SVP, Business Solutions (Temp) at Horizonmedia in New York City, NY

SVP, Business Solutions (Temp)
Location: New York, New York
Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon 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, AdAge, 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, so 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 opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Planning – 30%
Lead 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, heavily focusing on performance-based media & analytics driven approach to client success
Collaborate with executive-level leadership on strategic marketing approach, guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team, activation teams, and media partners
Responsible for providing high level strategic insights from campaign reporting, executing across all channels
Apply and leverage attribution models functionalities and benefits to build media recommendations and optimize future campaigns
Develop & maintain strong understanding of all internal and external analytics tools, identify appropriate applications based on business needs
Oversee development of strategic framework for quarterly plans, lead strategic client recommendations
Lead the team’s understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs; proactively learning about the business from a holistic perspective (e.g. quarterly earnings reports, overarching business trends)
Seek innovative media solutions to deliver on clients’ goals and evaluate current health of client business via analysis of relevant business metrics (ROI, A/S)
Ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams, to ensure a fully integrated approach
Sets vision and direction for client, based on needs and goals
Sees around corners and anticipates problems before they occur, to meet strategic goals of clients
Account Management – 10%
Responsible for agency revenue and profitability
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables
Have a thorough understanding of client contracts, support development & renegotiation of said contracts, puts together contract proposals
Partner with EVP on staffing needs and plans
Ensure collaboration with all internal Horizon teams (e.g., channel & consumer research) to ensure tasks are within contract scope and are executed properly
Responsible and accountable for all plans and deliverables, and any following actions and outcomes
Relationship Development & Management – 35%
Advance client relationship by maintaining positive rapport and championing trust through thorough understanding of their business and consistent delivery
Develop and maintain rapport and relationship with senior level clients
Tap into Horizon resources/tools and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions
Maintain trust & partnership across direct team and overall organization, ensuring positive collaboration
Ensure team is anticipating client requests, guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively provide solutions
Manage client expectations around timelines and deliverables, adjusting and reprioritizing as needed
Negotiate and develop client contracts, ensuring profitability and identifying ways to grow the business
Understand when to elevate situations to executive leadership
Act at client’s most valued partner, serving as a trusted and consistent voice in meetings and providing POVs
Participate in Horizon department-wide conversations and plans
Team Management & Supervision – 20%
Ensure an inclusive environment for team members to be their whole selves & do their best work
Provide ongoing, real-time, performance feedback to Director/VP, Director to ensure continued team growth
Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensure team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills
Ensure team members have support needed to achieve development goals
Active role in conversations around staffing needs
Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment
Training & Development – 5%
Proactively take part in continued learning opportunities internally and externally
Maintain active knowledge of industry trends, attending relevant industry conferences and events
Uses this knowledge to influence and innovate for clients & internal teams
Who You Are
A strong writer, presenter and communicator; who can communicate complex ideas with ease
A strong team leader with people management skills
A self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively to bring ideas to completion
A calculated risk taker with the foresight to understand implications
Innately curious, with a hunger for proactive and creative problem solving
Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth
Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally
Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with marketing principles, problem solving, data and analytics
Well versed in communicating with and presenting to clients regularly
Able to thrive under pressure, driving success in deadline driven environments
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
15+ years of experience
Thorough understanding of advanced analytics and performance media
Strong leadership skills and experience developing media professionals, ability to manage a team
Experience in a client relationship management role
Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and to clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media research/reporting resources
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
N/A
Physical Activity and Work Environment
N/A
Salary Range: $4,423.08 to $6,730.77 a week. A successful applicant’s actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.
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 for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer
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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 for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.