Senior Business Manager, West Region

TBWA\Chiat\Day•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Sr. Business Manager, you are 5+ years into your agency account management career (automotive experience is a plus but not required) and will assist the West Region (WR) Nissan United team in the day-to-day management of the Regional Nissan Client. You are a self-starter and a quick learner, you have a great can-do attitude, are curious and reliable. You have a decent understanding of media with experience in TV/Radio and Digital (Local Premium Video, Online Video, Programmatic, Social) and are proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel with the ability to learn new systems specific to the automotive business. The purpose of this role is to provide overall support to the WR Business team and ensure client needs are met. This position requires you to be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow-through with minimal oversight. Excellent communication and organizational skills will aid in your success. The candidate must also be comfortable presenting materials to the Clients. The Sr. Business Manager is a client partner to the Nissan West Region trusted with owning the Nissan brand and demonstrating an understanding of clients’ overall business, not just the projects within the agency.

Requirements

5+ years of agency account management experience
Proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to learn new systems specific to the automotive business
Detail-oriented
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Able to follow-through with minimal oversight
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Comfortable presenting materials to clients

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience
Understanding of media with experience in TV/Radio and Digital (Local Premium Video, Online Video, Programmatic, Social)

Responsibilities

Manage assigned key markets and present National and Regional creative, media plans, digital recap reports, etc. at quarterly dealer meetings (some travel may be required).
Create client-facing presentations and materials (budget documents, monthly newsletters, quarterly dealer presentations and other client-requested assignments)
Assist in management of monthly creative selection for all markets in the West Region. This includes TV/radio script and spot approvals, reviewing legal and voiceovers, etc. for Event and Product months.
Aid in management of monthly Digital Console reporting and client deliverables.
Aid in review of any research results and assist in providing client friendly presentations
Work with Business Director on annual planning needs for the Client
Aid in management of schedules (regional meeting scheduling, calendar management, etc.)
Stay updated on industry news and report any observations to the Business Director
Participate in weekly status calls with WR Nissan team and deliver updates to keep team informed of all assigned projects