Group Digital Director , Cossette Media

pluscompany; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Digital Director to lead a talented team in creating impactful digital media campaigns. This role is pivotal in fostering client relationships and ensuring best-in-class execution across multiple accounts. With a focus on strategic vision and innovation, you will drive efficiency and optimize insights through robust reporting frameworks. The company promotes a vibrant work culture that values individuality and offers flexible arrangements, generous vacation, and health initiatives. If you are passionate about digital media and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Generous Vacation

Pet-Friendly Policies

Wellness Spending Accounts

Mental Health Support

In-House Learning and Development

Maternity Leave Top-Up

Qualifications

• 8+ years in digital media, preferably in agency settings.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with numbers.
• Inspirational team leader with a track record of developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution methodologies, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Manage client relationships and strategic engagement models across accounts.
• Develop agency-wide budget allocation strategies to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Digital Media Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Media Buying Platforms

AI Tools Utilization

Job description

At Cossette, bright people shine their brightest. Because we get to work with iconic brands, on projects that reflect our strengths, and give us a chance to be in the spotlight, here and abroad. Surrounded by brilliant colleagues, we ignite passion daily. Working here is plugging into a collective energy that sparks your skills and talents.

about the role.

We’re seeking a unique individual with drive, passion, and energy to create something great. As a Group Digital Director, you will report to our Digital AVP and lead a team of digital client leaders, supporting their career growth. You will build and maintain senior client relationships as a trusted digital media advisor, overseeing the development and execution of digital media campaigns. Collaboration with Digital Practice Directors will ensure best-in-class campaign execution.

what you’ll do.

1. Provide thought leadership through industry organization participation, judging, boards, and teaching.
2. Engage in publications and panel participation both internally (PlusCo) and externally (industry committees).
3. Set strategic vision across multiple accounts, ensuring consistent execution aligned with agency standards.
4. Oversee execution methodologies, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
5. Develop agency-wide budget allocation strategies to maximize efficiency.
6. Implement reporting frameworks to meet agency and client needs, optimizing insights.
7. Define coordination processes across accounts to improve efficiency.
8. Align innovation strategies across accounts for long-term competitiveness.
9. Manage client relationships and strategic engagement models across accounts.
10. Foster partner strategy alignment with corporate deals and client needs.
11. Oversee financial management and budget optimization across accounts.

what you bring to the table.

• 8+ years in digital media, preferably in agency settings.
• Passion for delivering top-tier client services and solutions.
• Inspirational team leader with a track record of developing talent.
• Strategic understanding of digital media channels, with insights into market trends.
• Working knowledge of media buying platforms and publisher offerings.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with numbers.
• Business strategy mindset with excellent leadership skills.
• Curiosity about leveraging AI tools to enhance client work.

What’s in it for you:

We value the ‘whole you’ with an environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality, alongside flexible work arrangements, generous vacation, modern workspaces, pet-friendly policies, and vibrant team events.

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning and development, career conversations, and internal opportunities.
• Active internal EDI initiatives and employee resource groups.

Learn more about our commitment to equity in our EDI report.

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits, wellness spending accounts, mental health support, wellness rooms, and supportive leave policies.
• Maternity leave top-up and other health initiatives.

Note: This job description expires on June 3, 2025.

We’re grateful for the talented applicants every day and will contact those we wish to meet for an interview.

Cossette is committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Please inform us of any accommodations needed during the interview process.

Joining Cossette means becoming part of Plus Company, a partnership of forward-thinking agencies that believe in limitless possibilities and entrepreneurial spirit.