Job Description
imagi(nation)
We’re bold, creative, pushing boundaries, sparking innovation and creating the extraordinary on the daily. Still living the dream that brought a couple of university grads together in 1972. It’s that entrepreneurial spirit, that passion that drives us to find new paths for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We are an eclectic collective with multifaceted expertise, who act locally for global impact. We take risks. We empower. We go beyond.
To those who won’t settle for the expected—you’ve found your crew.
Being unique is something to be celebrated. We embrace differences. They allow us to challenge and learn from each other. The extraordinary comes from different experiences, different lives. It brings us closer. We speak 37 languages, have over 360 tattoos, compete in sports and give back to the community. All of this makes us one big team—and we like it that way.
about the role.
We’re on the lookout for someone unique. A person with drive, passion and energy to create something great. As a VP, Business Leadership, you will join our Vancouver team to establish strategic client engagement on our overall media capabilities. The role will encompass thought leadership across all media planning, buying, measurement and changes in the digital media space and how to adjust to the evolving digital media landscape based on our holistic client needs.
As one of our senior business leads, you will continue to elevate our overall media strategy and planning acumen across the teams and be the central point of contact for media/digital knowledge for the clients. You will lead the team of business leads and planners and act as their mentor and connector across other teams within activation and analytics. You will build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as their trusted strategic media advisor and support the development of their overall media capabilities.
what you’ll do.
- Lead thought leadership and learning agendas for clients including client evolution in 360 media planning space
- Drive business growth plans where you define the opportunities and challenges to overcome
- Define the opportunities and challenges to overcome and build a strong partnership with our clients and internal teams
- Possess a deep knowledge of our client’s business and our agency network offering
- Lead digital planning and buying across all media
- Work closely with other business leads, to deliver best in class solutions in their respective areas
- Sustain and nurture strong relationships with senior clients and prospects
what you bring to the table.
- 10+ years progressive experience in media and agency management
- Solid relationship-building, team leadership and presentation abilities
- Passion for designing and growing best in class services and solutions
- A proactive mindset - someone who is comfortable looking 6-12 months ahead
- Extensive experience in designing and delivering direct response, digital media solutions
- Deep knowledge of media landscape, platforms, measurement
- Analytically strong, aptitude with numbers
- Strong business strategy mindset with excellent people leadership skills.
- People experience management (required)
What’s in it for you:
We value the ‘whole you’
- An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
- Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
- Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
- Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
- Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
- Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
- Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
- In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
- Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
- Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program
- Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
We invest in your health and wellness:
- Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
- Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
- A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
- Maternity leave top up program.
Salary for this role is $140,000-160,000 annually depending on experience
We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview.
Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Cossette Media what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.
We’re part of the Plus Company - the Entrepreneurial Network!
Plus Company is a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.Together with Plus Company agencies, we use our collective strengths to form bespoke, innovative and integrated teams that deliver a positive impact on your business. That means faster time to market, less bureaucracy to navigate, and no end to the creative magic-making for our clients.
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