POC Media Lead: Client Strategy & Mentorship

Omnicom Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media is seeking a Manager, POC to lead planning, execution, and management of Point of Care advertising campaigns while overseeing client portfolios and mentoring junior staff. You will serve as a key client contact and coordinate with internal teams, agency partners, and media vendors to deliver strategic media solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, experienced account leader, and strategic thinker with deep POC knowledge and media planning expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4-6 years of media planning, buying, account management, or related experience, preferably within POC or a media agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and leading media campaigns.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of POC media strategies, plans, and recommendations that align with client objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of campaign planning, buying, implementation, optimization, and post-campaign analysis.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships, ensuring a high level of service and proactive problem solving.
• Collaborate with internal teams, agency partners, and media vendors to deliver integrated media solutions.
• Monitor client budgets, spending, forecasts, and campaign performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, streamline processes, and increase operational efficiency.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging media opportunities, and marketplace developments.
• Develop presentations, strategic recommendations, and marketplace updates for clients and senior leadership.
• Mentor, train, and develop Associates/Associate Account Executives and other junior team members while supporting career growth and team performance.
• Support business growth initiatives through client retention, account expansion, and marketplace expertise.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Project management

Client leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Geopath

Job description

Omnicom Media is seeking a Manager, POC to lead planning, execution, and management of Point of Care advertising campaigns while overseeing client portfolios and mentoring junior staff. You will serve as a key client contact and coordinate with internal teams, agency partners, and media vendors to deliver strategic media solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, experienced account leader, and strategic thinker with deep POC knowledge and media planning expertise.