Sr. Business Manager Jobs

Description

WHO IS GTB?

GTB is a global performance marketing agency, focused on inspiring action for its clients. Founded in 2007 to accelerate performance for some of the world’s most iconic brands, GTB is part of WPP’s industry-leading network of companies driving creative transformation. GTB works across 6 continents with offices worldwide. Learn more at GTB.com.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Sr. Business Manager

Could this be you?

The Sr. Business Mgr. is the SME for financial aspects regarding video, radio, OLV, integrated productions and intelligent content initiatives. An upstream strategic thinker that offers solutions before the bid process even begins. You are the main point of contact for producers, account management and agency leadership for all business affairs matters. A positive, can-do attitude and a curiosity to always learning more is as important as the day-to-day responsibilities.

You will….

• Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract in accordance with Agency and client policies
• Capable of ideating production/post strategies for efficiencies and quality
• Experience in intelligent content initiatives (Addressable TV, CTV, DCO), is a PLUS
• Partner with Legal as needed to assess risk and negotiate agreements
• Partner with Production, Creative and Account and other internal partners to manage projects from creative development, through post-production to final client billing. Includes managing the triple-bid process and awarding projects
• Interface and coordinate with creative, client engagement, accounting, legal and outside production partners
• Externally, work with Ford Production/Purchasing team to ensure that we are following mandated procurement guidelines
• Work closely with producers and client procurement team to offer solutions, negotiate costs, create estimates and payment terms
• New vendor set-up, agency estimates/addendums/reconciliation, including managing vendor PO’s and invoices.
• Write/issue/maintain appropriate bid award documents, i.e, PO’s, production contracts, insurance, copyright material, etc…
• Work with legal teams to outline, develop and process Contracts, MSA’s and SOW’s
• Have knowledge of legal guidelines for commercial production, licensing language, trademark, rights of privacy, copyright and production insurance

You have…

• Previous experience as a producer within an agency a definite plus
• 5+ years experience, preferably in a fast-paced advertising/media agency
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines. Able to multi-task with a variety of projects and tasks
• Strong knowledge of video, multi-channel executions. Print knowledge is a plus
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams
• Must be well organized with strong communication skills (both verbal and writing).
• Exceptional initiative, pitch-in, multi-tasking, attention to detail and follow through skills a must
• Exhibits a calm and patient demeanour when facing stressful situations and urgent deadlines
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for commercial production, licensing language, trademark, rights of privacy, copyright, production insurance
• Experience managing contracts and procurements
• Comprehensive knowledge and administration of the SAG/AFTRA/AFM Commercials Contracts and extensive knowledge of AICP and AICE bid forms
• Extreme Reach experience and it’s capabilities/services
• Naturally curious with a desire to continuously learn, evolve and grow your skill-set

Benefits Of Working Here

• Health and dental benefits
• WPP employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• A focus on your physical and mental health (e.g. free work out app)
• Agency get togethers on campus or virtually
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• Paid vacation, plus the following paid days off: 4 day long weekends for stat holidays (April to October; total 6 days), your birthday off, December holiday shutdown
• Learning and development opportunities
• Annual Mind & Body program