Group Account Director, Media Planning

• Strategic Growth & Vision: Drive 12-month business growth plans that move clients from "media buyers" to "business partners." You will define the whitespace opportunities and navigate the challenges of a fragmented Canadian media landscape.
• Planning Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end media planning process. You’ll ensure that 360-degree strategies are integrated, data-driven, and aligned with the customer journey.
• Thought Leadership: Curate custom learning agendas for clients, bringing the "New & Next" in media, and emerging tech to the forefront.
• Network & Resource Integration: Possess a deep knowledge of our agency network offerings (Creative, Data, PR, etc.) to pull in the right experts at the right time.
• Relationship Management: Build high-trust partnerships at the CMO/Director level, resulting in top-tier client satisfaction scores and long-term retention.
• Commercial Stewardship: Maintain a deep understanding of responsible financial management and contract negotiations.
• Team Architecture: Ensure talent and resources are aligned for success. You will mentor a team, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.

• The Experience: 10+ years of media-related experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or people-management role within a media agency.
• Strategic Mastery: Previous experience with strategic connections planning and a sophisticated understanding of customer journey mapping.
• Media Fluency: A "360-degree" planning background. You understand how to balance brand-building awareness with lower-funnel performance tactics.
• Canadian Market Expertise: A strong profile and established relationships with key Canadian media partners.
• Storytelling & Influence: Impeccable presentation skills with the ability to turn complex data into a compelling narrative for C-suite stakeholders.
• Proactive Mindset: You are comfortable looking 6–12 months ahead, anticipating market shifts before they impact your clients.
• Operational Rigor: You are as comfortable in a spreadsheet (managing agency fees and staffing) as you are in a brainstorm.

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients

• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions

• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays

• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)

• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport

• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)

• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’

• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies

• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!

• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.

• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.

• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.

• Maternity leave top up program.

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