JOY is one of Australia’s leading independent agencies. We opened our doors 20 years ago, motivated by a desire to do better, more creative, more successful work to drive growth for our clients - and to have a great time doing it!We are a values-driven organisation. Care, Substance, Vision and JOY is what we value. This is what underpins our high client and staff retention history. We truly are different to the rest, and we’d love to talk to you about why and how.With an integrated offering spanning Media, Creative, and Brand, we act as trusted advisors to a great set of clients, and our business has enjoyed significant growth over the past 12 months.We are currently looking for a detail oriented, passionate Activation Account Manager to join our team, where you’d have the opportunity to work with a range of clients in health & sport, premium lifestyle, finance and more.This role is different to most other platform buying roles. This is an opportunity to work in a highly integrated agency, collaborating heavily with creative teams to create truly holistic & innovative campaigns that deliver real and meaningful results for clients.It is also a real opportunity for fast career progression. You will have a strong voice at the table internally as a knowledge base of everything media platforms, and be seen as a valued extension of our clients marketing teams.We are looking for individuals who have experience in any media buying platforms such as Google ads, DV360, Meta and Amazon ads and wishes to continue to expand and experience differing technologiesWhy you will love this roleAs someone who is proactive and takes initiative, you will enjoy the ability to completely own tasks and lead client projects, driving digital planning and optimisation for clients. You’ll be given the chance to own and cultivate client relationships.You will collaborate with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the business in both media and creative on a daily basis, the learning opportunity is huge and the opportunity to build amazing campaigns is even bigger. Come meet us, you will see.Our clients are open to new ways and highly respectful of JOY’s contribution to their business. Our client partnerships are truly different to the norm.Your working experience will be JOYful. We believe you should get great satisfaction out of the work you do, and have a great time doing it. A rich agency culture is what sets us apart.What you will need to bring to the tableA solid foundational understanding of marketing, communications and media fundamentals. What works, how it works best and why.A strong understanding of how media buying platforms work, such as Google ads, DV360 & Amazon ads.An understanding on how to translate a media plan into a buying strategy and implementation. • The ability to communicate clearly to clients and internal team members on how media buying platforms operate and why a campaign is set up in a specific wayAn inquisitive nature and a thirst for personal developmentProcess and admin excellence – you’ll appreciate that this detail is important for clients and to operate our business effectively, and therefore have a strong attention to detail and understanding of client financial management.Experience in using a range of media/communications tools (e.g. Roy Morgan)A minimum of 3-4 years experience.What makes a great Activation Account Manager at JOYYou’re a collaborator. You love working with others, building on ideas and ensuring every part of the puzzle works together seamlessly.You find a way. You have a problem-solving way of being.You have a curious mind. You naturally seek to understand and have an investigative nature.You’re pragmatic. You hate ‘fluff’, you focus on what matters and take smart action.You form strong relationships. With clients, media, your JOY team, because you know how important they are.Substance is your middle name. You always provide rationale.You’re left and right brained. You’ll love both analytical and creative thinking, but of course you’ll probably lean towards one.You’re agile. You can think on your feet and move quickly to adjust to new information.You’ll have a strong POV. You will love sharing it.You care. You’ll treat your client’s business like it is your own.You have vision. You think about the future, and what opportunities are on the horizonThe Nuts and Bolts Job DescriptionKey Tasks:Be responsible for a team that sets up, optimises and reports on media campaigns bought through a platformSupport the creation of media plans, using your in-platform experience to support the client and campaign objectives.Manage and help develop media activation specialists who are early on in their career.Help manage the business for identified key clients and be a contact for all platform related communications.Insights/planning – Contribute to the development of strategic planning documents in line with strategic recommendation, across all digital platform-based channels, and integration with the wider media mix.Work on new business pitches where required.Work closely with the Digital Lead and Media Director to identity opportunities for diversified services.Manage external digital partner relationships and ensure delivery of agreed tasks on timely mannerProcess, admin & reporting:Manage the preparation of client documentation and financial reconciliation across client business.Budget management and forecasting.Monitor client expenditure versus campaign MBA (or similar approval) sign offs.Approve and analyse all client account queries and ensure these are answered within agency guidelines.Ensure that activity, that is booked, is loaded into financial systems accurately.Ultimately responsible for managing the accurate and timely delivery of digital media reporting.Internal Collaboration & Team Management:Guide and develop junior media and creative staff members, sharing your digital knowledge, mentoring, and overall fostering a collaborative team environment of enthusiasm and success.Help lift the overall standard of digital media practice within the agency through up-skilling of the other team members.Skills:Technical Thorough understanding of all digital media channelsUnderstanding of digital platform based buying and planning platforms.Understanding of agency media systems e.g. BMDGeneral Effective communicationHighly productiveProblem solving & critical thinkingEnthusiastic & inspiring leaderNegotiation theory & past experienceSound business acumenSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustriesAdvertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at JOY. by 2xGet notified about new Activation Manager jobs in Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoExpression of Interest - Brand Manager, SkincareNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 4 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$115,000.00-A$125,000.00 23 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$110,266.00-A$122,058.00 4 weeks agoSenior Brand Manager - Healthcare / Rx / Scale UpSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBrand Manager (FMCG) - 12 Month ContractNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoFrenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoLidcombe, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$100,000.00-A$110,000.00 3 days agoDarlington, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoRegional Marketing Manager based in PhilippinesMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 5 months agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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