We are PMG
Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.
As our Senior Manager for Client Strategy, you’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction for our clients and leading a talented, diverse team of leads, associates, and managers. In this role, you’ll design impactful, full-funnel media plans, drive results across campaigns, and build lasting client relationships, positioning our team as a trusted partner in our clients’ growth. You’ll also guide and inspire your team, fostering an environment of professional development and innovation. With a deep understanding of full-funnel media strategy, execution, and analysis, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you’ll help our clients reach their goals while driving meaningful career growth within your team.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and lead strategic, full-funnel media plans that align with each client’s brand vision and goals, leveraging past learnings and planning tools where needed.
- Use strong budget management skills to oversee spending and forecasting, optimizing ad spend to achieve client KPIs and identifying new growth opportunities.
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships through clear, consistent communication, anticipating client needs, and proactively offering ideas for growth.
- Work directly with senior leadership and media channel teams to create, update, and present media plans and deliverables (proficiently using Keynote, PowerPoint, or G-Slides).
- Serve as the primary connection between clients, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring cohesive communication and efficient collaboration to drive omnichannel media strategies.
- Lead and motivate a team of media experts, creating an environment that encourages forward-thinking solutions, innovation, and best practices.
- Ensure operational excellence by coordinating project schedules, managing go-to-market strategies, and prioritizing team initiatives.
- Tackle challenges efficiently and effectively, resolving issues quickly to exceed team and client expectations and using feedback to promote team growth.
- Partner with media and analytics teams to create reports and dashboards that provide data-driven insights and actionable recommendations for clients.
- Oversee omnichannel campaign performance, managing budget allocation, suggesting improvements, and addressing any issues as they arise.
- Develop and present comprehensive client reports across media channels, translating data into clear, impactful insights.
- Drive test-and-learn initiatives, overseeing tests, analyzing results, and guiding strategies for continuous improvement.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping up with shifting priorities while maintaining quick and effective communication with team members.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging media platforms, and technology advancements, providing clients with innovative insights and proactive recommendations.
- Develop a thorough understanding of each client’s business by analyzing industry, audience, and competitive landscape to deliver highly relevant, effective media strategies.
What You Will Bring
- 7+ years in digital marketing, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of people management experience, with strong skills in mentoring, training, and guiding team members to achieve their potential.
- A strong background in collaboration, driving alignment and teamwork across diverse stakeholders.
- A thoughtful approach to consulting, providing insightful guidance to address client needs and strategic goals.
- A solid understanding of digital marketing and insights management, helping you craft data-informed strategies that drive results.
- A proven ability to excel in marketing digital buying environments and multi-channel marketing, creating impactful, integrated media plans.
- Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides to support seamless data presentation and analysis.
- A focus on client service and coaching, fostering strong relationships and supporting professional growth within your team.
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build trust and inspire collaboration among clients and colleagues.
- Excellent organizational skills and experience with structured project management approaches, such as the waterfall model, to ensure efficiency and clear priorities.
- A data-driven mindset, translating analysis into actionable recommendations that exceed client expectations.
- A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a continual learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a customer-focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
- A dedication to people-focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.
What We Offer
- Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
- Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
- Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
- Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
- Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
- Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
- Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
- AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.
What Sets Us Apart
Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.
In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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What We Do
PMG is a global independent digital company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses strategy, creative, media, and insights, as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform Alli, to deliver Digital Made for Humans™. Our team is made up of over 500 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Athleta, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Kohler, McDonald’s, Nike, Old Navy, Sephora and Shake Shack runs across 85+ countries and has received top industry recognition from Cannes Lions to Adweek Media Plan of the Year.
Ranked by Deloitte, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Adweek as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation, PMG has grown because of its commitment to continuous improvement, business integrity, cultivating dynamic relationships, and putting people first. The company has been named Adweek's Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year, 2X MediaPost's Independent Agency of the Year, 7X Ad Age Best Places to Work, Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces for Parents, and one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators.
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