Strategic Media Buying Manager

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Optimum Media Direction (OMD) Full time

With estimated annual earnings of $120,000-$180,000 in Brisbane, we are seeking an accomplished Strategic Media Buying Manager to join our team at Optimum Media Direction (OMD).

Company Overview

We are a proud part of the OMD global network, one of the world's leading marketing and communications agencies. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff.

Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia's largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including:

  • Great Place to Work | Ranked #7, Platinum Status: Top 50 for 14 consecutive years (2009-2023)
  • B&T | Media Agency of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021, Culture 2020
  • B&T Women in Media | Employer of the Year 2019 & 2020
  • Adnews | Media Agency of the Year 2020, Overall Agency of the Year 2020
  • Mumbrella | Media Agency of the Decade 2009 - 2019, Culture 2019
  • Adweek | Global Media Agency of the Year 2019 & 2020

Job Description

As a Strategic Media Buying Manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall media buying process and delivering our 'Performance with Integrity' ambition for two key accounts. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisation skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will ensure that all campaigns are monitored for each client, resolving issues and negotiating compensation when required. You will also be responsible for quality controlling all buys that you work on and overseeing ownership of campaign management, including delivery on communication goals and administration relating to the buying process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management to ensure that all campaigns are monitored for each client, resolving issues and negotiation compensation when required
  • Quality controlling of all buys that you work on and oversee
  • Ownership of campaign management including delivery on communication goals and administration relating to the buying process
  • Report to campaign delivery and provide ongoing insights that improve campaign performance
  • Ensuring all financial commitment to media are effectively monitored and managed for each of your clients and/or campaigns
  • Consistently deliver and document added value, identifying contractual value vs. secured additional value
  • Monitor network volume and share tracking, delivering on contractual commitments

Requirements

  • Demonstrated media buying experience
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisation skills
  • Able to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Solid understanding of media buying and media trends
  • A team player who is enthusiastic to continue learning and use their own initiative
  • A positive attitude and able to cope well with pressure

Benefits

  • Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
  • Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
  • All the tools, equipment, and mentors you need to be successful in your role
  • An open plan and dog-friendly office
  • Fully support flexible working
  • Parental leave
  • Fun social events - Annual ski trips

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