Job for a Media Buyer Officer in a Digital Marketing Agency

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client, is a global full service digital marketing agency, driven by the purpose to deliver border-less ideas enabled through technology, to transform businesses and brands. They have over 1000 digital pioneers in offices across markets worldwide. Due to internal vacancies, they are seeking applications to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Media Buyer Officer Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The Media buyer shall be purchasing advertising space in print, outdoor, broadcast, and online outlets, such as magazines, billboards, radio stations, television stations, and websites.
• He/she shall negotiates with advertising sales agents to acquire cost-efficient and budget-conscious advertising space or product placements.

• Book Media slots with media owners based on brief (PO and Plan) from advertisers/agencies.
• Negotiations: Volume discount, gratis/value add special discount, special positioning etc.
• Implementation: Ensure that media owners receive and implement contracts issued.
• Advise, recommend and request for due payments to media owners.
• Regularly liaise with Finance on Receivables and Payables Reconciliation.
• Any other tasks that may arise from time to time, pursuant to professional and profitable operations of the Business.
• Weekly/ Monthly Profitability of Operations
• Media Investments monitoring.
• Billings: Ensure the advertiser is billed correctly and on time.
• Co-ordinate queries arising from materials and compliance.
• Media sales: Sell inventory acquired by the agency to prospective clients (agencies and advertisers).

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Media, or relevant Courses.

• 4+ years of experience in media buying.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling various projects and meeting strict deadlines.
• Self-starter who can take responsibility for completing assigned projects efficiently
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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