Negotiator, Media Activation

IPG Mediabrands • New York, NY

76d • $65,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that generates value for our business partners. As the industry has evolved over the past two decades, so have we — expanding our global reach and product offering to deliver value for the world's best brands, across nearly every category. The very best ideas are developed by people with diversity of background, thought and experience working together to develop customized solutions that best address our partners' needs. A five-time winner of “Most Inclusive Climate” at the IPG Inclusion Awards, we scale our recruiting efforts beyond the traditional advertising candidate pool to find people who possess the passion, innovative thinking and collaborative skills needed to achieve our business goals and assist in cultivating a culture in which we can all be proud.

Requirements

• Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy/Planning teams
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledgeable in media math
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and integrity as well as positive interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain media partner relationships, negotiate pricing that reflects clients' objectives and efficiencies
• Manage stewardships of media buys
• Run research reports to analyzing data and track media results
• Ensure buying guidelines are met
• Reconcile discrepancies and monitor monthly deadlines
• Train, mentor and oversee the Assistant Negotiator
• Provide POV's on advertising/media trends and publish recaps
• Assist in managing added value execution, including solicitation from vendors, analysis of value

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plans
• Flex spending
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Employee discount program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid family benefits
• Discretionary time off days
• Company-wide Appreciation Weeks
• Wellness Days
• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services