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VML South Africa

Associate Media Director, Retail and Commerce

VML South Africa, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Associate Media Director, Retail and CommerceVML Department:

Media Services Location:

Chicago, IL, United States Last Updated:

9/27/2024 Requisition ID:

8232 At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking an Associate Media Director, Retail Media to be responsible for the strategy and planning of digital media for large consumer packaged goods clients. You will lead media plan development in a high-performance, multi-discipline environment. The Associate Director must possess the ability to provide client and agency recommendations, be fully versed in digital media touchpoints, and serve as a strategic media leader.What you’ll do:

Develop and maintain a comprehensive media strategy which defines how paid media will be applied to increase engagement, visibility, and traffic across client initiatives.Oversee translation of client program objectives into strategic and tactical retail media recommendations.Develop media campaign ideas, content, and promotions in coordination with account, strategy, and creative teams.Define key performance indicators and implement measurement, analytics, and reporting in coordination with the analytics team.Key point of contact for media vendor relationships.Educate client and internal stakeholders on program performance.Oversee the centralization and analysis of all campaign results.Who you are:

Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly, succinctly, and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing.Strong analytical skills with strong attention to detail; translates data into a compelling story.Able to present ideas in an easy-to-understand and creative style.Able to build relationships and collaborate effectively with clients, agency partners, other departments, and teams to successfully deliver quality work.What you’ll need:

7+ years of media experience working in an agency setting.Must have a strong level of understanding of digital media channels; preferably with CPG clients and retailers.Experience with retailer ecosystems, i.e. Walmart, Target Roundel, KPM required.Familiarity with Prisma and MediaOcean or equivalent software preferred.Understanding of new/emerging media developments.Experience managing junior team members.What we offer:

Passionate, driven people:

We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.Consciously cultivated culture:

We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together.Competitive benefits:

Full-time hires receive a full spectrum of group health coverage options and a generous 401k match.Growth-minded opportunities:

We nurture a culture of real-time feedback and growth-oriented mindset.VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status.The base salary range for this position is $75,000 — $180,000 USD.At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward.

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