EVP, Managing Partner, Business Solutions

Who We Are

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 understand whats next: 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.

What Youll Do
Strategic Planning25%

• Leadthe 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 client success

• Collaborate withNextexecutive-levelleadershipon strategic marketing approach guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team activation teams and media partners

• Responsible for providing high level strategic insightsthat build client business in ongoing planning and quarterly business reviews

• Apply and leverageanalytical outputsto build media recommendations andongoing business growth

• Develop & maintain strong understanding of allinternal and externalanalytics tools identify appropriate applications based on business needs

• Lead the teams understanding of clients business anduncovering ofmotivations/needs; proactivelylearning about the business from a holistic perspective (e.g. quarterly earnings reports overarching business trends)

• Identify and evaluate emerging media technologies and partnerships that deliver transformational client outcomestied to client business success

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

Account Management25%

• Responsible forclient contracts negotiationsagency revenue and profitability

• Overseeoperations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables

• Construct staffing plans that support client needs and team member growth mapping

• Ensure collaboration with allinternal Horizon teams (e.g. channel & consumer research) to ensuretasks are within contract scope and are executed properly

• Responsible and accountablefor successful client connection and output

ClientRelationship Development & Management 25%

• Anticipate and proactively address enterprise client needs providing strategic counsel on business-critical initiatives

• Advance client relationship by maintaining positive rapport and championing trustthrough thorough understanding of their businessand consistent delivery

• Develop and maintain rapport and relationshipwithday-to-day up to mostsenior levelclients

• Maintain trust & partnership across direct team and overall organization ensuring positive collaboration

• Ensure team is anticipating client requests guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively provide solutions

• Manage client expectations around timelines and deliverables adjusting and reprioritizing as needed

• Understand when to elevate situations toexecutive leadership

• Act at clients most valued partnerserving as a trusted and consistent voice in meetings and providing POVsand thought leadership

• Participate inHorizon Next department-wide conversations and plans

Team Management & Supervision 20%

• Ensurean inclusive environment for team members tobe their whole selves & do their best work

• Provide executive oversight of multiple Business Solutions Teams ensuring consistent delivery of premium clientexperiences

• Provide ongoing real-time performance feedbackto Director/VP Directorto ensure continued team growth

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

• Ensure team members have support needed to achieve development goals

• Active role in conversations around staffing needs

• Set a positive team environment

Training & Development 5%

• Proactively take part in continued learning opportunities internally and externally

• Maintain active knowledge of industry trends attending relevantindustry conferences and events

• Usesthis knowledge to influence andinnovate forclients & internal teams

Who You Are

• A strong writer presenter andcommunicator;who cancommunicate complex ideas with ease

• A strong team leader with people management skills

• A self-starter whocanwork both independently and collaboratively to bring ideas to completion

• A calculated risk takerwith the foresight to understand implications

• Innately curious with a hunger forproactiveand creativeproblem solving

• Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth

• Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally

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

• Proficient with marketing principles problem solving data and analytics

• Well versed in communicating with and presenting to clients regularly

• Able tothriveunder pressure driving success in deadline driven environments

• A supporter of and advocate for diversity equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 15 years of experience

• Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media

• Vast client experience in categories including retail DTC CPG

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

• Experience in a client relationship management role

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

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

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Physical Activity and Work Environment
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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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