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About The Opportunity In the Director, Media Strategy & Planning position, you will help to shape and execute the online marketing strategies, develop and optimize highly-effective paid campaigns across media channels, with the goal to increase customer base and engagement levels. This is a role where you will partner with client managers and innovation leaders from one of our major technology clients. Our ideal candidate is an outstanding senior digital marketing leader with experience across all facets of digital marketing, a fast and flexible go-getter who jumps on new opportunities, with a natural aptitude for collaboration. Humility and collaboration are also a big part of their DNA. Sound like you? Then lets get acquainted! At this time, all positions are exclusively work from home. Once the company decides to resume normal office operations, your time will be spent in our office, though frequency is subject to change based on business needs and general health and safety considerations. What Youll Do Interface with senior executives and provide thought leadership on media landscape Manage and mentor a team of associate directors, media planners and media buyers Think strategically about complex programs for multiple clients and a global portfolio, providing thoughtful recommendations and action plans for campaigns that drive high ROI Manage resources across a global portfolio of paid media programs Develop media plan strategies and tactically execute online customer acquisition campaigns in alignment with customer goals Drive and execute large scale paid campaigns across Google media channels (Google Ads SEM, GDN, YouTube, DV360, etc) and Social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and others) Provide ongoing management and optimization of these campaigns with a heavy emphasis on tracking, automation, script creation and reporting Analyze, review and present Quarterly Business Reviews to stakeholders and recommend areas of growth for the account. Mentor your team to develop and tactically execute online customer acquisition strategies and campaigns for our clients products Responsible for team-wide key performance metrics on large scale paid campaigns Lead strategy and recommendations for customer experience testing and optimizations throughout the customer journey (ad creative, ad placement, landing page experience, conversion forms, post-conversion relationship, A/B and multivariate testing, etc). Work closely with multiple clients to drive success in meeting their goals and partner with the cross-channel leads for integrated campaign program development. Oversee client financials and account profitability Mentor, manage, and grow direct reports What We Need Of You 12+ years of digital marketing leadership with deep expertise across the Google Stack, major social platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, X, TikTok), and advanced programmatic media. Strong communication skills required, with proven experience presenting to clients and vendor partners Proven leader in full-lifecycle digital campaign management, from strategy and planning to execution and insightful reporting Resourceful and self-directed leader who thrives in dynamic environments, adept at managing uncertainty and working autonomously to achieve objectives Excellent leadership, management and organization skills Highly skilled in driving effective cross-functional communication, ensuring alignment and synergy within a fast-paced, energetic team environment Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate and present complex data insights clearly and compellingly to clients Proven strategic capabilities, consistently translating complex challenges into innovative recommendations, robust action plans, and campaigns that drive ROI Innately proactive and highly organized, this disciplined self-starter consistently takes initiative to achieve ambitious goals A proven entrepreneurial mindset, adept at spearheading initiatives and strategies that accelerate the organization''s growth trajectory Plus Undergraduate degree required, showcasing robust analytical skills and strong academic achievement. Master''s degree a plus Proficiency with digital Ad Servers, advanced campaign optimization platforms, and online tracking solutions, particularly Google Analytics, is a distinct advantage At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. Monks is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under local accessibility laws. What We Offer Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status. Salary Range$150,000$165,000 CAD About Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AImanaged by the industrys best and most diverse digital talentto help the worlds trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweeks Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions'' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchangers Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweeks first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweeks Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better representsand resonates withthe world around us. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Monks by 2x Get notified about new Planning Director jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada . 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