Vice President, Business Solutions (Temp)

Horizon Media•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Business Solutions guides the Business Solutions team in delivering industry-leading service across marketing, consumer and channel insights, creative and effective channel planning, buy implementation and analysis, and account stewardship. The role applies knowledge of traditional and emerging media platforms and strategies to ensure a comprehensive marketing approach to plan development and develops and implements best practices across the team’s work. The VP builds and maintains trusted relationships with clients at appropriate levels, media partners, partner agencies, and internal agency departments. The role oversees team development through balanced project management and effective use of Horizon tools and resources, and acts as an advocate for the agency and client brands within the industry. Responsibilities are organized around client relations (40%), strategic leadership (30%), team development (20%), and stewardship (10%).

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience developing strategic media recommendations.
Strong leadership skills and experience developing a team of media professionals.
Experience in a client relationship management role.
Familiarity with marketing principles, problem solving, and analytics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and present regularly to clients.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and bring ideas to completion.
Ability to navigate conversations with senior leadership internally and externally.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and under pressure.
Proficiency in marketing principles, problem solving, data, and analytics.
Support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

Advance client relationships by maintaining positive rapport and building trust.
Lead the Business Solutions team’s understanding of client businesses and uncover client motivations and needs.
Collaborate with the Managing Director on strategic marketing approaches and translate client goals for the Business Solutions team, activation teams, and media partners.
Identify new media solutions to meet client goals and evaluate client business health using relevant metrics, including ROI and A/S.
Use Horizon resources and tools and collaborate with partner agencies to provide holistic business solutions.
Develop the professional growth of the team by instilling media principles, administering performance reviews, and guiding deliverable development.
Develop internal and external processes and workflows for streamlined, timely work.
Oversee client contracts and staffing needs.
Oversee Brand Team members to ensure consistent, high-quality client deliverables.
Ensure Activation Team deliverables align with media strategy and that teams understand the client’s business.
Coach team members through performance reviews, maximize success, and set career development goals.
Lead the interview process for new candidates.
Advocate for the agency and client brands within the industry.