Group Director, OOH (Temp)

Job Title

The candidate will manage the support team in planning and implementation of strategically focused OOH plans, as well as manage Brand Team, Client and Vendor relationships for assigned group of accounts. This is a dynamic opportunity to join a forward thinking agency.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

Planning
Strategic Thinking
Negotiation
Supervision
Brand Team/Client Management
Manage OOH strategy team on all phases of planning, buying and post buy processes
Oversee development/presentation of strategically focused plans and recommendations with sound rationale
Build and manage strong Brand Team, Vendor and Client relationships
Participate in strategy development and brainstorming meetings with Brand Teams and Clients
Work with Brand Team to insure plans are on strategy and meet Client objectives
Negotiate OOH media buys, and assist Supervisors and Strategists on team in their continued development of negotiation strategies and tactics
Be an advocate for OOH print production services across brand teams
Stay current with the evolving landscape and on the advances in technology, innovation, digital OOH area, measurement and research as the industry advances forward
Participate in new business pitches
Supervise OOH Supervisors and their respective Strategist teams' day to day workloads, as well as monitor accuracy and professionalism in work produced
Knowledge and Skills Required

BA/BS Degree
Minimum of 5 years' experience planning & buying in all OOH media sectors (traditional digital, digital placed, cinema, and experiential formats), with at least 3 years at supervisory level
Strong negotiation skills across markets and formats
Solid relationships with all major OOH media vendors
Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and organize open items for self and staff
Ability to integrate and work successfully with various Agency teams, handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including math proficiency
Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem solving abilities
Strong understanding of basic media planning terms and concepts such as GRPs, ROI, reach and frequency
Expert understanding of TAB OOH Measurement methodology, and high comfort level with utilizing as part of planning process
Salary Range

$2,692.31 to $3,076.92 a week. A successful applicant's actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.
Base Pay
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