Group Supervisor, Media DTP & DTC

Omnicom Media Group US•New York, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), 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, OMG 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 OMG agencies around the globe. SSCG Media Group (SSCGMedia.com) is the one of the largest full-service, 100% pharma-focused strategic media planning and buying group in the world and is a proud member of Omnicom Media. We’re a collaborative, fast-growing team that believes success comes from curiosity, creativity and continuous learning. See how Substance, Style, Conviction and Grace (SSCG) are held as core values and recognized in you. We offer rich opportunities for our talent to learn and grow, be challenged, and find their passion in their work. If you have Substance, Style, Conviction and Grace (along with all the skills below), we want to hear from you! Your role as a VP Group Supervisor: As a VP, Group Supervisor, you should command a leadership position across multiple business portfolios while mentoring and growing junior team members. Your job will require you to be accountable for media service that exceeds the expectations of multiple brands through the ongoing, flawless execution and delivery of brand deliverables and strategic services across HCP and DTP.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with omnichannel journey work a plus

Responsibilities

Seen as a leader to clients, to the team, and to all industry partners
Strong ability to convey complex ideas/solutions to clients in a simplistic manner
Is always looking for ways to better serve the client, to grow their business, and grow internal offerings
Is seen as an indispensable asset to the client and to the agency/team, a trusted leader
Is not afraid of having the ‘tough’ conversations, but instead handles them with grace and dignity
Mentor junior staff with same skills needed to have courageous conversations
Promotes an environment where honest, open conversations are the norm, and not one where people discuss other people’s issues without their knowledge
Grows direct mid-level client relationships, as well as senior-level relationships
Maintains current relationships and leverages those for new opportunities
Is a smart, strategic negotiator
Commands the room in all settings and exudes confidence
Attends and adds value to new client on-boarding
Leads Brand Planning Process and attends brainstorming sessions
Is an expert in all aspects of our clients’ business, being able to speak to the category, across channels, and target audiences
Takes a proactive role in understanding and disseminating research data to align, strengthen and support optimal media plans
Reviews and approves all media briefs and ensures strategies are on target
Proactively adjusts in-progress media programs to ensure strongest plan possible
Works directly with the analytics and operations teams to assess program performance and to identify new and/or optimization opportunities, as well as helps to develop ways to communicate key insights to fit the needs of the client
Oversees the development of strategic documents (including brand plans) and POVs to ensure accuracy and to continue keeping ahead of industry trends
Maintains a constant pulse on new and emerging trends in order to be viewed as a saavy strategic partner
Is saavy in SEM, programmatic and social media trends, benefits and challenges and can speak with authority on each topic
Ensures the full team is consistently delivering best-in-class deliverables and distinguishable client service
Ensures that there is never a gap in service for any client/brand, even if it means rolling your sleeves up
Be accountable for delivery of multiple large-sized, high-value client projects
Accountable for the clients’ total budget by having proactive, ongoing conversations with leads
Proactively and immediately flags any scope/budget concerns to client before hours are incurred
Works with finance team/Senior Leadership to establish forecasts and ensures that financial goals are met/exceeded
Works with financial team/Senior Leadership to be responsible for the proper development and presentation of SOWs
Supports agency lead
Manages at least 1-2 mid-level media team members, while providing strategic mentorship to entire team
Being able to pivot and fine tune management skills based on the team member’s needs
Provides scheduled and ongoing feedback (both positive and constructive) to team members, ensuring their growth and positive improvement, coaches media team members to instill confidence
Holds all team members responsible for following process to achieve proper client service
Lead weekly team status meetings to disseminate key information and learnings and maintain a pulse on overarching business needs
Brings new ways to improve on status quo
Identifies resource gaps/weaknesses, and develops a plan to improve
Positive, upbeat attitude in all situations