VP, Managing Director, Business Solutions

We are seeking a VP, Managing Director on the Capital One (COF) account who would be at the forefront of driving media strategy for a major line of business (LOB) w/ an approximate budget of $200MM, while also providing senior oversight for crucial sub campaigns and non-sports sponsorships.

We require a strategic thinker who can inspire a team, build trusted client relationships, drive innovative and integrated media solutions in a complex and fast-paced environment. We need this person to be a doer not just a figure head.

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, so 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 

We are seeking a VP, Managing Director on the Capital One (COF) account who would be at the forefront of driving media strategy for a major line of business (LOB) w/ an approximate budget of $200MM, while also providing senior oversight for crucial sub campaigns and non-sports sponsorships.

We require a strategic thinker who can inspire a team, build trusted client relationships, drive innovative and integrated media solutions in a complex and fast-paced environment. We need this person to be a doer not just a figure head.

40% - Client Relations 

30% - Strategic Leadership 

20% - Team Development 

10% - Stewardship 

• Spearhead a major LOB for COF, translating their objectives into insight-rooted, best-in-class media plans. Provide unwavering strategic guidance to both COF and your dedicated team of approximately 8 media professionals.
• Partner seamlessly with other VP, Managing Directors to drive synergy and strategic alignment across all COF LOBs. The role is critical in creating a holistic, enterprise-wide view of all deliverables, establishing best practices, and co-authoring compelling Enterprise thought leadership.
• Leverage deep expertise in both traditional and emerging media platforms to architect comprehensive, multi-channel strategies. Candidate is expected to be a source of solid strategic guidance, consistently bringing new ideas and forward-thinking approaches to the table.
• Cultivate and nurture deeply rooted relationships built on trust and strategic value across all appropriate client levels, internal agency departments, media partners, and partner agencies.
• Command all phases of Horizon’s strategic approach, managing the day-to-day operations of the BST to ensure consistent, high-quality client deliverables and instill absolute confidence in our integrated model.
• Foster a culture of holistic, collaborative thinking within the team. Mentor direct reports to package their work through the strategic lens of the client, ensuring all recommendations are integrated, insightful, and impeccable.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly based on fast pace and evolving needs of the account that occur frequently, attention to detail and willingness to lean in deeply regardless of level, ability to support qualitative observations, strategic language with key quantitative support – we are a “show don’t tell” account 

Who You Are 

• A strong writer, presenter and communicator, who can communicate complex ideas with ease 

• A strong team leader with people management skills 

• A self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively to bring ideas to completion 

• A calculated risk taker with the foresight to understand implications 

• Innately curious, with a hunger for proactive and creative problem solving 

• Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth 

• Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally 

• Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment 

• Proficient with marketing principles, problem solving, data and analytics 

• Well versed in communicating with and presenting to clients regularly 

• Able to thrive under pressure, driving success in deadline driven environments 

• An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• A minimum of 13+ years in media planning and strategy, with a proven track record of leading large, complex accounts
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring high-performing teams, with a history of fostering talent and inspiring a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale budgets (upwards of $100MM+) and demonstrating strong financial stewardship and accountability.
• Deep and fluent expertise across all traditional media channels (TV, Radio, OOH, Print) combined with a sophisticated understanding of the digital landscape and emerging platforms.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to command a room, build consensus, and articulate complex strategies with clarity and conviction to C-level audiences.
• An agile and analytical thinker who can synthesize data, extract actionable insights, and weave them into a compelling strategic narrative.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment. Possesses the flexibility and nimble mindset required to navigate ambiguity and pivot quickly in response to changing client needs and market dynamics.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations 

N/A 

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