Media Director (Commerce Media - Target/Roundel)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective media strategies and plans across Target Roundel utilizing research tools, historical client data, and knowledge of the media landscape and innovations.
• Research, develop, and share POVs on new client opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients; work seamlessly with clients throughout campaign development and implementation, resolving any issues with regards to changes in direction, campaign goals, and budgets.
• Translate media strategies into tactical plans that achieve client's objectives and fit within budget.
• Create strong relationships with retail media partners and stay current on relevant upcoming offerings.
• Negotiate with vendor partners to obtain media availability and placement, advantageous rates, and added value; evaluate appropriate media opportunities for achieving client objectives.
• Act as a liaison between the media and account team to ensure that project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Monitor buys in progress, arrange for make goods and credits, and update any related changes in the buy software.
• Analyze and report results of media campaigns.
• Be the Media SME for the account, leading junior team members.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of media planning experience working in an agency setting.
• Must have deep experience working with Target Roundel RMN within the past year.
• Experience collaborating and leading with cross department partners such as creative, strategy, analytics, account, and project management.
• Experience as a people manager, leading and mentoring junior team members.
• Client facing experience.
• Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly, succinctly, and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail with strong mathematical and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Able to build relationships across the team, department, vendors, and clients.
• Proactive approach demonstrated by providing regular project timeline and budget updates and anticipating potential problems and obstacles.
• Ability to review results and performance of paid media campaigns based on success indicators, determine effectiveness, and report back to client.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with cross-department teams such as creative, strategy, analytics, and account management.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for junior team members.

Qualifications

• Educational background not explicitly specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

• Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution).
• Variety of paid time off offerings supporting work-life balance and wellness.
• Growth-oriented opportunities with training and feedback culture.