Company description
Spark Foundry is the agency that is shaped by ideas. We believe everyone’s ideas are powerful – big or small. Our knack for exploring them makes us better.

We strongly believe in collaboration, where a thriving working relationship leads to everyone’s best work. Luckily, this conviction attracts likeminded clients and talent to create a positive and magnetic team.

We’re constantly adapting to each of our clients’ businesses’ needs to avoid stagnation. This ensures that our clients get the best service to tackle their future-facing challenges and that our team stays on their toes.

Above all, we love to go above and beyond what’s expected of us. We’ve done this through media innovation that is recognized by both the industry and by our clients who reap the benefits.

The near future is very bright for Spark Foundry, whether that’s a result of Publicis Groupe’s investment in groundbreaking global & local tools and data solutions or because of the contagious momentum amplified by new team members and new clients.

Overview
The Digital Manager oversees a team of digital buyers, from direct digital to social, to ensure the flawless execution of media campaigns including accurate placement, positioning, messaging and delivery of client specific campaign KPI’s within approved budgets.

The Digital Manager works closely with the VP digital to ensure team members receive training in key areas of required expertise (vendor negotiations, media systems, tools, research) and fulfill their areas of responsibility. The Digital Manger must maintain quality control of all team activations and stimulate team productivity as well as collaboration with strategy and digital counterparts.

Responsibilities

Maintain overall control of workflow and assigned subordinate responsibilities within the group

Oversee the progress of all projects

Provide assistance, where necessary, to assure timely completion of projects

Maintain quality control of all group projects

Ensure that projects are produced completely,



correctly and with efficiency

Intercede as much as possible as to encourage individual subordinate initiative and to observe their personal abilities and growth

Works closely with VP and Director digital in collaboration with VP business leads to manage client business and staff in support of overall company objectives including sales KPIs

Collaborates with planning teams(s) as required to support the development and delivery of client media plans, recommendations, and campaign deliverables, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.

Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively / efficiently to meet client needs

Anticipates client needs in response to changing business / market landscapes and provides proactive information / solutions

Serve as the front-line day-to-day contact for digital clients, owning the daily client relationship by leading high-level digital conversations and acting as the bridge between client stakeholders and internal agency subject matter experts. Ensuring clear, responsive, and consistent communication by being the central point of contact for all digital topics (across digital channels).

Actively participates in the overall management of the group, offering solutions and supporting management decisions / direction

Develops process improvements and best practices to ensure consistency, flexibility and efficiency resulting in solutions that meet or exceed clients’ expectations

Assists in the preparation and execution of all special department assignments requested by management

Qualifications

6+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning,



buying and management

Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills (both French and English)

Strong negotiating skills

Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities

Able to build and strengthen client relationships

Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities

AI tools daily usage

Strong analytical abilities

Solid command of media research and reporting resources

Additional information
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Salary
Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $75 - 85k per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use
We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Spark is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request.

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📌 Manager, Digital (Ontario)
🏢 Publicis Groupe Holdings
📍 Ontario