VP Partner Portfolio Management

New York, New York
ExecuNet

UM is looking for a dynamic, fun, strategic thinker who is looking to advance their media planning career! We are looking for a Partner, Portfolio Management who will be responsible for cultivating a deep relationship with multiple internal and external constituents while developing, executing, and monitoring all media planning and account process across a single Global client.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a data-led, audience-first integrated media planning, across offline and online media (Cross-platform Video including TV, Display/Programmatic, Search, Social)
• Manage a team of 3-4 on day-to-day responsibilities including billing, media plan updates as well as training and development
• Steward multi-disciplinary, audience-based US planning process, balancing varied strategic priorities and client business needs
• Lead the coordination of client approach and processes across Global Regional Hubs
• Prioritize work flow for the agency team and act as connection point for multiple initiatives across various client teams.
• Inform budgetary discussions and incremental funding requests
• Communicate expertly on marketplace trends and developments including providing client specific context and impacts
• Simplify complex and detailed data-led strategies and approaches for generalist marketing client team
• Maintain relationships with all levels of client contact
• Prepare and make presentations to clients regarding media recommendations, ensuring buy-in
• Manage client requests – i.e. plan changes, budget changes, provide marketplace information

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Experience
• Seven to nine years’ experience in media planning including three to five years management experience required
• B2B experience is a plus. Working on a global account a plus too.
• Experience across traditional and digital channels
• Experience with multiple business categories
• Strong managerial skills and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset
• Thrives in fast paced environment
• High level of comfort presenting to clients and internal team members
• Proven track record with client relations and growing existing business
• Solid awareness of industry trends and planning/measurement models
• Primarily digital: heavy online display/programmatic, social, search, events
• Understanding of marketing and communications process; Planning, buying, managing and optimizing across all channels (directly and/or consulting)
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to inform go-to-market strategies