Open position in all True Media office locations, including Kansas City, MO, Columbia, MO, St. Louis, MO, Portsmouth, NH and Minneapolis, MN; Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

The Associate Media Director of New Business will be a key member of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in new business and strategic planning. With extensive expertise in integrated media planning and a deep background in research and insights, they will drive creative opportunities to expand and enhance our agency's growth. This role is crucial in managing a fast-paced new business pipeline, helping to shape the future of our agency’s growth while expanding our strategic capabilities.

As a key lead across the growth team, they will provide strategic support and ownership to new business pitch process, providing rich research and insights leveraging our deep tool stack. This role will have a strong understanding of advanced measurement and the ability to structure measurement strategies. They will also provide fractional support for our current accounts to help inform and drive stronger strategies that lead to client retention.  

Your responsibilities will include contributing to business improvement by achieving personal and departmental goals and objectives efficiently and effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

New Business: 90% of time

• Will be a primary or secondary strategy lead for all new business and growth opportunities.
• Develop strategic procedures and frameworks that allow for us to move in a fast-paced environment to address incoming RFPs and delivery high-level work to support our growth pipeline.
• Utilization of advanced research tools to develop insights and uncover opportunities that outline market, industry, competitive and media trends.
• Identify current gaps in research to incite future actions and project what will bring significant value to our agency and clients.
• Develop decks that are customized to each project with a high-level of storytelling that are built on strategic pillars and principles.
• Support the agency in the use of advanced measurement tools and methodologies to ensure we level up client media effectiveness.
• Effectively develop and manage Measurement Strategies that connect media with clear KPIs and optimized metrics to ensure success of the media campaigns.
• Foster a space for communication within the team by establishing strong connections and implementing feedback loops to enhance training and education. 

Integrated Media Planning and Strategy Development: 10% of time

• Support our current Integrate planning team on research, strategy and channel planning.
• Ensure media strategies are aligned with client objectives, target audiences, media and industry landscape while supporting campaign goals.
• Develop content and support agency POVs/Case studies that drive our strategic view on media.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7-10 years in strategic planning, along with research and insights expertise. (New Business experience is highly preferred)
• 7-10 years of experience in a traditional and digital media planning/buying position at an advertising/media agency
• Experience delegating assignments to a fully developed integrated media team and providing oversight on project development, deliverables and adhering to timelines.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Proven ability to analyze data and market research to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in media planning tools and software, as well as analytics platforms (GA4, Commspoint, Nielsen, MRI, Vivvix, MarketMate, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, team members and other stakeholders in our agency.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs, industry trends, emerging media channels and internal structure changes.

Education

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with a degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, or communications preferred; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

Open position in all True Media office locations, including Kansas City, MO, Columbia, MO, St. Louis, MO, Portsmouth, NH and Minneapolis, MN; Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

The Associate Media Director of New Business will be a key member of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in new business and strategic planning. With extensive expertise in integrated media planning and a deep background in research and insights, they will drive creative opportunities to expand and enhance our agency's growth. This role is crucial in managing a fast-paced new business pipeline, helping to shape the future of our agency’s growth while expanding our strategic capabilities.

As a key lead across the growth team, they will provide strategic support and ownership to new business pitch process, providing rich research and insights leveraging our deep tool stack. This role will have a strong understanding of advanced measurement and the ability to structure measurement strategies. They will also provide fractional support for our current accounts to help inform and drive stronger strategies that lead to client retention.  

Your responsibilities will include contributing to business improvement by achieving personal and departmental goals and objectives efficiently and effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

New Business: 90% of time

• Will be a primary or secondary strategy lead for all new business and growth opportunities.
• Develop strategic procedures and frameworks that allow for us to move in a fast-paced environment to address incoming RFPs and delivery high-level work to support our growth pipeline.
• Utilization of advanced research tools to develop insights and uncover opportunities that outline market, industry, competitive and media trends.
• Identify current gaps in research to incite future actions and project what will bring significant value to our agency and clients.
• Develop decks that are customized to each project with a high-level of storytelling that are built on strategic pillars and principles.
• Support the agency in the use of advanced measurement tools and methodologies to ensure we level up client media effectiveness.
• Effectively develop and manage Measurement Strategies that connect media with clear KPIs and optimized metrics to ensure success of the media campaigns.
• Foster a space for communication within the team by establishing strong connections and implementing feedback loops to enhance training and education. 

Integrated Media Planning and Strategy Development: 10% of time

• Support our current Integrate planning team on research, strategy and channel planning.
• Ensure media strategies are aligned with client objectives, target audiences, media and industry landscape while supporting campaign goals.
• Develop content and support agency POVs/Case studies that drive our strategic view on media.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7-10 years in strategic planning, along with research and insights expertise. (New Business experience is highly preferred)
• 7-10 years of experience in a traditional and digital media planning/buying position at an advertising/media agency
• Experience delegating assignments to a fully developed integrated media team and providing oversight on project development, deliverables and adhering to timelines.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Proven ability to analyze data and market research to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in media planning tools and software, as well as analytics platforms (GA4, Commspoint, Nielsen, MRI, Vivvix, MarketMate, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, team members and other stakeholders in our agency.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs, industry trends, emerging media channels and internal structure changes.

