Manager - Media Investment Job at Omnicom Media Group US in New York

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Investment Manager

OMnet, LLC An Omnicom Media Group Company

New York, NY

About OMnet:

OMnet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom Media Group and was founded in late 2013. Working at the intersection of media and finance, OMnet operates as a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) within Omnicom Media Group, specializing in principal-based media buying and investments. Through its investments and strategic commercial partnerships with media, technology, and data providers, OMnet creates a private ecosystem of cost-effective, data-driven media solutions available exclusively to Omnicom clients. OMnet investments are guaranteed and made upfront utilizing Omnicom capital and therefore, OMnet assumes all financial risk associated with its partnerships. Omnicom uses the OMnet platform as a mechanism to provide its 125+ clients a cost-savings benefit on their media spend, which has resulted in client savings totaling $250MM+ from inception-to-date.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Investment Manager will be assigned to one of three team pods within the OMnet Investment Division and will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day execution of media buying and stewardship for an assigned client roster. Each team pod is comprised of 10-12x individuals and each assigned client roster ranges from 15-30x accounts across various category verticals. This is an omni-channel role, meaning you will work on campaign execution across various media disciplines. There is particular emphasis placed on Linear TV and Digital media, but you will also receive exposure to Audio, OOH, Print, Social, and Local media buying and execution. The Investment Manager will have 2-4x direct reports comprised of Associates and Senior Associates, and will report into a Senior Manager.

As an Investment Manager at OMnet, you will also -

• Manage and quality control the buying process, including negotiations, across your portfolio of clients.
• Manage and quality control over the media campaign stewardship process, including overseeing performance reporting, system-entry, and billing reconciliation, across your portfolio of clients.
• Maintain accurate reporting as it relates to client-savings, client budgets, revenue and profit generation.
• Train, develop, and coach team members to ensure we are delivering best-in-class media outputs.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Be a trusted advisor for the investment process for internal client teams and the wider OMnet division.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with a business concentration in advertising, marketing, finance, communications, or related field.
• 3-5+ years in a media agency or media sales role, with particular emphasis on experience within account and/or client management roles.

o At least 2 years of experience in managing a direct report.

• Fluent user of Microsoft office - specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must have advance knowledge of using industry platforms such as Prisma, National Buy Toolkit, Print Buy Toolkit.
• Strong knowledge of media math formulas and concepts.
• Possesses knowledge of basic financial principles, such as revenue and profit.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a team-based environment.
• Conveys thoughts, ideas, feelings, and decisions in a clear, concise, and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both good verbal and written skills. Also shows strong listening skills

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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 relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

Compensation Range

$50,000-$95,000 USD

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.

Omnicom Media Group is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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