Description
Position Summary
The Buyer, Investments will work as part of an integrated media investment team. The role involves substantial interaction and collaboration with client account leads as well as team members in the finance and client groups that are part of Media Experts and IPG Mediabrands. This position requires you to support the team with the maintenance and preparation of monthly budget forecasting, customer audits and analyses, as well as ensuring agency-wide targets and commitments are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting reports.
- Assist in investigating, explaining, and resolving variances where applicable (current vs. forecast, current vs. prior years, quarter vs. quarter, etc…).
- Coordinate with the planning/buying teams with regards to forecasts, rates and plans to ensure annual targets and commitments are met.
- Proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape.
- Attend media seminars and vendor presentations as required.
- Take initiative to streamline and improve upon existing processes, providing tangible solutions for on-going and future challenges.
- Assist in the preparation of client billing estimates and reconciliations.
- Assist in solving and clearing billing discrepancies and queries.
- Develop proficiency with media-related tools and research systems.
- Perform other duties/ad hoc projects as assigned which are within the scope of this role
Desired Skills & Experience
- Post-secondary education – bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong internal client relationship skills.
- Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development, etc.
- Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel).
- Proficiency in Excel tools such as: Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, conditional formatting, IF statements, GETPIVOTDATA, etc.
Working collaboratively with Canada’s most iconic brands, Media Experts’ mission is to forge deeper connections with consumers. Our comprehensive view of this diverse and ever-changing landscape allows us to create impactful integrated media solutions. Since 1981, we have stood out as pioneers, thought leaders and mavericks. Our playbook for success is built on innovative approaches and unique technologies and is firmly rooted in our culture of care and commitment to our partners and collaborators. We are uniquely positioned to help our clients win in the Canada of today and tomorrow.
Media Experts is a leading full-service media agency delivering integrated solutions for clients such as Bell Canada, Honda, Netflix, Interac, Moosehead, Pizza Pizza, Royal Canadian Mint and Specsavers. With three offices strategically located in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Media Experts is part of the IPG Mediabrands network. For more information, please visit www.mediaexperts.com.
This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
Expected Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:
• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.
Media Experts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to canadatalent@mbww.com.
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