Education

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with a degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, or communications preferred; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

Open position in all True Media office locations, including Kansas City, MO, Columbia, MO, St. Louis, MO, Portsmouth, NH and Minneapolis, MN; Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

The Associate Media Director of New Business will be a key member of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in new business and strategic planning. With extensive expertise in integrated media planning and a deep background in research and insights, they will drive creative opportunities to expand and enhance our agency's growth. This role is crucial in managing a fast-paced new business pipeline, helping to shape the future of our agency’s growth while expanding our strategic capabilities.

As a key lead across the growth team, they will provide strategic support and ownership to new business pitch process, providing rich research and insights leveraging our deep tool stack. This role will have a strong understanding of advanced measurement and the ability to structure measurement strategies. They will also provide fractional support for our current accounts to help inform and drive stronger strategies that lead to client retention.  

Your responsibilities will include contributing to business improvement by achieving personal and departmental goals and objectives efficiently and effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

New Business: 90% of time

• Will be a primary or secondary strategy lead for all new business and growth opportunities.
• Develop strategic procedures and frameworks that allow for us to move in a fast-paced environment to address incoming RFPs and delivery high-level work to support our growth pipeline.
• Utilization of advanced research tools to develop insights and uncover opportunities that outline market, industry, competitive and media trends.
• Identify current gaps in research to incite future actions and project what will bring significant value to our agency and clients.
• Develop decks that are customized to each project with a high-level of storytelling that are built on strategic pillars and principles.
• Support the agency in the use of advanced measurement tools and methodologies to ensure we level up client media effectiveness.
• Effectively develop and manage Measurement Strategies that connect media with clear KPIs and optimized metrics to ensure success of the media campaigns.
• Foster a space for communication within the team by establishing strong connections and implementing feedback loops to enhance training and education. 

Integrated Media Planning and Strategy Development: 10% of time

• Support our current Integrate planning team on research, strategy and channel planning.
• Ensure media strategies are aligned with client objectives, target audiences, media and industry landscape while supporting campaign goals.
• Develop content and support agency POVs/Case studies that drive our strategic view on media.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7-10 years in strategic planning, along with research and insights expertise. (New Business experience is highly preferred)
• 7-10 years of experience in a traditional and digital media planning/buying position at an advertising/media agency
• Experience delegating assignments to a fully developed integrated media team and providing oversight on project development, deliverables and adhering to timelines.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Proven ability to analyze data and market research to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in media planning tools and software, as well as analytics platforms (GA4, Commspoint, Nielsen, MRI, Vivvix, MarketMate, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, team members and other stakeholders in our agency.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs, industry trends, emerging media channels and internal structure changes.

Education

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with a degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, or communications preferred; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Talent Solutions

LOCATION: Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, St Louis, Greater Boston, Bronx, Newark NJ, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, NCR, Orlando, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle. 

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas seeks a Manager, Talent Solutions to cultivate a pipeline of employers that can hire multiple Per Scholas graduates for IT jobs.  The role is a unique opportunity to raise awareness about Per Scholas in the business and employer community and build sustainable talent pipelines between employers and our graduates.  

The successful candidate will have strong marketing, sales, and business development experience, preferably in technology, talent acquisition, and human resources. Success in this role will be measured by achieving 100+ employment opportunities annually and meeting the team’s monthly and yearly talent placement goals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Develop a new enterprise-level employer business development strategy with internal and external stakeholders. This will include sector and occupational analysis and informational interviews with existing employer partners and Per Scholas colleagues.
• Cross-sell other options for engagement with Per Scholas, including customized training opportunities and training and development services
• Analyze new trends and opportunities within the industry that will help you develop and maintain a strong understanding of the market and our competitors.
• Implement a local, enterprise-level strategy to sustainably secure 5-10 employer accounts who will commit to 7 or more hires annually across multiple business lines, focusing on job placements in IT support, software engineering,  cybersecurity, and entry-level cloud roles. This will include an entire sales cycle from networking and prospecting through initial stage relationship management to successfully landing and fulfilling a volume job order, with high employer satisfaction.
• Build professional, working, and consultative relationships with clients within Metro Atlanta by developing a nuanced understanding of the industry's unique client/business needs.
• Work closely with the Director of Talent Solutions, career coach, and instructors to ensure students are matched to appropriate job opportunities.
• Manage accounts to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Maintain real-time records in CRM (Salesforce.com) and active communication with clients
• Additional tasks and projects assigned by your direct manager. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent relevant experience) and at least two years of Talent Acquisition, Sales, Human Resources, or Business Development experience, with a proven track record of closing multiple deals leading to repeat clients or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience presenting to senior executives (C-Level), operational managers as well as technical and non-technical staff
• Success in leading and executing the sales process with expert sales, organizational, business, and professional skills
• Consultative selling and relationship management skills to drive results with clients
• Expert business knowledge to understand the business needs that drive clients to hire Per Scholas graduates
• A deep understanding of the IT industry’s talent/workforce needs, current staffing, and future growth trends, as well as connections within the employer landscape in the Atlanta area
• Demonstrated creativity in the development of solutions to diverse customer needs, including requirements documents, statements of work, and contracts
• Track record of excellent relationships with partners and executives

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
• You are an effective communicator with excellent written, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and projects with consistent follow-through. 
• You are self-directed, analytical, and comfortable making decisions to adapt strategies and processes based on current conditions.
• You are tech-savvy and enjoy keeping current on trends
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of 55,000 with a range between $50,000 and $60,000. The salary difference is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.