Manager, Activation (National Video Investment)

The Manager, Activation is responsible for owning select media partnership relationships and assigned agency relationships, for structuring and framing new broadcast opportunities and managing the Assistant/Specialist to ensure the proper utilization and reconciliation of media buys. Responsibilities Cultivate and maintain relationships with Mediabrands agency buyers and assigned media partners Work with VP to ensure clients enrolled in media savings program are leveraging Orion often as their planning aligns Onboard new media partners with the agencies and ensure compliance with Orion media buying process Manage day to day with Assistant/Specialist for all deals and utilizations from agencies with respect to assigned agency and media partner relationships Work with Assistant/Specialist to prepare partnership recaps; present to media partners Renew/create new inventory deals with assigned media partners Reach out to agencies to determine future opportunities/spending in the pipeline Serve as point of contact for Finance for deal approvals by presenting the opportunities to monetize and prepare deal contract template for all partnerships to serve as point of contact with Legal Provide guide and support to junior staff; ensure team has received all tools and training to excel in their roles Required Skills and Experience Ties to the media community including agencies and media companies Extremely competent in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint a must) Strong communication, follow‑up, attention to detail and organization skills required Desired Skills and Experience Experience with Salesforce is a plus Proactive, driven and desire to be challenged daily Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications. Employment Transparency It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr IPG Mediabrands