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      Job Number:6227   Job Type:AMC   Posted:3/24/10   Submit Resume:JOB6227
 
Title: Media Director
Industry: Food Processing & Manufacturing
Class of Trade:
Specialty Area:
Position Level:
Size of Company:
$10.1B ++ Sales Volume:
Position Reports To: General Manager
Job Location:
Northeast Relocation: Yes
   
Position Responsibilities: Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Responsible for buying , negotiating of all media including TV, Digital, Magazine, and Newpaper. Must have BUYING AND NEFOTIATING IN YOUR BACKGROUND
  • Work with the appointed media agency, brand teams and global media team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of media efforts
  • Negotiation of buying conditions with Agency and supplies
  • Manage and co-ordinate the media planning and buying
  • Support the brand teams in development of effective media campaigns
  • Control of spending vs plans
  • Develop/ train the brand teams media skill base
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of media trends
  • Identify and manage media opportunities for to drive their business forward
  • Analyze competitor media strategies and use this to improve company's campaign effectiveness/competitiveness
  • Identify and share media best demonstrated practice/ learnings within the country and internationally
   
Direct Reports:
Yes Education Required: BS/BA
 
Position Experience: Professional Qualifications:
  • Minimum 10 years media experience, with a proven track record of successful major negotiations with leading media providers (TV, Print and Digital)
  • Strong business leadership with proven examples of ability to spearhead strategic media planning initiatives
  • Educated to minimum bachelors degree level in a business or communications related subject  from a recognized University
IT Skills:
  • Intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
Personal Profile:
  • Strong negotiation skills and extensive experience working with media/ advertising agencies
  • Good understanding of research tools and an analytical approach to media plan development
  • Good listening and coaching skills
  • Track record of good initiative and strong results delivery
  • The business language is English, therefore English is essential. Fluency in other languages(s) is advantageous
Please note that the duties and responsibilities within this role may change over the course of employment, which will require flexibility.
 
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SUBMIT YOUR RESUME: JOB6227 (Word document preferred. Please, no ZIP files.)
   
Percent Travel: 25% international
 
 
 
 
 
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