Director, Media Planning

Company description About Us: Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data. One of our core tenants of media planning and buying is that human experiences drive impact through tangible results. Not only do we seek to deeply understand our clients’ business and what truly motivates consumers, but we seek to design experiences that drive meaningful consumer actions our clients care about – Move People, Move Business. You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials: Great Places to Work certified two years in a row Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work 2022 Media Agency of the Year 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist As part of Publicis Media Canada we are proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions. Overview Develop and nurture ongoing relationships with key clients, especially at the senior level Evaluate media recommendations, presentations and clearly identify key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance Maintain an in-depth knowledge of client business from current perspective as well as historical Responsible for overseeing media financial management of all Client business Maintain positive relationships with media vendors, request continuous ideas to be shared with clients Lead vendor management strategies, negotiations and deal development on behalf of clients Keep informed regarding media trends, technologies and new media opportunities Educate clients and provide thought leadership on changing media, consumer and marketplace dynamics that impact strategic direction Participates in new business and in the overall management of departmental operations Interview and make hiring recommendations for team Monitor timesheet preparation and vacation scheduling for team Manage performance evaluations and facilitate cascading goals amongst the team Ensure continuous learning and development of team ie. Set training agendas Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university 7+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management Challenges traditional boundaries and demonstrates consistent creative approaches to business problems Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Strong negotiating skills A keen sense of curiosity Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities Strong leadership and management skills Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities Strong analytical abilities Strong command of media research and reporting resources Additional information Salary Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. AI Use We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people. Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university 7+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management Challenges traditional boundaries and demonstrates consistent creative approaches to business problems Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Strong negotiating skills A keen sense of curiosity Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities Strong leadership and management skills Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities Strong analytical abilities Strong command of media research and reporting resources