UM - Supervisor, Media Buying

Position Summary

The role of a Supervisor, Investment is to execute and oversee negotiations, and document all client’s media buys within the Investment group. The Supervisor, Investment will be responsible for preparing and presenting all written documentation to the Planner or client (e.g. pre-buy/post-buy reports, media evaluations/recommendations, and other pertinent documentation). The Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring junior employees.

This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media investment team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensure detailed media briefings and purchase authorizations are received as required from the planner and/or client.

· Explore new media opportunities as well as evaluate and issue sponsorship and integrations to the client under the direction of Manager.

· Provide ongoing actionable feedback and training to direct reports in order to ensure performance and development goals are achieved.

· Oversee the preparation and presentation of campaign reports, including third party audits, value summaries, tracking of expenditures by supplier or customer as required.

· Proactively advise the team of any variations to execution of media plans.

· Oversee team to ensure invoices, discrepancies and billings are cleared and issued in a timely fashion.

· Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations as required.

· Assist Manager in preparation of cost and planning guides.

· Identify and communicate potential buying market conditions to peers.

· Develop and maintain positive rapport with media partners.

· Ensure clear communication with the planning teams (e.g. involvement in briefs).

· Provide guidance and direction to the planning teams on buying conditions.

· Interview and participate in hiring of junior employees if/when required.

· Proactively and independently contribute to and/or prepare media point of views (POVs).

· Attend media seminars and presentations as required, ensuring that junior employees are in attendance and leveraging learnings.

Desired Skills & Experience

· Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application.

· Mid / Intermediate level of experience in media investment.

· Previous experience buying in major markets, national networks and specialty.

· Professional negotiation skills.

· Professional presentation skills.

· Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.

· Professional analytical and financial acumen.

· Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and partnerships.

· Professional learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

· Highly developed organizational skills with professional attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time.

· Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc.

· Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

· Previous experience training junior employees.

· Proficient with media research tools.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients’ businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. Our consultative approach and agile model, rooted in diversity, equity and belonging, drive better business outcomes for brands. As the leading global media network in Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of clients including the following in Canada: BMO, Sobeys, PokerStars, FanDuel, Johnson & Johnson, SkipTheDishes, Sony, Spotify and Hershey. UM is the number one agency in Canada, as ranked by RECMA, and the most awarded media agency at the Media Innovation Awards and CMA Awards for the past two years. For more information, please visit umww.ca.

What's in it for you?
•    Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
•    A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
•    A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
•    A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
•    The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

UM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [email protected].