Executive Director, Client Business Leadership
About The Position
PHD/Omnicom Media Group is seeking a Client Business Lead for the US & Canada. This role is responsible for the clients media planning and buying in three regions – US&C, LATAM and EMEA. The client agency leadership role is one of the most exciting and transformative within the industry. The individual who fills this role works as the guiding hand in crafting a vision for how all channels drive the business, leads the team to ensure the vision comes to life, delivers ongoing thought leadership and training, and continually supports an integrated agency model. The account is a true partnership with our clients. Together we push each other into exciting territories and orchestrate strategic approaches around culture, content, tech, and data relationships that fuel how the brands navigate the landscape today and tomorrow. Transparency and trust with our clients is paramount. Leading with empathy is a must. Taking time to ensure our talent is thriving is critical to maintaining our reputation. Our teams have a strong appetite for emerging media, pop-culture, education, and have a strong passion for all lines of the clients business. Our toolbox is ever expanding, and the right mix of people is key to keeping us (client & PHD) ahead of the curve, evolving the business through innovative solutions and driving results.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in media agency and brand-side leadership roles
- Management of global multi-brand/IAT businesses and growing successful teams for complex, fast-moving accounts.
- Experience consulting and guiding CMO and senior marketers towards new thinking
- Success in a leadership role, developing business transformation, and delivering results
- Strong strategic media planning and marketplace expertise, including large-scale investment strategies (Upfront, JBPs)
- Hands-on knowledge of annual planning and major media budgeting methodologies
- Working knowledge of media technology (ad serving, programmatic, data, cleanrooms, etc.)
- Ability to be flexible and respond quickly to requests
Nice To Haves
- Leading with empathy is a must.
- Taking time to ensure our talent is thriving is critical to maintaining our reputation.
- Our teams have a strong appetite for emerging media, pop-culture, education, and have a strong passion for all lines of the clients business.
Responsibilities
- Instill a culture of transformation: Proven track record of driving innovation and creativity through media strategies – drive cultural relevance, understand how to operate hyper locally, and ensure that operations are flawless
- Strong critical thinker with robust business acumen: Skilled in resolving complex issues involving people, processes, and systems using logic and common sense
- Solution-oriented: Proactively identifies root causes of problems, rather than merely addressing symptoms
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments: Quickly pivoting and guiding agency teams effectively
- Many spinning plates, no problem: Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests and campaigns simultaneously
- Develop a strong team: Demonstrate success in recruiting, leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
- Responsible for bringing together the US & Canada for a unified approach
- Be an active voice in our leadership community at PHD
- Grow the agency, yourself, and your team
- Collaborate with over 4,000 colleagues in 80+ offices worldwide
Benefits
- The chance to grow the agency, yourself, and your team
- Freedom to collaborate with over 4,000 colleagues in 80+ offices worldwide
- A place that cares about your personal passions as much as we do your work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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