Media Implementation Account Manager | Sydney-NSW

Job Description

As Media Implementation Account Manager, you are responsible for the stewardship of the overall media buying process and the individuals that comprise your client Media Implementation Team in collaboration with your leader.

You will develop the members of your teams ability to implement market leading ideas and be instrumental in establishing processes and documentation that deliver on our Performance with Integrity ambition.

What you'll do:

• Use expert knowledge and senior media relationships to uncover innovative insights & provide points of view and thought leadership to wider the team
• Monitor team's communication with media partners, in particular their briefing and feedback to ensure it's timely, consistent and constructive
• Act as the custodian of all team processes and supporting documentation that relate to Media Implementation best practice
• Build value adding relationships with media owners, internal stakeholders, auditors and relevant clients
• Preparation of negotiation documents and monitor all financial commitments to media
• Arrangement of meeting, preparation of WIP reports, compilation of deal tracking and financial administration, campaign monitoring, buying and post analysis processes
• Consistently deliver of all campaign objectives in accordance with approved media plan

What you'll need:

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and advanced knowledge of Citrix Applications
• Experience negotiating deals to meet client expectations within budget
• Understanding of commercial arrangements with all clients
• Strong attention to detail, experience managing workflow and delegating tasks across the team
• Ability to lead and develop capability amongst a team of high performers
• Be informed and able to discuss media trends and current industry issues
• Strong relationship builder at a senior level
• Understanding of buying systems and utilising data to drive audience-based buying

What's in it for you?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
• We encourage and fully support flexible working
• Parental leave
• Fun social events - Annual ski trips

A little bit about us...

We are a proud part of the OMD global network, the world's leading marketing and communications agency. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff.

Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia's largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including:

Great Place to Work | Platinum Status: Top 50 for 15 consecutive years (2009-2024)

B&T | Media Agency of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021, Culture 2020

B&T Women in Media | Employer of the Year 2019 & 2020

Adnews | Media Agency of the Year 2020, Overall Agency of the Year 2020

Mumbrella | Media Agency of the Decade 2009 - 2019, Culture 2019

Adweek | Global Media Agency of the Year 2019 & 2020

Next steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

If you've got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact the Talent team. We'd love to hear from you.