Media Experts - Supervisor, Media Investments

Mediabrands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Toronto is looking for a Supervisor, Investment to oversee media negotiations, manage client relationships, and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate has a marketing or advertising background and experience in media investment. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model and generous paid time off, making it an exciting opportunity for growth in the media landscape.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible hybrid work model

Formal training opportunities

Qualifications

• Mid / Intermediate level of experience in media investment.
• Previous experience buying in major markets, national networks and specialty.
• Ability to develop positive ongoing business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee negotiations for client media buys.
• Present written documentation to planners and clients.
• Train and mentor junior employees.

Skills

Professional negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with media research tools

Highly developed organizational skills

Education

Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

We seek long term partnerships with advertisers, based on full transparency and trust which we earn every day. Media Experts looks for curious individuals who have the courage to be open and honest in order to deliver better science, art, and outcomes in the media landscape. We are currently recruiting for a Supervisor, Investment.

Position Summary

The role of a Supervisor, Investment is to execute and oversee negotiations, and document all client’s media buys within the Investment group. The Supervisor, Investment will be responsible for preparing and presenting all written documentation to the Planner or client (e.g. pre-buy / post-buy reports, media evaluations / recommendations, and other pertinent documentation). The Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring junior employees. This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media investment team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure detailed media briefings and purchase authorizations are received as required from the planner and / or client.
• Explore new media opportunities as well as evaluate and issue sponsorship and integrations to the client under the direction of Manager.
• Provide ongoing actionable feedback and training to direct reports in order to ensure performance and development goals are achieved.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of campaign reports, including third party audits, value summaries, tracking of expenditures by supplier or customer as required.
• Proactively advise the team of any variations to execution of media plans.
• Oversee team to ensure invoices, discrepancies and billings are cleared and issued in a timely fashion.
• Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations as required.
• Assist Manager in preparation of cost and planning guides.
• Identify and communicate potential buying market conditions to peers.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with media partners.
• Ensure clear communication with the planning teams (e.g. involvement in briefs).
• Provide guidance and direction to the planning teams on buying conditions.
• Interview and participate in hiring of junior employees if / when required.
• Proactively and independently contribute to and / or prepare media point of view (POVs).
• Attend media seminars and presentations as required, ensuring that junior employees are in attendance and leveraging learnings.

Qualifications

• Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application.
• Mid / Intermediate level of experience in media investment.
• Previous experience buying in major markets, national networks and specialty.
• Professional negotiation skills.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Ability to develop positive ongoing business relationships with a focus on client service.
• Professional analytical and financial acumen.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and partnerships.
• Professional learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Previous experience training junior employees.
• Proficient with media research tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Who are we?

Media Experts is a leading media agency delivering messaging for major Canadian brands across all channels. For the last 40 years, we have stood out as pioneers, thought leaders, and mavericks, a spirit that has driven our work, our company culture and most importantly, our people. We are committed to nurturing talent and fostering growth. At Media Experts, our success is measured by the success of our clients. We work to grow their business through effective, hard-working media strategies that drive brand engagement and deliver outstanding results, all while equipping them for any challenges on the horizon. With Media Experts, clients get an agency with an entrepreneurial, independent spirit, backed by best-in-class global, data-driven resources. With three offices across the country, we are a truly Canadian media agency, and proud to be part of the Mediabrands network. For more information, please visit.

Media Experts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law.

What's in it for you?

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Media Experts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail]