Director, Business Solutions (Temp)

Who WeAre

Horizon Nextis one of the industrys most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people data and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy media planning and investment and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions we are always pushing ourselves to understandwhatsnext: our next innovation our next advancement in analytics the markets next media evolution and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today.

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.

WhatYoullDo
60% - Strategic Planning& Leadership

• Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our clients brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation heavily focusing on performance-based media & analytics driven approach to clientsuccess

• Collaborate with the VP on strategic marketing approach guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team activation teams and mediapartners

• Ensure team is following internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timelyworkflow

• Oversee final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams ensuring data is accurate presenting findings toclient

• Apply and leverage attribution models functionalities and benefits to build media recommendations and optimize futurecampaigns

• Oversee development ofstrategic framework for quarterly plans participateinteampresentations

• Lead the teams understanding of clients business and uncovering of motivations/needs

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

• With support from senior leadershipoverseethe day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality clientdeliverables

• Ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams to ensure a fully integratedapproach

20% - Client Relationship Development

• Advance client relationship by maintainingpositive rapport and championingtrust

• Communicate and build relationships with seniorlevelclients

• Tap into Horizon Next resources/tools and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic businesssolutions

• Ensure team is anticipatingclient requests guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively providesolutions

• Act as clients go-toserving as a trusted and consistentvoice in meetings and providingPOVs

• Manage client expectationsaround timelines and deliverables adjusting and reprioritizing asneeded

20% - Team Management & Supervision

• Provide ongoing real-time performance feedback to ensure continued teamgrowth

• Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines ensure team members have challenging level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn newskills

• Ensure team members have training and support needed to achieve developmentgoals

• Conduct junior team members performance reviews coaching to maximizesuccess

• Active role in conversations around staffing needs

• Promote the work of both junior and senior team members set a positive teamenvironment

• Participate in the interview process for junior teammembers

Who YouAre

• A strong writer presenter and communicator

• A strong team leader with people management skills

• Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities forgrowth

• Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally

• A problem solver with the ability to develop creativesolutions

• Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-pacedenvironment

• Proficient with marketing principles problem solving data andanalytics

• Well versed in communicating with and presenting to clients regularly

• Able to work well under pressure driving success in deadline drivenenvironments

• A supporter of and advocate for diversity equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Minimum7 yearsof experience in media planning and strategy

• Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media

• Strong leadership skills and experience developing media professionals ability to manage ateam

• Experience in a client relationship management role

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and toclients

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word) and media research/reporting resources

Certificates Licenses and Registrations

This role does not require certificates licenses orregistrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment

This role does not require any physicalactivity