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The primary responsibility of the Manager, OOH is a senior planning/buying position whose responsibility is to negotiate cost efficient media recommendations on behalf of the clients. Supported by the Associate and/or Sr. Associate media buyers, the Manager, OOH coordinates all aspects of the planning and buying process.

Buying and Execution:

• Negotiate cost efficient schedules on behalf of the clients
• Coordinate all aspects of the planning and buying process
• Work closely with vendors
• Seek creative solutions to enhance buys (Diversified Revenue)
• Proficient understanding of system and tools; ECOS, Telmar, Geopath, OCS, M1
• Manage all discrepancy/billing resolution
• Act as the foundation to ensure the team is successful in the implementation of plans

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Manage expectations of clients and their deliverables
• Aids Sr. Manager to advise clients on best ways to integrate OOH into their campaigns
• Grow business opportunities within current clients
• Work with Sr. Manager to develop and oversee junior staff, manage time, assure projects are completed on time and adhere to (within) client budget
• Keeps up with the latest trends in media
• Informs client/team of new opportunities or issues
• Builds positive relationships with internal and external teams and sets good example for Sr. Associate level
• Attends all status meetings when appropriate
• Manage relationships with external client vendors
• May be responsible for informing team of new opportunities or issues
• Participates and contributes in face-to-face client or vendor meetings

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Keeps current with market research (industry periodicals, email newsletters, websites).
• Educate the team on key issues/trends regarding client/vendor issues, market landscape changes, internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
• Provide guidance to team members nurture/promote team environment
• Be curious on the strategic importance of OOH and how it impacts the wider media mix
• Responsible for constructing and delivering accurate, honest, and timely post performance management documents
• Works with management team (Sr. Manager/AMD/Media Director) to develop strategies for media buys
• Implement key leadership decision quickly and efficiently

Communications Skills:

• Expresses oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
• Writes in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
• Organizes ideas and information logically and sequentially
• May assist in the development of media presentations and tactical POVs
• Develop client reports that are clear, compelling, and persuasive
• Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client issues, internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.

Part of dentsu, dentsu international helps clients to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists. Follow us on social @dentsuUSA. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

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