Media Director New Chicago Job at US Company in Tracy

We sit at the fore front of Brand + Buying experiences. We’ve created an agency built for the complexities and opportunities of modern commerce. From Last mile delivery to digital merchandising, from shoppable social to sampling, and from retail stores to retail media, we revel in the new channels, technologies and opportunities that our industry now represents in commercializing brands.

Tracy-Locke is looking for a Media Director to join our team!

The Media Director will be the team lead, responsible for maintaining excellence in planning, implementation and optimization of key CPG accounts working with retailers’ ecosystems. The Media Director will develop and maintain a strong knowledge of client business and apply their media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs/objectives.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for leading the development, presentation, implementation of holistic media strategies on a key, fast paced piece of business.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation for enhanced media plans and results across all media touch points.
• Offers guidance, support, and proactive solutions to the team in regard to problems which arise in the media planning and buying process.
• Act as a key media visionary and client lead.
• Showcase ability to leverage research, segmentation information and data to uncover strong consumer insights to properly inform media strategy.
• Understand and lead process of preparing, evaluating, and implementing media plans, as well as overseeing setup, execution, and reporting.
• Confidently present and sell in media recommendations to clients.
• Achieves/maintains visibility and credibility within the agency and client base and with media vendors.
• Maintains collaborative and professional interpersonal relationships across all levels of the organization as well as across agencies.
• Involved in new business and integration of new clients into the media department, as needed.

Who you are:

• Proficiency in media planning through relevant work experience, typically 7+ years, with emphasis on digital and shopper media.
• 3+ years of previous management experience preferred.
• Experience planning and executing eCommerce media with emphasis on Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Familiarity with shopper platforms like Ibotta, Quotient, Inmar is a plus.
• Digital emphasis on shopper marketing, display, social media, influencer marketing, and video.
• Background in CPG.
• Experience with Amazon (Search and Display), as well as omni-channel Retail Media platforms, including, Kroger, Walmart, Target is a must.
• Firm understanding of Communication strategy, media Planning/Buying, negotiation, and performance analysis.
• Proficiency in measurement, research, and planning tools (MRI, Simmons, etc).
• Demonstrate curiosity for the omnichannel/digital landscape and constantly evolving ecosystem, including trends and technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interacts on a daily basis with Media Vendors, internal Account/Creative Leadership teams, Finance (internal and/or client), and Corporate Media.
• Solution-oriented.
• Availability to travel if needed.

Flywheel Commerce Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 USD

Working at Tracy Locke:

Tracy-Locke/Haygarth provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, certifications, etc.

• Great paid holiday schedule as well as vacation, sick and personal days.
• Health, vision, dental, 401K, employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance, paid parental leave, HSA & FSA.
• Family forming benefits, commuter benefits, travel assistance and identity theft support.
• Omnicom Employee Discounts

We have returned to the office in a hybrid capacity (3+ days/week in the office.) Our office locations are: Stamford (CT), Denver (CO), Irving (TX), and Chicago (IL).

The Interview Process:

Every role starts the same, an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values-fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call. Every role is different after the initial call, but you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments depending on the role. In your initial call, we will walk you through exactly what to expect the process to be.

Inclusive Workforce:

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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