Job DescriptionWho We AreHorizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Ad Age, Crain's New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture; DEI is our DNA. 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 prospect to grow.What You’ll Do45% - Strategic Planning & LeadershipGuide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our client’s brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation, ensuring a fully integrated approachCollaborate with the VP and SVP on strategic marketing approach, leading the translation of client goals with the Business Solutions team, activation teams, consumer insights teams and media partnersEnsure team is following internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timely workflowOversee final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams, ensuring data is accurate,



presenting findings to clientBuild and oversee strategic framework for all plans and lead presentationsLead the team’s understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs30% - Client Relationship DevelopmentMaintain positive rapport and champions trust with the clientLead team in producing insights from Horizon resources/tools to collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic business solutionsAnticipate client requests, guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively provide solutionsAct as client’s “go-to”, having a voice in meetings and providing POVs15% - Team Management & SupervisionWith leadership and support from senior leaders, manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverablesEnsure client deliverables are completed in a timely matter, understanding team’s bandwidthProvide ongoing, real-time, performance feedback to ensure continued team growthProactively provide team opportunities for career growth (I.E. Horizon training programs)Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensure team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skillsConduct team members’ performance reviews, coaching to maximize successPromote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environmentParticipate in the interview process for junior team members10% Relationship ManagementDevelop and maintain relationships with key leaders across various Horizon departments, in order to collaborate and lead conversations for your client business solutionsResponsible for leading client meetings and presentationsWho You AreA strong writer,



presenter and communicator; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and to clientsA strong team leader with people management skillsComfortable providing and receiving constructive feedbackA problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutionsNimble and flexible with ability to oversee multiple deliverables and client requestsA supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusionPreferred Skills & Experience7+ years of experience in media planning and strategyStrong understanding of marketing principles, analytics and media trendsStrong leadership skills and experience developing media professionals, ability to manage a teamExperience in a client relationship management roleProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word) and media research/reporting resourcesCertificates, Licenses and RegistrationsThere are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrationsPhysical Activity and Work EnvironmentThere are no requirements for physical activity and work environmentThe 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.In our recruitment process, we may use AI-powered tools to help identify potential candidates for this role.Applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation during the interview/hiring process should email the following: Salary Range:120,000.00 CAD - 150,000.00 -CAD#LI-KK1#LI-HYBRID#HMIDisclosures :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 of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.In our recruitment process, we may use AI-powered tools to help identify potential candidates for this role.Salary Range$120,000.00 - $150,000.00#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Business Solutions (Toronto)
🏢 Horizon Media
📍 Toronto