Media Manager

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**Position Purpose:**

The Manager, Media oversees all aspects of traditional and digital investments for national and regional advertising and is a key influencer on corporate omni-channel strategy. Responsible for working with key stakeholders and business/initiative leaders across the enterprise to understand specific customer, business and communication goals as well as oversee the creation and execution of omni-channel plans within the context of the overall marketing mix. Analyzes industry trends, channel results and business environment to improve strategies and plan recommendations. Manages omni-channel budget and supports channel measurement, results reporting and insights. Helps direct agency planning, buying and activation for areas of responsibility.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* 10% Budget Management - Budget management and stewardship of omni-channel investments
* 15% Channel Expertise - Partner with omni-channel partners, key stakeholders and business/initiative leaders across the enterprise to develop channel recommendations that support key customer, business and marketing goals and objectives
* 20% Direct Omni-Channel Plans - Help direct media agency and/or supervise direct reports on creation and execution of department-level omni-channel plans
* 10% Reporting & Learning - Support the analysis of reporting on channel performance and audience behaviors and incorporate learnings into current and future planning
* 25% Stakeholder Relationship Management - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key omni-channel stakeholders and business/initiative leaders across the enterprise
* 20% Test & Learn - Test and learn new and emerging omni-channel trends/opportunities that will help support frictionless customer experiences, drive our business and create competitive advantage

**Direct Manager/Direct Reports:**

* This position typically reports to Sr Manager, Media
* This position has 0 direct reports

**Travel Requirements:**

* Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

**Physical Requirements:**

* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

**Working Conditions:**

* Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

* Must be eighteen years of age or older.
* Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Omni-channel agency planning/buying experience
* Previous client-side omni-channel planning experience
* Previous leadership, mentoring and/or coaching experience
* Retail/multi outlet advertising experience
* Master's Degree
* Strong leadership abilities, experience supporting/mentoring team members and proven track record of building cross-functional work relationships, both internally and with external agency and platform partners
* Highly organized with an ability to combine strategic direction with hands-on tactical execution
* Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to conceptualize and build integrated omni-channel plans
* Strong presentation skills with ability to gain alignment on recommendations
* Must be proficient in Excel/Word/Powerpoint computer programs
* Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/responsibilities; must be organized and a strong communicator; may be involved in some mildly difficult situations
* Working knowledge of marketing, finance, advertising, merchandising and operations; builds effective partnerships throughout the organization
* Partners with omni-channel strategy leads and stakeholders to set strategic, long-term planning; thinks outside of the current day-to-day environment to create a vision of what the future looks like for our customers

**Minimum Education:**

* The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

**Preferred Education:**

* No additional education

**Minimum Years of Work Experience:**

* 5

**Preferred Years of Work Experience:**

* No additional years of experience

**Minimum Leadership Experience:**

* None

**Preferred Leadership Experience:**

* None

**Certifications:**

* None

**Competencies:**

* Decision Quality
* Collaborates
* Drives Engagement
* Ensures Accountability
* Plans and Aligns
* Communicates Effectively
* Customer Focus
* Develops Talent
* Drives Results
* Manages Conflict