• You will have ongoing direct client contact for those brands under your specific responsibility 

• Gather and analyze data and human insights to determine the client’s advertising and media needs, 

• Create and present media plans to clients 

• Analyzes media alternatives and make recommendations as to how to best allocate the Advertising budget 

• Clearly communicates client brand and campaign objectives to the team to ensure insightful and strategic connections plan delivery that bring human connections to life 

• Provides guidance to and mentors Media Strategy Planners and Assistants to ensure their successful professional development
• Provides oversight to accuracy, quality and timeliness of Strategy Planner and Assistants’ work 

• Co-ordinate with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient work streams 

• Oversight to financial process – ensuring monthly billing is accurate and complete according to deadlines, ensuring discrepancies are managed 

• Part of the Supervisor role will be to work with the team Director to determine areas of growth for each assigned client:  determining appropriate mix of Spark Foundry and Publicis Media offerings, effectively selling through solutions 

• Bachelor's degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred  

• Three + years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management  

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills  

• Strong negotiating skills  

• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure  

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities  

• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency  

• Ability to effectively utilize media research and reporting resources  

• Technical proficiency, particularly with media systems and MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint  

Spark is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Spark however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Salary 

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $60K-$70K CAD per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.  

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.