Consultant, Media Services

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Job description

8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220CarMax, the way your career should be! About this jobCarMax uses paid media to engage customers throughout their car buying journey. The Consultant, Media Services will work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to successfully deliver against essential day-to-day media responsibilities. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing media team and support and execute against exceptional marketing strategies. What you will do - Essential ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute innovative media plans and strategies that deliver on key business goals and bring thoughtful, innovative media solutions to CarMax ensuring delivery of overall Marketing KPIs. Collaborative Partnership with external agencies and internal Brand Strategy teams; managing relationships to ensure efficient processes are executed successfully across teams and critical campaigns goals are metEnsure accuracy of media placements/schedules, media flowcharts, timelines, creative rotation documents, buy authorizations (ensuring SOX guidelines are met)Manage the creative trafficking process across all media to ensure on-time creative delivery to meet campaign goals and budget parameters. Includes:Process Analysis to develop ongoing improvements by collaborating across key internal business partners and external resources to ensure best in class Traffic Management includes development of creative naming conventions, and tagging implementationsBudget management across all media for multiple teams and channelsManage multi-million dollar media budgets updating the latest projections, billing, accruals, reconciliations, and monthly rollupsQualificationsUndergraduate degree (Marketing, Advertising or another related field)1 - 3 years of marketing and digital ad trafficking (or equivalent experience) strongly preferredWell-versed in the Microsoft Office suite specifically, Excel and PowerPointStrong problem solving and analytical skillsExtreme attention to detail and accuracyAbility to think logically & creatively to develop solutionsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlinesProfessional communication, both written and verbalEnthusiasm for the future of advertising and building that future with us Purpose of the role This will be a key role within the CarMax media team and requires a collaborative individual who is passionate about the ever-changing media landscape and looking to grow with CarMax. The ideal candidate will be results focused, delivering and expecting accuracy and great attention to detail.Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.