WHO WE AREBasis Technologies delivers software and services to automate digital media operations for more than 1,000 leading agencies and brands.
Our comprehensive ad tech platform, Basis, supports the planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation of direct, programmatic, search, and social media, all in one place.
We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together. We invest in our culture and support our employees so they can do their best work.
Basis Technologies is headquartered in Chicago, with beautiful offices also in Toronto, Dallas, Denver, and New York to name a few. Our employees have the flexibility to work in one of our office locations, completely remote, or a hybrid of the two. Please note, we are hiring on a remote working basis only in the U.S. and Canada.
ABOUT THE TEAMThe Media Services team is a passionate 250+ person group with one goal, to deliver digital solutions that move the needle for our client’s business while providing Raving Fan service. Through a combination of SMES in the areas of ad operations, analytics, media planning/buying, programmatic, search, social and strategy development, the services team has their pulse at the forefront of what’s happening across the digital landscape. This team develops bespoke solutions designed to help clients maximize their budgets and achieve their KPIs. Working closely with the client development team (sales), a primary focus of the services team is to win, grow, and retain business among a diverse portfolio of clients. The services team is responsible for stewarding $500M+ in paid digital media annually. The team has an exciting and collaborative working dynamic that amplifies Basis Technologies' winning culture.
WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTEReporting into the SVP, Client Strategy amp; Insights, you will be joining, and helping to create Basis Technologies' Client Strategy and Insights Center of Excellence. You’ll be joining a team of strategists and researchers with a diverse set of skills across consulting, media amp; investment strategy, marketing strategy, consumer insights, performance media, and innovation.
We’re looking for someone with a strategic mind, a sharp POV, digital and data fluency and the passion to spend everyday building collaborative new solutions. You’re right for this role if you have a passion for growing businesses across a portfolio of diverse clients, and you know when to look beyond the brief for the real opportunity. You will know how to build the trust needed to take internal and external stakeholders on the journey. Additionally, you must have a curiosity and knack for uncovering emerging opportunities and know how to combine this with audience insights that produce winning strategies that can be actioned to solve client business challenges. You are further right for this if you are a fast and adaptable problem solver, who can crack the insight on a major new business pitch today and then act as a strategic consultant to clients looking for a POV on in-housing through our own product software, Basis. You must also positively impact overall client satisfaction, growth, and retention. You will further contribute by:WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- A minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience with strategic planning, account/connections planning or similar functions that bridge an understanding of marketing, media, and consumer insight. Individuals in this role must be proficient in digital media and data fluent.
- Finds prioritization and collaboration to be second nature
- Experience developing strategy for both digital and traditional media with an understanding of how channels complement one another is a bonus
- Proven track record of new and interesting thinking
- Familiarity with leveraging CRM, first party, and commerce data for audience insight and targeting is preferred
- Successful new business conversion with various sizes and categories of clients
- Must possess the business acumen and persuasive presentation (writing and presenting) skills required to speak to all levels within a client organization
- Persons in this role must be comfortable with and have prior experience influencing and partnering with senior-level clients becoming engrained in their business, acting as a consultant.
- Strong ability to collaborate and partner with a multi-functional team to guide a high standard of work with favorable outcomes
- Key competencies include communication, innovation, persuasion, and teamwork
- Willingness to actively contribute to and be part of Basis Technologies' culture
- Ability to travel up to 25-33%
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