Buyer, Local Investment

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Overview

The Buyer, Local Investment role at Mediabrands is responsible for negotiating, placing and maintaining Local video and audio buys on behalf of our clients. Negotiators must work collaboratively with other disciplines such as Strategy, Communications Design, and Client Advisors. The position requires a strong aptitude for buying and the ability to multi-task. A high level of attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work under pressure is required. A Buyer will always exhibit a collaborative and fair demeanor with media partners to honor the Initiative culture and service commitments we declare in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to clients and assist in preparing presentation materials and POVs
• Collaborate with various teams and external partners, communicate effectively, and train associates
• Place, confirm, and monitor media buys, manage added value and promotional executions
• Monitor market conditions, offer solutions to problems, and pull research reports as needed
• Execute day-to-day account activities, including stewardship, buy entry, monitoring, and discrepancy resolution
• Develop and maintain media partner relationships, negotiate pricing and added value executions
• Ensure understanding of MAGNA and IPG Mediabrands priority media partners
• Maintain prioritization: 10% client, 50% internal, 40% commercial

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy and Communications Design teams 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledgeable in media math 
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system

Desired Skills and Experience

• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• 1+ years of Media experience. Preferably as a Partnerships Associate Skills
• Proven problem solving ability
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities

Wage and Benefits 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. 

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications. 

Employment Transparency 

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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