AV Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to support the senior team in delivering innovative AV solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration, quality control, and strategic planning to meet client objectives while aligning with broader business goals. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, working closely with clients and media partners. With a focus on continuous improvement and team development, this position offers a pathway for career growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the media landscape. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Private health & dental insurance

Corporate discounts

Career development via Dentsu University

Free LinkedIn Learning access

29+ days of annual leave

Volunteer opportunities

Agency shutdown during Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven management and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and forecasts for specific clients within the portfolio.
• Manage all aspects of AV for multiple accounts, ensuring quality control.
• Build and maintain strong client and media owner relationships.

Skills

MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Client-facing Skills

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the senior team in delivering innovative solutions that meet client objectives while aligning with our business goals and financial targets.

Job Description:

Role Purpose:

To ensure the highest quality of all AV output. Collaborate with your Associate Director to identify continuous improvements in our AV products for better client performance. Ensure that wider trading and business goals are met, and that your team develops and progresses in line with their career aspirations.

Amplifi Vision and Values:

Amplifi, the media investment arm of Dentsu Aegis Network, aims to deliver efficient trading and innovative media solutions, embracing the evolving media landscape. We work closely with media partners to differentiate ourselves in the market and aspire to be the media agency of choice. Our approach is agile, pioneering, and collaborative, focusing on delivering strategic and innovative thinking while maintaining commercial viability. During performance discussions, you and your manager should agree on the most effective ways to achieve your objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Develop plans and forecasts for specific clients within the DAN North portfolio.
2. Utilize all AV planning tools efficiently to deliver engaging and innovative solutions.
3. Support the senior team in developing best-in-class AV strategies.
4. Manage all aspects of AV for multiple accounts, ensuring quality control of team outputs.
5. Maintain expert knowledge of the AV marketplace to anticipate opportunities and threats.
6. Ensure all AV trading agreements meet defined parameters and targets.
7. Drive partnerships that deliver strong business results.
8. Understand and influence the business’s commercial strategies, plans, clients, and media owners.
9. Build and maintain strong client and media owner relationships to better understand their motivations and needs.
10. Proactively manage, motivate, and develop team members through regular performance reviews and development plans.

Professional Skills:

1. Advanced proficiency in MS Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
2. Proactive problem-solving skills.
3. Ability to work accurately under pressure and tight deadlines.
4. High numeracy and literacy skills.
5. Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
6. Comfort with presenting to colleagues and clients, including data interpretation.
7. Proactive in increasing industry commercial awareness beyond channel specialization.

Outputs:

1. Leverage client and operating model knowledge to influence planning outputs.
2. Manage team output to ensure all tasks meet client and stakeholder satisfaction.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships to achieve business results.
4. Anticipate issues and proactively produce solutions involving all stakeholders.
5. Meet time-sensitive and critical deadlines across multiple tasks.
6. Adapt plans to meet changing demands from stakeholders.
7. Conduct timely reviews, appraisals, feedback, and development plans for team members.

Role Capabilities:

1. Mobilising Performance and Potential
2. Effective Communication
3. Building Credibility
4. Business Acumen
5. Client Focus
6. Quality Decision Making
7. Relationship Building
8. Commitment to Quality

Key Experiences:

1. Effective communication across multiple stakeholders and locations.
2. Strong relationship-building skills.
3. Solid grounding in AV activation and trading, with broad market knowledge.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Proven management and team development experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, private health & dental insurance, corporate discounts, career development via Dentsu University, and free LinkedIn Learning access.
• 29+ days of annual leave, including birthdays off and wellness days.
• Volunteer opportunities up to 2 days per year and agency shutdown during Christmas and New Year.
• Hybrid working schedule.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We are open to flexible and agile working arrangements and will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed for participation in the recruitment process.

Location:

Leeds - East Parade

Brand:

Amplifi

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent