Manager, Media

Oversees all aspects of traditional and digital investments for national and regional advertising and is a key influencer on corporate omni-channel strategy. Partners with stakeholders and business leaders to align media plans with customer, business, and communication goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and steward omni-channel budget (10%)
• Develop channel recommendations with omni-channel partners and stakeholders to support key customer, business, and marketing goals (15%)
• Direct media agency and supervise direct reports on creation and execution of omni-channel plans (20%)
• Analyze channel performance and audience behaviors, incorporating learnings into future planning (10%)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key omni-channel stakeholders and business leaders (25%)
• Test and learn new and emerging omni-channel trends to support frictionless customer experiences and drive competitive advantage (20%)

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Omni-channel agency planning/buying experience
• Previous client-side omni-channel planning experience
• Leadership, mentoring, and/or coaching experience
• Retail/multi-outlet advertising experience
• Master’s degree
• Strong leadership abilities and experience supporting/mentoring team members
• Proven track record of building cross-functional work relationships, both internally and with external agency/platform partners
• Highly organized with ability to combine strategic direction with hands-on tactical execution
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to conceptualize and build integrated omni-channel plans
• Strong presentation skills with ability to gain alignment on recommendations
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks; organized and a strong communicator
• Working knowledge of marketing, finance, advertising, merchandising, and operations
• Partners with omni-channel strategy leads to set long-term strategic planning

Education

The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master’s degree program or equivalent in a field related to the job.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Collaborates
• Drives Engagement
• Ensures Accountability
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Develops Talent
• Drives Results
• Manages Conflict