Associate Director, Business Solutions

About the role

Job Description Job Description Who We Are   Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand what’s next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market’s next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today.      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   50% - Strategic Planning & Leadership   Guide 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  Collaborate with the Director and VP on strategic marketing approach, guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team, activation teams, and media partners  Ensure team is following internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timely workflow  Oversee final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams, ensuring data is accurate, presenting findings to client  Apply and leverage attribution models functionalities and benefits to build media recommendations and optimize future campaigns   Build strategic framework for quarterly plans and lead presentations  Help lead the team’s understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs  Ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams, to ensure a fully integrated approach   20% - Client Relationship Development   Maintain positive rapport and champions trust with the client  Tap into Horizon Next resources/tools and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions  Anticipate client requests, guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively provide solutions   Act as client’s “go-to”, having a voice in meetings and providing POVs   30% - Team Management & Supervision    With leadership and support from senior leaders, manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables  Provide ongoing, real-time, performance feedback 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  Conduct junior team members’ performance reviews, coaching to maximize success  Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment  Participate in the interview process for junior team members   Who You Are   A strong writer, presenter and communicator   A strong team leader with people management skills  Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth  Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally   A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions  Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment  Proficient with marketing principles, problem solving, data and analytics  A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion  Preferred Skills & Experience     Minimum 5-7 years of experience in media planning and strategy  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     This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations       Physical Activity and Work Environment   This role does not require any physical activity  #LI-KK1 #LI-HYBRID #NEXT 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. Salary Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.   We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.