Associate Director, Business Solutions

Job Description

Who We Are 

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service.  Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging. 
 
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture; DEI is our DNA. We strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.  

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow. 

What You’ll Do 

30% - Strategic Planning & Leadership 

• Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our client’s brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation, ensuring a fully integrated approach 

• Collaborate with the Director and VP on strategic marketing approach, guiding translation of client goals to the Business Solutions team, activation teams, consumer insights teams and media partners 

• Ensure team is following internal and external processes and cadences for streamlined and timely workflow 

• Oversee final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams, ensuring data is accurate, presenting findings to client 

• Build strategic frameworks for all plans and lead presentations 

• Help lead the team’s understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs 

30% - Team Management & Supervision  

• With leadership and support from senior leaders, manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Solutions Team to ensure consistent and high-quality client deliverables 

• Provide ongoing, real-time, performance feedback to ensure continued team growth 

• Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensure team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills 

• Conduct junior team members’ performance reviews, coaching to maximize success 

• Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment 

• Participate in the interview process for junior team members  

20% - Client Relationship Development 

• Maintain positive rapport and champions trust with the client 

• Tap into Horizon resources/tools and collaborate with partner and creative agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions 

• Anticipate client requests, guide team in troubleshooting and problem solving with internal resources to proactively provide solutions  

• Act as client’s “go-to”, having a voice in meetings and providing POVs  

15% - Relationship Management 

• Continue to have core clients, industry