VP, Managing Director, Business Solutions

Job Description

The role of the VP Director Business Solutions is to guide the Business Solutions team in delivering industry-leading service in all key areas including : marketing consumer and channel insights creative and effective channel planning buy implementation and analysis and account stewardship. The VP Director Business Solutions will use their knowledge of traditional and emerging media platforms and strategies to ensure a comprehensive marketing approach to plan will ensure best practices are developed and implemented across all areas. They will build and maintain relationships based on trust across all appropriate client levels media partners partner agencies and between agency departments. They oversee the professional growth of the team through balanced project management and the effective use of HMI tools and VP Director Business Solutions will also serve an advocate for the agency and their clients brands within the industry.

Who We Are

Horizon Media founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune AdAge Crains New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.

At Horizon we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture and experience together.

Our simple recipe for success We hire talented people (thinkers doers dreamers makers) challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

What Youll Do

The role of the VP Business Solutions is to guide the Business Solutions team in delivering industry-leading service in all key areas including marketing consumer and channel insights creative and effective channel planning buy implementation and analysis and account stewardship. The VP will use their knowledge of traditional and emerging media platforms and strategies to ensure a comprehensive marketing approach to plan development. They will ensure best practices are developed and implemented across all areas. They will build and maintain relationships based on trust across all appropriate client levels media partners partner agencies and between agency departments. He / she will oversee the professional growth of the team through balanced project management and the effective use of Horizon tools and resources. The VP will also serve an advocate for the agency and their clients brands within the industry.

40% - Client Relations

30% - Strategic Leadership

20% - Team Development

10% - Stewardship

Advance the client relationship by maintaining positive rapport and champions trust

Lead Business Solutions teams understanding of clients business and uncovering of motivations / needs

Collaborate with Managing Director on strategic marketing approach guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team activation teams and media partners

Seek new media solutions to deliver on clients goals and evaluate current health of client business via analysis of relevant business metrics (ROI A / S)

Tap into Horizon resources / tools and collaborate with partner agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions

Manage professional team growth by instilling media principles administering performance reviews and guiding development of deliverables

Develop internal and external processes and cadence for streamlined and timely workflow

Oversee client contracts and staffing needs

Oversee all members of the Brand Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables

Ensure Activation Team deliverables are aligned with media strategy and that Activation teams are well versed with knowledge of the clients business

Manage performance reviews coaching to maximize success setting goals for career development

Lead interview process for new candidates

Who You Are

A strong writer presenter and communicator who can communicate complex ideas with ease

A strong team leader with people management skills

A self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively to bring ideas to completion

A calculated risk taker with the foresight to understand implications

Innately curious with a hunger for proactive and creative problem solving

Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth

Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally

Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment

Proficient with marketing principles problem solving data and analytics

Well versed in communicating with and presenting to clients regularly

Able to thrive under pressure driving success in deadline driven environments

An advocate for and supporter of Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience developing strategic media recommendations

Strong Leadership skills and experience developing a team of media professionals

Experience in a client relationship management role

Familiar with marketing principles and problem solving and analytics

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Certificates Licenses and Registrations

N / A

Physical Activity and Work Environment

N / A

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$170000.00 - $230000.00

A successful applicants actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individuals skill sets experience training education licensure / certifications and qualifications for the role. As an organization we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage life and disability insurance retirement savings plans company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO) mental health and wellness resources pet insurance childcare resources identity theft insurance fertility assistance programs and fitness reimbursement.

Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

Business Development,Expense Management,Financial Acumen,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Acquisitions,Investment Banking,Relationship Management,Social Media Management,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 170000 - 230000