn insights into creative campaigns and media plans. Unlike many competitors, Omnicom combines a wide international footprint with a diversified set of agencies and a centralized data-driven approach, and it expands through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to help clients grow brands and businesses by delivering coordinated, data-informed marketing and communications across markets worldwide.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1944

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Omnicom Group

See more jobs