Director, Planning

About the Role

Spark Foundry’s Director, Strategy manages the Traditional Media strategy and planning process for assigned clients. This leader contributes to brand strategy, builds relationships with clients across all levels and functions, and manages, leads, and develops their internal strategy team while actively participating in the deployment of strategic plans. The role requires fiscal accountability to Spark Foundry, ensuring proper budget management and identifying revenue opportunities for the agency.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership presence and client management skills
• Lead thinking to inspire innovative solutions, creativity, and a proactive approach
• Maintain a digital mindset and insatiable curiosity
• Exhibit flexibility and agility to manage complex processes
• Embody and cultivate Spark Foundry’s values among team members
• Ensure the team delivers sound strategic plan recommendations based on clear understanding of client objectives
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of client businesses with a focus on upstream initiatives
• Expert command of Media Research resources, capabilities, and limitations
• Build and maintain productive relationships across all communications areas (internal teams and agency partners)
• Think beyond “media” as an active collaborator in the Integrated Marketing Communications process
• Apply thorough knowledge of marketing and communications
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation skills
• Exhibit authoritative leadership presence
• Prioritize and organize issues/projects for self and staff
• Moderate travel required

Requirements

• 8+ years of Traditional Media Planning, Buying, and Management experience in progressive levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze and think critically to develop unconventional solutions
• Ability to establish and manage a P&L statement
• Previous leadership and team management experience
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and reps
• History of negotiating to achieve successful media outcomes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $194,220.00/Annually. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant, along with the requirements of the position.