Associate Director, Media Strategy, Hilversum

Monks is a full‑funnel marketing, advertising and design company creating breakthrough campaigns with unrivaled performance. About the Role

Monks is a full‑funnel marketing, advertising and design company creating breakthrough campaigns with unrivaled performance. Challenging convention, it took some of the best talent from strategy, creative, media, design and the DTC world and put together a new way of working to bridge the gap between meaningfulstorytelling, data‑led optimizations and commerce. A spirit of curiosity, relentless creativity and data informed decision making define our culture and people.The Associate Director will be tasked with working on some of Monks’ most important and valuable media client relationships. The Media Strategy team you will be supporting demonstrates expertise in five core areas: World class ability to build client&platform relationships Exceptional track record of managing and growing accounts Fearless ability to tell data‑driven stories and extract key insights Building and presenting high impact presentations to senior level clients Understanding of capabilities across the digital landscape with a focus on Social, Search, Display/OLV, Site‑DirectResponsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end campaign orchestration across cross‑functional teams to ensure flawless execution, operational alignment and delivery against client objectives. Lead cross‑channel campaign planning efforts, and partner closely with key stakeholders to deliver holistic recommendations. Own daily and weekly client interaction; facilitating client calls and in‑person meetings to handle one‑off requests/questions and share campaign performance details.Own cross‑functional coordination across Investment, Analytics, Business Operations and Media Technology teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and delivery. Analyze data, craft insights and make recommendations internally and externally. Brainstorm and implement new ways to optimize client and business workflows.Lead integrated workback schedules, timelines and operational processes across campaigns, ensuring teams are aligned on deliverables, dependencies and deadlines. Partner closely with investment teams to oversee pacing, budget management, forecasting and delivery across active campaigns. Manage ad‑hoc client requests, evolving priorities and business challenges in fast‑moving environments while maintaining operational excellence.Lead the development and communication of integrated campaign insights, performance narratives and strategic recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders. Understand full spectrum of services that Monks offers and grow new and existing client engagements in a thoughtful and consultative way.Work with internal and external cross‑functional teams to package learnings into case studies, best practices and client‑facing POVs. Mentor and support junior team members across strategic thinking, client communication and campaign management best practices. Contribute to the culture of both the Enterprise Media Department andoverall agency by being curious, thoughtful and fearless.About You

The essentials: 4+ years experience managing large clients and relationships within complex organizational structures. Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time with very high standards for your work. Not afraid to defect from the status quo to make clients and company more successful.Seeking to make a large impact at a rapidly growing media agency. Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities. Desire to grow as a leader and mentor to colleagues. BA or equivalent with emphasis on marketing, advertising or business. Experience working with syndicated media planning tools such as MediaOcean Prisma, Comscore, GWI etc. to build audience‑driven plans.Salary

Salary Range: $100,000—$130,000 CAD. Return to Office Policy

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then‑current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.About Monks

Monks is the global, digital‑first, data‑driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high‑impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long‑term impact.We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.

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