JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Director role is a leadership role as well as a managerial one. The Associate Director sets the working style for the group, follows the strategic direction established by the Director (or senior leader) and is tasked with being a partner to account teams and clients.
The Associate Director focuses on delivering against key client objectives and deploying appropriate resources against all areas of the planning and execution process while helping manage time allocations to maintain account profitability and proper utilization.
The Associate Director is responsible for demonstrating a strong working knowledge of the media space and available media research as well as being a holistic integrator of other disciplines and capabilities with a bearing on campaigns. This individual is responsible for identifying business opportunities and solutions as well as driving innovation and revenue impact on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Client Management
Maintain knowledge about the industry and brand/client - product benefits, efficacy, MOA, industry challenges, client processes and client corporate culture. Place clients on the leading edge of media change. Maintain on-going contact with senior clients, lending credibility and endorsement to major presentations
Team Management
Manage and train staff and delegates to build an efficient team.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Planning and Execution:
Media Planning:
Oversee media plan development and take the lead on all presentations. Create media plans that are strategically and executionally sound. Review all plans to insure quality and ensure flawless execution can be achieved. Integrate concepts seamlessly with creative product and clients' marketing plans
EDUCATION
Bachelors Related Field
EXPERIENCE
7 years Related Work Experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Media Tools
Proficiency in media tools including KANTAR, eValient, SRDS, MBOX - Level II
COMPETENCIES
Organization
Creates clear goals, identifies and finds the resources (e.g. time, people, materials) needed to achieve them, and schedules tasks so that work is completed on time
Communication
Is attentive and shows interest in the subject; Expresses ideas clearly and accurately
Presentation
Ability to establish an effective demeanor and communication to influence one's point of view
Time Management
Carefully plans ahead to ensure tasks are undertaken and time is used efficiently
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
We are providing you with this job description as a guideline for your role. Based on your team, your role may vary slightly and you may perform other duties or have other responsibilities that are dictated by business needs. However, if you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.
In addition, this job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability.
For U.S. Job Seekers
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Salary
$110,000 to $126,500 annually
The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.