Manager, Buying

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, RRSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. in Toronto is seeking a Buying Manager to orchestrate media buys across digital and programmatic channels. You’ll combine data, relationships and market insight to maximize ROI while collaborating with strategy, planning and client teams.

The role requires 4–7+ years in media buying or planning, strong negotiation skills and a data-driven mindset to optimize campaigns and identify opportunities. This is a permanent, full-time position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of experience in media buying or planning.
• Proven track record in managing budgets and driving campaign performance.
• Comfortable turning data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Plan, negotiate, and execute media buys across platforms.
• Build and maintain relationships with media owners and vendors.
• Use data and performance insights to guide investments.
• Collaborate with strategy, planning, and client teams.
• Negotiate rates, added value, and placements to maximize ROI.
• Monitor campaign performance and adjust as needed.
• Stay updated on media trends and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Media buying experience

Negotiation skills

Data-driven mindset

Media landscape knowledge

Campaign management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field

Tools

DSPs

Google

Meta

Retail media networks

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.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Buying Manager who can bring together data, relationships, and market insight to make smart media buying decisions. You’ll play a key role in delivering strong outcomes for clients—making sure we’re investing in the right channels, partners, and opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, negotiate, and execute media buys across platforms (digital, programmatic, retail media, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media owners, vendors, and partners
• Use data and performance insights to guide investment decisions and optimize campaigns
• Work closely with strategy, planning, and client teams to bring campaigns to life
• Negotiate rates, added value, and placements to maximize ROI
• Monitor campaign performance and make adjustments as needed
• Stay on top of media trends, new platforms, and emerging opportunities

What You Bring

• Experience in media buying, planning, or a related role
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence working with vendors and partners
• A data-driven mindset—you’re comfortable using insights to make decisions
• Solid understanding of the media landscape (especially digital and programmatic)
• Organized and able to manage multiple campaigns at once
• A collaborative approach and strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4–7+ years of experience in media buying, media planning, or agency environment
• Experience working with media platforms (e.g., DSPs, Google, Meta, retail media networks)
• Proven track record of managing budgets and delivering strong campaign performance
• Comfortable analyzing campaign data and turning it into actionable insights
• Experience negotiating with media partners and managing vendor relationships

Additional Information

Vacancy:Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy [Y/N]

The salary range for this position is$80k-$87k. Actual salary within thesalary range will be based on avariety of factors including relevantexperience, 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.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results.

We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

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.

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Location: Toronto Brand: Dentsu Media Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

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.

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