Starcom Melbourne
Vice President Director, Media Client Strategy & Planning
Starcom Melbourne, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Full-timeCompany Description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.Job Description The Planning VP, Director manages the planning process for assigned clients. The VP, Director is a leader who contributes to brand strategy, builds solid relationships with clients across all levels and functions, and can manage, lead, and develop their internal planning team while also playing an active “hands-on” role in the deployment of strategic plans. The VP, Strategy Director should also be fiscally accountable for ensuring proper budget management and identifying upside revenue potential for the agency.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Responsibilities:Strong leadership presence and client management skillsLeads thinking to inspire innovative solutions, creativity, and a proactive approachDigital mindset/fluency and an insatiable curiosityFlexibility and agility to manage complex processesEnsure the team delivers sound strategic plan recommendations based on a clear understanding of client objectivesMaintain an in-depth knowledge of client businesses with a focus on upstream initiativesExpert command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitationsExemplify collaboration by building and maintaining productive relationships across all communications areas (internal teams and agency partners).Ability to think beyond “media” as an active collaborator in the Integrated Marketing Communications processThorough knowledge of marketing and communicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation and storytelling skills.Experience planning, buying and executing sponsorshipsAuthoritative, leadership presenceAbility to prioritize and organize issues/projects for self and staffQualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred, concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications preferred. MBA is a bonus.12+ years of 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, seeing the bigger picture, with the ability to analyze everything and think critically when solving problems to come up with unconventional solutions.Ability to establish and manage the P&L statement.Previous leadership and team management.Ability to build great relationships with clients, vendors, and reps.History of negotiating to get the job done right and track record of success in media.Additional Information Compensation Range: $153,000 - $240,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 07/29/2024.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.___________________________________________________________________Starcomis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color,ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliancesThe benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
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The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Responsibilities:Strong leadership presence and client management skillsLeads thinking to inspire innovative solutions, creativity, and a proactive approachDigital mindset/fluency and an insatiable curiosityFlexibility and agility to manage complex processesEnsure the team delivers sound strategic plan recommendations based on a clear understanding of client objectivesMaintain an in-depth knowledge of client businesses with a focus on upstream initiativesExpert command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitationsExemplify collaboration by building and maintaining productive relationships across all communications areas (internal teams and agency partners).Ability to think beyond “media” as an active collaborator in the Integrated Marketing Communications processThorough knowledge of marketing and communicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation and storytelling skills.Experience planning, buying and executing sponsorshipsAuthoritative, leadership presenceAbility to prioritize and organize issues/projects for self and staffQualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred, concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications preferred. MBA is a bonus.12+ years of 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, seeing the bigger picture, with the ability to analyze everything and think critically when solving problems to come up with unconventional solutions.Ability to establish and manage the P&L statement.Previous leadership and team management.Ability to build great relationships with clients, vendors, and reps.History of negotiating to get the job done right and track record of success in media.Additional Information Compensation Range: $153,000 - $240,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 07/29/2024.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.___________________________________________________________________Starcomis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color,ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliancesThe benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
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