Director, Business Solutions

Horizon Media•New York, NY

4d•$140,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations, operating at the intersection of people, data, and media. We provide strategic leadership to accelerate client growth through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and analytics across all channels. As a leader in innovative business solutions, we continuously seek the next innovation, advancement in analytics, media evolution, and breakthrough ideas, with the goal that tomorrow must outperform today. Horizon Next values diverse perspectives and strives for an environment where employees feel welcomed, safe, and empowered. We believe that authentic voices and unique perspectives create a more rewarding culture and experience. Our success is built on hiring talented people, challenging them, and providing opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Strong writer, presenter, and communicator.
Strong team leader with people management skills.
Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback.
Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally.
Problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions.
Nimble and flexible with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with marketing principles, problem-solving, data, and analytics.
Well-versed in communicating with and presenting to clients regularly.
Able to work well under pressure, driving success in deadline-driven environments.
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in media planning and strategy.
Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media.
Strong leadership skills and experience developing media professionals.
Ability to manage a team.
Experience in a client relationship management role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and to clients.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media research/reporting resources.

Responsibilities

Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow client brands and ensure strategic consistency across plan development and implementation, focusing on performance-based media and analytics.
Collaborate with the VP on strategic marketing approach, guiding the translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team, activation teams, and media partners.
Ensure the team follows internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timely workflow.
Oversee final reporting analysis of campaigns, ensuring data accuracy and presenting findings to clients.
Apply and leverage attribution model functionalities to build media recommendations and optimize future campaigns.
Oversee the development of strategic frameworks for quarterly plans and participate in team presentations.
Lead the team’s understanding of clients' businesses and uncover motivations/needs.
Seek innovative media solutions to deliver on client goals and evaluate client business health via analysis of relevant metrics (ROI, A/S).
With support from senior leadership, oversee the day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables.
Ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams for a fully integrated approach.
Advance client relationships by maintaining positive rapport and championing trust.
Communicate and build relationships with senior-level clients.
Tap into Horizon Next resources and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer holistic business solutions.
Ensure the team anticipates client requests and guide the team in troubleshooting and problem-solving with internal resources.
Act as the client’s “go-to,” serving as a trusted and consistent voice in meetings and providing POVs.
Manage client expectations around timelines and deliverables, adjusting and reprioritizing as needed.
Provide ongoing, real-time performance feedback to ensure continued team growth.
Guide the team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensuring challenging, level-appropriate projects and learning opportunities.
Ensure team members have the training and support needed to achieve development goals.
Conduct junior team members’ performance reviews and coach to maximize success.
Actively participate in conversations around staffing needs.
Promote the work of both junior and senior team members and set a positive team environment.
Participate in the interview process for junior team members.