About Flywheel
Flywheel’s suite of digital commerce solutions accelerates growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world’s leading brands. We give clients access to near real‑time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.
The Opportunity
The Media Director will be the team lead, responsible for maintaining excellence in planning, implementation and optimisation of key CPG accounts working with retailers’ ecosystems. They will develop and maintain a strong knowledge of client business and apply their media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs/objectives.
What You Will Do
- Lead the development, presentation and implementation of holistic media strategies on a key, fast‑paced piece of business.
- Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation for enhanced media plans and results across all media touchpoints.
- Offer guidance, support and proactive solutions to the team regarding problems that arise in the media planning and buying process.
- Act as a key media visionary and client lead.
- Define and implement processes for continuous measurement and improvement (goal setting with client, team and intra‑agency), including workflow and process streamlining.
- Leverage research, segmentation information and data to uncover strong consumer insights to properly inform media strategy.
- Prepare, evaluate and implement media plans, oversee setup, execution and reporting.
- Confidently present and sell media recommendations to clients.
- Participate in new business and integration of new clients into the media department, as needed.
Who You Are
- Proficiency in media planning through relevant experience, typically 7+ years, with emphasis on digital and/or shopper media.
- Experience planning and executing retail media with emphasis on Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy and Amazon.
- Digital emphasis on shopper marketing, display, social media, influencer marketing and video.
- Firm understanding of communication strategy, media planning/buying, negotiation and performance analysis.
- Proficiency in measurement, research and planning tools (MRI, Simmons, etc).
- Demonstrate curiosity for the omnichannel/digital landscape and constantly evolving ecosystem, including trends and technologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interacts daily with media vendors, internal account/creative leadership teams, finance and corporate media.
- Availability to travel if needed.
Salary Range: $123,000 USD – $123,000 USD
Working at Flywheel
We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture.
- Global office hubs where team members can go to feel productive, inspired and connected to others – frequent hub office visits.
- Flexible vacation time.
- Great learning and development opportunities.
- Benefits that help you live your best life.
- Parental leave and related benefits.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- ERG support for inclusion and identity.
- Background check required for hired candidates.
The Interview Process
Every role starts with an introductory call with our Talent Acquisition team to assess fit and experience. Throughout the process you may meet several team members, complete skill assessments, take-home assignments or live coding exercises depending on the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E‑Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.
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