Supervisor, Brand Strategy

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Named “Most Innovative Agency” by Campaign US, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency that provides ingenious solutions for brands looking to challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Starz and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Role

The Accelerator Group represents a diverse spectrum of new business and high growth categories like functional and alcoholic beverages, education, retail, fashion, and CPG. Reporting to the Associated Director, Brand Strategy, the Supervisor will take the lead on developing strategic content and identifying insights that inform the overall media recommendation. This is a client-facing role working with both the clients as well as internal teams and external agency partners.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Development

·       Collaborate on media and marketing recommendations using a holistic media approach

·       Develop, implement and maintain strategic and integrated client media plans and marketing recommendations

·       Build plan options that deliver against objectives

·       Focus on details, including having strong data/rationale support recommendations

·       Have an intimate knowledge of the client’s brand and product details

·       Be proactive: Show interest in constantly learning and growing

Integration

·       Work collaboratively with multiple groups both internally and externally (client and creative agency)

·       Take the lead on working with Analytics and Investment teams

·       Manage workflow and process procedures are followed and manage expectations

Manage & Mentor

·       Represent Canvas Worldwide professionally with clients and industries

·       Able to direct team and foster an environment for growth and learning

·       Ensure that deadlines are met, including managing internal expectations

·       Promote and open and supportive working environment where opinions, views, and ideas are welcome and shared

·       Ensure the team is informed of broader view of client needs and strategies

·       Provide oversight on junior staff to ensure work is 100% error-free

Qualifications:

High level proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office products as well as planning tools

Proven ability to drive projects from start-to-finish

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills, ability to communicate to internal managers and clients

Possess a strong and proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility and communicate priorities to direct reports

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Excellent time management skills and ability to follow through

Extremely detail-oriented and precise

Proven ability to maintain strong internal, external, and client relationships

Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

3-7 years of experience in Media Strategy or Planning

2+ years of mentoring and developing staff

Salary and Benefits

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring