The primary responsibility of the Sr. Associate is to negotiate cost efficient plan recommendations on behalf of the clients. Supported by the Associate media planner/buyer, the Sr. Associate coordinates all aspects of the planning and buying process.

This position is essential in the day-to-day tactical management of the media planning and buying and requires an individual that works well in a team-based, fast paced, detail-oriented environment. The successful Sr. Associate is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to participate and lead in advanced projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Buying and Execution:

• Negotiate cost efficient schedules on behalf of the clients
• Coordinate all aspects of the planning and buying process
• Campaign Maintenance: Create production grids, posting instructions, trafficking, creative and putting together POP decks
• Work closely with vendors
• Seek creative solutions to enhance buy product
• Work within the ECOS tool; enter in ATBs, Contracts and mapping
• Proficient understanding of system and tools; ECOS, Telmar, Geopath, OCS, M1
• Send out competitive requests
• Manage all discrepancy/billing resolution
• Keep Managers informed of workload

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Manage expectations of clients and their deliverables
• Grow business opportunities within current clients
• Work with supervisor 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 assistant 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)
• Ensure key information is provided to team 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 (Manager/AMD/Media Director) to develop strategies for media buys

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ year of industry experience, including at least 1 year at the Associate/Assistant level
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Media vendor negotiation experience
• Knowledge of standard OOH concepts and formats
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The anticipated salary range for this position is $39,000-$60,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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