Associate Digital Buyer

**Overview**

Active International in Canada is seeking an **Associate Digital Buyer (Social)** in the growing media buying department. This role will be responsible for executing, optimizing, reporting and administration on social media campaigns for Company clients.

In return, we offer you

• A trading business model unlike any other agency that enables our client’s freedom to innovate
• A caring, diverse, and inclusive culture, with an open, collaborative work environment where your ideas and input are valued
• A flexible, hybrid approach to at-home and in-office work
• Competitive health and dental benefits package with the health care spending account
• Career development, training opportunities, and tuition assistance
• Wellness programs and allowances
• Volunteering opportunities, fundraising, and charitable donation matching through Active Cares
• Free parking, proximity to 2 major highways, and a variety of restaurants in the East Beaver Creek neighbourhood in Markham
• 92% employee trust index score as measured by Great Place to Work Canada
• An award-winning culture that has been recognized in the Globe & Mail and National Post
• *Key Responsibilities**:
• Work with client and/or AOR to ensure we are briefed on the campaign with the required information, such as planning deck, blocking charts, etc.
• Reach out to vendors for RFPs and build out campaign recommendation, if required.
• Create Media Authorization Form (MAF) for each campaign and send MAF to the client/AOR for signoff.
• Create Buyshell and upload buy details into Prisma.
• Build out the campaign on vendor platform if self-serve or provide instructions to the vendor for managed campaigns.
• If not handled by AOR, send the creative agency the creative specs required and trafficking instructions.
• Work with vendors to implement tags, pixels, UTM codes, etc., and ensure the campaign is launched on time.
• Collaborate with client/AOR/Vendor to ensure buy objectives are met.
• Monitor and optimize buys.
• Create weekly/regular Datorama delivery reports as well as Post Campaign reports and provide insights and learnings.
• Verify monthly billing to client is accurate and that vendor invoices are processed on time and reach out to media vendors to resolve any discrepancies.
• Additional administration as required on other digital (non-social) accounts.
• *Key Competencies/Traits**:
• _ANALYTICAL_ - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• _COMMUNICATION_ - Articulates vision; Manages effective and impactful interpersonal interactions; Quickly and easily creates a sense of trust and comfort with others; Listens well and processes objectively.
• _CUSTOMER FOCUS_ - Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for delivering excellent value through customer service; Partners with customers to reach their objectives and ensure their satisfaction.
• _ESTABLISHING / BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS_ - Able to establish and develop productive relationships with colleagues and customers, both inside and outside the business; Leverages/manages all resources and relationships in the organization for results and treats internal colleagues with the same respect as external customers.
• _NEGOTIATION_ - Understands the major variables and impact of different proposed outcomes; Leads parties to an agreement of terms while maintaining strong relationships.
• _PROBLEM-SOLVING_ - Leverages insight and experience to understand the client’s unique business needs and identifies how Active can deliver value; Looks at parts of an issue from a new viewpoint/perspective; Practices timely and holistic decision-making.
• *Education & Experience**
• Bachelor's degree or College Diploma with a preferred focus on Media, Communications, and/or Business Marketing; or equivalent experience.
• Familiar with industry certifications i.e., Meta Blueprint, Twitter Flight School, Snap Focus Training, Pinterest Academy, etc.
• Minimum 1+ years of the social media buying experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• *Active’s Commitment to an Inclusive Hiring Experience**

Active is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or status. If you require accommodation at any point in the hiring stages, please inform us in advance so we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay

• Bonus pay
• *Benefits**:
• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flextime
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
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