Coordinator, Buying

dentsu; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Dentsu Media in Vancouver seeks a Buying Coordinator to support the coordination of the media buying process and data-driven performance reporting. You will work with multiple markets and client teams to ensure data integrity and timely delivery of client reports.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication. A collaborative, fast-paced environment with growth opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of digital media tools is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with and interest in the entertainment/movie industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collects and reports buying performance achieved on nominated clients that have Global Buying commitments.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data submitted, and for validating that reported results are reliable, transparent for external review.
• Effectively communicates benchmarking methodology and productivity targets to local markets.
• Collects data from specific markets using the agreed methodology to quantify, measure, calibrate price performance across all media types.
• Identifies data anomalies and also potential delivery issues in market.
• Manages data to normalize benchmarks to maintain measurability in the reports.
• Manages preparation and verification of the data for the client reports - both data analysis and supporting commentary.
• Assists local markets and client service teams in dealing with Media Auditor requests / validations.
• Finance processes - including clearing invoices and payments.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Outlook

PowerPoint

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Priority management

Organization

Digital media tools

Education

Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Digital media tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description: Our mission is to Drive Business Performance. We use data to create personalized and connected experiences that deliver transformative business outcomes. Our role is to ensure our clients meet their quantifiable business goals every day, consistently, in every market. We are entirely focused on delivering better business results through optimization, creation and analysis across all digital platforms. Our scope ranges from recommending how to use content more effectively to optimizing daily media channel performance and maximizing visibility in eCommerce platforms. The Buying Coordinator contributes to the coordination of the media buying process and is essential to the day-to-day management of client and business through the MBP process, buy maintenance, and performance. The individual in this role is required to work well in a team-based, fast paced, detail-oriented environment. A Buying Coordinator is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to participate in advanced projects.

Accountabilities

• Collects and reports buying performance achieved on nominated clients that have Global Buying commitments
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data submitted, and for validating that reported results are reliable, transparent for external review
• Effectively communicates benchmarking methodology and productivity targets to local markets
• Collects data from specific markets using the agreed methodology (client specific) to quantify, measure, calibrate price performance compared to historical price benchmarks - across all media types
• Identifies data anomalies and also potential delivery issues in market
• Manages data to normalize benchmarks to maintain as high levels of measurability as possible within the reports
• Manages preparation and verification of the data for the client reports - both data analysis and supporting commentary
• Assists local markets and client service teams in dealing with Media Auditor requests / validations
• Finance processes - including clearing invoices and payments.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP's), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of digital media tools is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with and interest in the entertainment/movie industry is an advantage

Additional Information

• Vacancy: Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy [Y/N]
• The salary range for this position is $45k-$47k. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.
• A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.
• AI Disclosure: [dentsu] utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.

Location

Vancouver

Employment Type

Brand: Dentsu Media

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Accessibility and Accommodation

We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We're leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work