VP, Managing 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 andyour next breakthrough idea. Horizon Nextoperateswith 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 welcomedsafeand 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
Strategic Planning 30%

• 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 forprovidinghigh level strategic insights from campaignreporting executing across all channels

• Apply and leverage attribution models functionalities and benefits to build media recommendations andoptimizefuture campaigns

• Develop &maintainstrong understanding of allinternal and externalanalytics tools identifyappropriate applicationsbased on business needs

• Oversee development of strategic framework for quarterly planslead strategic client recommendations

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

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

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

Account Management 10%

• Responsible for agency revenue and profitability

• Overseethe day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables

• Have a thorough understanding ofclient contracts supportdevelopment & renegotiation of said contracts

• Partner withSVP & EVPon staffing needs and plans

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

Relationship Development & Management 35%

• Advance client relationship bymaintainingpositive rapport and championing trustthrough thorough understanding of their businessand consistent delivery

• Develop andmaintainrapport and relationshipwith senior level clients

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

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

• Ensure team isanticipatingclient 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 POVs

Team Management & Supervision 20%

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

• 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

• Promote the work of both junior and senior team members 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

• Uses this knowledge to influence and innovate for clients & internal teams

Who YouAre

• A strong writerpresenterandcommunicator;who cancommunicate complex ideas with ease

• A strong teamleader 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 diversityequityand inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 12 years of experience

• Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media

• 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

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

Certificates Licenses and Registrations
N/A

Physical Activity and Work Environment
N/A

Salary Range:$3269.00 to$4423.00a week. A successful applicants actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon but not limited to skill sets experience and traininglicensure/certifications and equity.

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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