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Working for PHD CanadaPHD Canada, with 40 years of Canadian history, are part of a Global network, and bring the breadth of global strength and the depth of local expertise to Canadian brands.Our people make the difference, striving to be the most strategic and creative-led media agency in a data and tech world that delivers growth for our clients.We are a culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation.We believe in our people and delivering great work for our clients. It is these ambitions that make PHD a great company to work for as well as rewarding work via client accolades and industry recognition.The resource is generally called upon to focus on one or more major accounts (revenues over $1M) as well as one or more teams in a complex business environment.The main focus of this function is: EMERGING TEAM LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISIONPROCESSAn excellent Supervisor is both creative and analytical. They will be recognized for their business acumen, entrepreneurial vision, passion, sense of organization, customer service, level of rigor, teamwork, leadership, accuracy, attention to detail and creativity. Lean forward and get started!An excellent Supervisor is both creative and analytical. They will be recognized for their business acumen, entrepreneurial vision, passion, sense of organization, customer service, level of rigor, teamwork, leadership, accuracy, attention to detail and creativity. Lean forward and get started!The Role & Expectations Client Engagement: Media Expertise via yourself or PHD subject expert Professional and open InclusiveCommunication & Collaboration: Accurate and professional Inclusive of all stakeholders Internal hub to ensure all is on trackAccountability: To your immediate integrated team seek and deliver support with enthusiasm To your client team our clients. kKnow their goals and help them to exceed PHD Network. sharing, gathering, supportingFinancial Management: Liaise with appropriate agency and client stakeholders Work within defined best practices (local or Global, Agency or Client) Attention to detailPeople Management: Coaching Planning Managers, Sr. Planning Managers, and/or Assistants within the team Coaching Planning Managers and/or Associates within the team Engage Senior team as required Recognize your strengths and opportunities as well as those within your teamLeadership: Knowledge is the foundation of leadership Observe and learn from others within and outside PHD Evolve and adapt as the situation dictatesMedia/Business Acumen: Never stop learning. Leverage all learning resources and tools at PHD/OMNICOM Working understanding of all areas of focus within PHD Be active within the industry by engaging with experts, attending events, challenging the norms and being open to the possibleYour Responsibilities: Media Planning Infuse every plan with thoughtful, functional, creative, data-driven executions rooted in insights. Familiarity with market research and media applications are crucial. Incorporate measurement and campaign optimization for ultimate performanceTeam Engage your team with enthusiasm, knowledge, questions and ideas. Aim towards the future. prepare to be a coach and mentor while being open to receiving valuable feedback from others. Leverage your team to grow skillsets, presentation skills, detail-orientation, technical skills, leadership and critical thinkingClient Management Build and maintain an effective working relationship with appropriate business leaders to continuously grow the account. Provide a unique point of view to help clients interpret the best way to test and scale new approaches and identify opportunities to grow their businessCross Team Alignment Work across multiple teams strategy, marketing sciences, activation, business lead and externally to understand and develop the most appropriate media concepts and buying strategies across multiple platformsSome Specific Responsibilities:Maintain appropriate confidentiality of client and agency informationKey contact on client business as appropriateResponsible for overall media process (planning/buying/on-line/strategy/data management etc.)Step forward, make informed decisions, become a leader. Establish a position before reviewing with your Director/ADOwn the relationships with appropriate partner agency personnelOrganize and book meetingsDevelop meeting agenda and contentInput into full agency team documents, POVs, opportunitiesParticipate in and lead ideation sessionsMeeting documentationAccountability for actively contributing to ongoing strategic insight into client business countability for providing ongoing strategic insight into client businessDevelop briefing document for Strategy teamActively input/develop strategic documents/discussionPresentation SkillsPrepares presentations in an organized and logical manner to actively pre-empt potential questions and to reassure clientsLeverage body language to solicit respect and attentionNotice and adapt to respond to verbal and non-verbal thoughts, feelings, and concerns of the audienceClient Interaction / SatisfactionAttentively listen during presentations and curiously ask questions to ensure understandingMaintain connections with all levels of clients to strengthen relationships and PHD relevancyLeverage insights from client reviews to identify ways to improve relationshipsParticipate in new business pitches as requiredLead the collaboration efforts of engaging engagement of the Activation and Performance TeamsContribute to campaign/client overviewContribute to briefing documentsIdeation sessions for go-to-market ideas/executionsBilling and finance managementManage Pre and -Post Buy reportsActively engaged in inexecution and optimization strategiesPartner to develop meaningful insights, opportunities and solutionsContribute to the PHD team with respect to recruiting, and contributing to teammates performance reviews as appropriatePrepare and manage the Growth Plans for all direct reportsManage ongoing check-ins throughout the yearUnderstanding client marketplace dynamics (economic, sales, competitive, consumer)Contribute/create competitive media reportsTrack competitive business success/growth/declinesEngage PHD network for global trends within relevant categoryEnsure utilization of PHD Proprietary and industry research tools in plan developmentFully understand the financial and billing position of each clientWorking knowledge of the client/agency contractPreparation and presentation of reports and strategic analyses to clientsAnnual/campaign media plansSWAT AnalysisCompetitive ReviewsVarious POVs of media OpportunitiesMeeting minutesStatus reportsPost buy reportsCampaign Tracking reportsTraffic sheetsPosition reportsComparison analysis (year over year, campaign v campaign, market v market etc)In depth knowledge of all media offline and online and strategiesPrint, OOH, Radio, Broadcast, Social, Digital, event, sponsorshipDemonstrate solid expertise/knowledge of data and analyticsManage client training from a media/communications perspectiveActively participate and support to PHD Values and agency initiativesRun client education seminarsPrepare and manage the Growth Plans for all direct reportsExpected Behavioral Attitude Leadership, initiative and entrepreneurial spiritPositivity, passion and determinationSpirit of collaboration and teamworkGood stress management, responsiveness and adaptabilityGood management of emotions and intentionsEffective management of prioritiesOrganizational skills and rigorCreativity and sense of innovationInterpersonal skillsCustomer's senseManagerial and political skillsNegotiation skillsActively represent and encourage others to act within the PHD ValuesCore Competencies Leadership/team building and mentoring capabilitiesStrategic ability (Insight)Creative thinkerSolid media evaluation skillsKnowledge of Industry & proprietary tools/resourcesProfessionalismExcellent presentation skillsExcellent communication skillsProblem solving abilitySound judgmentKey QualificationsUniversity/College education in marketing, communication or other relevant fields4+ years of experience in media or related fieldsBilingualism an asset but not requiredWorking knowledge of digital and traditional media ecosystemKnowledge of Industry Tools/Resources as asset (BBM, Google Analytics, Adwords etc)Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office Software