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Position Purpose: The Manager, Media oversees all aspects of traditional and digital investments for national and regional advertising and is a key influencer on corporate omni-channel strategy. Responsible for working with key stakeholders and business/initiative leaders across the enterprise to understand specific customer, business and communication goals as well as oversee the creation and execution of omni-channel plans within the context of the overall marketing mix. Analyzes industry trends, channel results and business environment to improve strategies and plan recommendations. Manages omni-channel budget and supports channel measurement, results reporting and insights. Helps direct agency planning, buying and activation for areas of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
•10% Budget Management - Budget management and stewardship of omni-channel investments
•15% Channel Expertise - Partner with omni-channel partners, key stakeholders and business/initiative leaders across the enterprise to develop channel recommendations that support key customer, business and marketing goals and objectives
•20% Direct Omni-Channel Plans - Help direct media agency and/or supervise direct reports on creation and execution of department-level omni-channel plans
•10% Reporting & Learning - Support the analysis of reporting on channel performance and audience behaviors and incorporate learnings into current and future planning
•25% Stakeholder Relationship Management - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key omni-channel stakeholders and business/initiative leaders across the enterprise
•20% Test & Learn - Test and learn new and emerging omni-channel trends/opportunities that will help support frictionless customer experiences, drive our business and create competitive advantage
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
•This position typically reports to Sr Manager, Media
•This position has 0 direct reports
Travel Requirements:
•Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
•Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
•Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Must be eighteen years of age or older.
•Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Omni-channel agency planning/buying experience
•Previous client-side omni-channel planning experience
•Previous leadership, mentoring and/or coaching experience
•Retail/multi outlet advertising experience
•Master's Degree
•Strong leadership abilities, experience supporting/mentoring team members and proven track record of building cross-functional work relationships, both internally and with external agency and platform partners
•Highly organized with an ability to combine strategic direction with hands-on tactical execution
•Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to conceptualize and build integrated omni-channel plans
•Strong presentation skills with ability to gain alignment on recommendations
•Must be proficient in Excel/Word/Powerpoint computer programs
•Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/responsibilities; must be organized and a strong communicator; may be involved in some mildly difficult situations
•Working knowledge of marketing, finance, advertising, merchandising and operations; builds effective partnerships throughout the organization
•Partners with omni-channel strategy leads and stakeholders to set strategic, long-term planning; thinks outside of the current day-to-day environment to create a vision of what the future looks like for our customers
Minimum Education:
•The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
•No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
•5
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
•No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
•None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
•None
Certifications:
•None
Competencies:
•Decision Quality
•Collaborates
•Drives Engagement
•Ensures Accountability
•Plans and Aligns
•Communicates Effectively
•Customer Focus
•Develops Talent
•Drives Results
•Manages Conflict