Assistant Negotiator, Media Activation (Orion)

IPG Mediabrands • New York, NY

256d • $50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that generates value for our business partners. As the industry has evolved over the past two decades, so have we — expanding our global reach and product offering to deliver value for the world's best brands, across nearly every category. The very best ideas are developed by people with diversity of background, thought and experience working together to develop customized solutions that best address our partners' needs. A five-time winner of “Most Inclusive Climate” at the IPG Inclusion Awards, we scale our recruiting efforts beyond the traditional advertising candidate pool to find people who possess the passion, innovative thinking and collaborative skills needed to achieve our business goals and assist in cultivating a culture in which we can all be proud. The Assistant Negotiator, Media Activation supports seasoned negotiator in day-to-day tasks in negotiating, activation and maintaining general market/direct response national video and radio budgets on behalf of our clients. In this role, the Assistant Negotiator, Media Activation interacts with Client Business Partners, Traffic and Finance and acts as an additional contact with outside media representatives. The position requires a strong aptitude for buying and the aptitude to multitask and build relationship internally and externally.

Requirements

• Computer proficiency; advanced knowledge of Excel a plus
• Proactive problem-solving ability
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to support multiple negotiators and juggle competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of marketing fundamentals
• Deadline-oriented with a sense of urgency
• Ability to collaborate well with staff, clients, and vendors at all levels
• Client-service oriented

Nice To Haves

• Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy/Planning teams
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledgeable in media math
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and integrity as well as positive interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain media partner relationships, negotiate pricing that reflects clients' objectives and efficiencies
• Manage stewardships of media buys
• Run research reports to analyzing data and track media results
• Ensure buying guidelines are met
• Reconcile discrepancies and monitor monthly deadlines
• Train, mentor and oversee the Assistant Negotiator
• Provide POV's on advertising/media trends and publish recaps
• Assist in managing added value execution, including solicitation from vendors, analysis of value

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plans
• Flex spending
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Employee discount program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid family benefits
• Discretionary time off days
• Company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days
• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services