Manager, Media Activation

dentsu•Chicago, TX

10h•Remote

About The Position

Amplifi is dentsu’s commercial innovation arm: we amplify the craft of the network, delivering incremental value and measurable outcomes. Amplifi builds growth solutions that drive effectiveness, efficiency, and impact for clients. Role Summary: The Manager, Media Activation is responsible for overseeing and servicing their assigned dentsu accounts through high levels of communication, collaboration, and activation. As a base level manager, success in this role will require deep knowledge of the media landscape, media tools, and Amplifi offerings to drive as much value as possible for dentsu clients. Managers are responsible for managing their team, developing their skills, evaluating their performance, and managing their growth. This role is a step toward greater leadership within the network. You will report to the Associate Director on the team, and this role can be remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Media, Communications, Finance or related field
3+ years in a video, digital, social activation or investment role
Experience in media tools such as: MediaOcean, Prisma, National Toolkits, Spot Toolkits
Knowledge of upfront, scatter, and / or barter marketplace
Strong understanding of media math and marketplace trends
Expresses oneself clearly and concisely
Highly organized and detail oriented
Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and numeracy skills

Responsibilities

Understand the demands, goals, and strategic tone of assigned dentsu client accounts to service their needs
Identify alternative income opportunities for assigned dentsu clients to sell through Amplifi product offerings
Ensure client deadlines and deliverables are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Working knowledge of Amplifi commercial partnerships deal terms i.e. inclusions and exclusions for correct activation across assigned dentsu clients
Develop relationships with commercial partners to understand their offerings and how they support Amplifi product offerings
Confidently lead monthly meetings and process meetings for assigned dentsu client accounts
Collaborate with Revenue Operations to make sure that campaign data is up to date and billings are going out correctly
Mediaocean Toolkit expert who can teach Associates and Senior Associates how to properly maintain campaign schedules
Delegate campaign tasks to Associates and Senior Associates where applicable
Act as a resource for Associates and Senior Associates for advice, council, and mentorship
Ability to break down escalated issues into critical parts and work to resolve
Consult with Senior Manager on client issues that may cause immediate impact to Amplifi revenue forecasts
Collaborate with Senior Manager to onboard new dentsu accounts