RÉSUMÉ DU POSTE:

Le directeur de comptes est chargé de formuler des recommandations stratégiques et intégrées en matière de communication médiatique à l’intention des clients, ainsi que de diriger et d’inspirer une équipe de professionnels de la planification. Vous devez penser stratégiquement et travailler en collaboration pour créer des recommandations qui permettent d’atteindre les objectifs stratégiques et commerciaux des clients.
Vous devez travailler au sein d’une équipe intégrée de planification des médias afin de vous assurer que le produit est fondé sur des connaissances et une expérience, ce qui se traduit par des exécutions médiatiques sans faille.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Une expérience professionnelle ou une formation dans le domaine du marketing et/ou de la publicité constituerait un atout pour cette candidature.
• Expérience approfondie dans le domaine des médias, de la publicité, de la marque ou de la stratégie/planification marketing.
• Expérience du développement de relations d’affaires positives et continues, avec un accent particulier sur le service à la clientèle.
• Expérience de la gestion d’une clientèle.
• Expérience confirmée de la réalisation de présentations inspirantes et persuasives.
• Orienté vers les solutions, il aborde les obstacles avec créativité et détermination.
• Implication active dans le développement des capacités des subordonnés directs, hiérarchisation et délégation du travail en conséquence.
• Capacité avérée à appliquer efficacement les connaissances et les idées tirées de la recherche et des ressources de reporting à la planification des médias.
• Curiosité, capacité d’apprentissage et passion pour le développement continu.
• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication (écrite et orale).
• Penseur indépendant, doté d’un sens aigu de l’organisation et d’un grand souci du détail et de l’exactitude.
• Connaissance approfondie des outils de recherche sur les médias (par exemple Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson) et des logiciels de gestion des médias (par exemple Prisma).
• Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Word, Excel et PowerPoint).

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Account Director is responsible for delivering strategic, integrated media communication recommendations for clients as well as leading and inspiring a team of planning professionals. You must think strategically and work collaboratively to create recommendations that deliver on client strategic goals and business objectives.
This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to this application.
• In depth level of related media, advertising, brand or marketing strategy/planning experience.
• History of developing positive on-going business relationships, focus on client service.
• Previous experience managing a clients
• Proven experience delivering inspiring and persuasive presentations.
• Solutions oriented and approaches obstacles with creativity and resolve.
• Active involvement in developing capabilities of direct report(s) and prioritizing and delegating work accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge and insights gained from research and reporting resources to media planning.
• Curiosity, learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Independent thinker with highly developed organizational skills and a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced understanding of media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson) and media software (e.g. Prisma).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  Working collaboratively with Canada’s most iconic brands, Media Experts’ mission is to forge deeper connections with consumers. Our comprehensive view of this diverse and ever-changing landscape allows us to create impactful integrated media solutions. Since 1981, we have stood out as pioneers, thought leaders and mavericks. Our playbook for success is built on innovative approaches and unique technologies and is firmly rooted in our culture of care and commitment to our partners and collaborators. We are uniquely positioned to help our clients win in the Canada of today and tomorrow.
  Media Experts is a leading full-service media agency delivering integrated solutions for clients such as Bell Canada, Honda, Netflix, Interac, Moosehead, Pizza Pizza, Royal Canadian Mint and Specsavers. With three offices strategically located in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Media Experts is part of the IPG Mediabrands network. For more information, please visit www.mediaexperts.com.

• Lead 360 degree strategic thinking for overall media product, encouraging executions that deliver exceptional results.
• Ownership and responsibility for ensuring key client objectives met; active participation in client business planning meetings.
• Cultivate and strengthen client, agency, and media partner relationships
• Deliver inspiring, motivating, and persuasive presentations which bring creative ideas to life.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, methods, systems and/or services to better serve the client and agency.
• Lead and mentor a team of media professionals. Effectively communicate client goals, manage workloads, provide ongoing performance feedback, support professional development goals, and inspire great results.
• Produce and manage accurate billings and projections.
• Act as a thought leader – proactively bring forward client opportunities
• Drive collaboration and communication across Specialist Business Units (SBUs) and peer groups to inspire great work.
• Lead by example and play an active role in cultivating the culture of our organization.
• Ensure that all media plans meet client objectives with fully supported documentation, and that they adhere to the agency’s values and philosophies.