Job Description:

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic and operationally-minded Associate to join the Program Leadership team within dentsu’s New Stream Media (NSM) group. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and enjoys working at the intersection of program management and business operations.

As part of the team that helps clients build and scale Retail Media Networks (RMNs) from the sell side, you’ll play a critical role in supporting dentsu Media/Monetization Leads in running key accounts. You’ll also collaborate with cross functional teams on internal agency operations and lead the project management of client-specific projects

Key Responsibilities

Client Program Leadership / Internal Oversight

Partner closely with the Media/Monetization Lead to manage day-to-day account operations on specific client work.
Own meeting planning, scheduling, and workback timelines to ensure smooth execution across workstreams.
Track deliverables and proactively identify risks or blockers to keep programs on track.
Assist in developing operational frameworks and processes that improve team efficiency.
Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams and client stakeholders.
Assist in developing operational frameworks and processes that improve team & Client efficiency.
Contribute to internal initiatives that enhance agency capabilities and service delivery.
Translate clients' needs into actionable plans and coordinate cross-functional execution.
Overseeing Revenue Recognition: Accountable for accurate tracking and reporting of revenue for assigned clients.
Managing the Legal Review Process: Overseeing contract reviews, renewals, and compliance with legal requirements for new and existing projects.
Supporting Implementation of New Projects: Leading operational setup, onboarding, and rollout of new RMN initiatives and offerings.
Managing Engagement Renewals: Facilitating the renewal process for client contracts, including documentation and stakeholder alignment.

Team Leadership

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Document program leadership best practices.
Keep a pulse on evolving Retail Media industry trends.

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in program management, project management, client services, or related fields.
Experience in retail media, retail, or agency environments preferred.
Strong organizational skills and excels at keeping multiple complex projects moving forward simultaneously.
Able to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and manage competing demands across several ongoing initiatives.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and defining new processes.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be part of a pioneering team helping shape the future of retail media.
You’ll work with top-tier clients and agency talent on high-impact initiatives.
You’ll have the opportunity to help evolve a unique role within a growing discipline.

Additional Information:

The annual salary range for this position is $39,000-45,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
Life insurance,
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
401k,
Flexible paid time off,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,
Paid sick and safe leave, and
Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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Location:

Los Angeles - San Vicente Blvd.

Brand:

Iprospect

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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Associate, New Stream - Sell Side