Director, Out of Home

Omnicom Media US•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnicom Media (OM), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OM connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OM agencies around the globe. Position Summary The Out of Home Director must have the ability and gravitas to communicate the company’s mission and vision for the future with their team. They must be calm under pressure and able to resolve client, vendor, and staffing issues as and when they arise. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of account handling, the overall sector, and be a confident communicator both internally and externally. In addition, the candidate must have a strong financial and commercial acumen as the position will take joint responsibility, with the Managing Director, to deliver and surpass billing and revenue targets, along with an eye for detail needed for all financial reporting.

Requirements

OOH experience across all environments, having a strong knowledge of the broader picture: industry, client categories, markets, and key clients
Proven ability to maintain and grow staff, agency, and client relationships through the delivery of exceptional customer service
Previous experience presenting to top-level clients and individuals
Possess sound financial management skills, i.e., knowledge/comprehension of financial and business aspects of both internal and client companies

Nice To Haves

10+ years’ experience within either an OOH or full-service media agency
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience
Ability to manage, develop, and motivate employees and clients at all levels
Possess commercial awareness and demonstrate business acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
Strong strategic, organizational, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Proactively lead the overall communication, planning, and implementation processes to provide insightful communication plans for multiple clients, and guarantee the continuity in quality, style and delivery across all accounts
Deliver monthly updates to the Managing Director on each client and how they are tracking against goals
Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective client service, proactive problem solving, and the successful execution of all facets of account management with clients, agencies, and media owners, while ensuring all staff does the same
Retain and grow existing client budgets and develop new business from existing accounts
Ensure that market updates and insights are regularly presented to clients and agencies
Work with the Managing Director to develop and adapt services to meet and exceed client and agency needs, looking for ways to proactively grow the business
Identify potential client issues and work with teams to develop solutions
Demonstrate the ability to write convincing proposals and create detailed analysis; educate other staff in this art
Exhibit confidence and leadership in presenting to clients, agencies, and peers
Keep self and company at large up to speed on all developments within the OOH market
Assist Managing Director in preparing budget projections each month, in developing staffing plans and org charts for new business wins, and in identifying and developing potential partnerships and new revenue streams
Help develop and maintain a positive culture within the organization and develop staff to their highest potential
Exhibit thought leadership to streamline current processes and increase efficiencies
Consult and work with Outdoor Media Group’s partners on developing new features to their programs that will help alleviate administrative workload
Work with leadership team to identify and help lead and execute agency projects