Negotiator, Digital Partnerships

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Overview

The Negotiator, Digital Partnerships develops, recommends, executes and evaluates digital media plans from inception to completion with oversight from a Sr. Negotiator or Partnerships Manager. The Negotiator works closely with the Manager and Sr. Negotiator to develop a plan that meets client’s budgets and objectives with clear rationale.

Responsibilities

• Attend partner meetings, maintain rapport, and provide clients with research data and media information
• Collaborate with team members to develop and manage digital media plans, providing guidance to associates
• Mentor and train associates, ensuring strategy integration into media choices
• Conduct industry research using various media tools and develop RFPs with media partners
• Continuously seek real-time opportunities to keep clients competitive and develop industry and partner POV's
• Oversee production timelines, creative development, and campaign implementation.
• Evaluate partner proposals, negotiate plan details, and manage budget allocation and optimization
• Secure competitive marketplace pricing, foster strong media partner relationships, and apply knowledge of investment strategies

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with campaign management/ad serving technology and third party market research tools such as Double Click DART, Atlas DMT, comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView, @Plan, and/or eMarketer  
• Proficient understanding of accounting principles, data analyzing, and market research; knowledge in media math 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy and Communications Design teams 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
• Initiative does not require candidates have a college degree

Desired Skills and Experience

• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• Strong written, verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 
• 1+ years of Media experience. Preferably as a Partnerships Associate Skills
• Proven problem solving ability
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive