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Supervisor, Business Solutions (Temp)

The Supervisor, Business Solutions manages day-to-day media planning and execution while mentoring junior staff to ensure alignment with client objectives. They act as a key liaison between internal teams and clients, overseeing campaign documentation, vendor negotiations, and performance reporting.

  • Hybrid
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Aug 6, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Job Description Position Summary The Supervisor, Business Solutions is responsible for managing day-to-day media planning and execution for assigned client accounts, ensuring campaigns are strategically sound, flawlessly executed, and aligned with client objectives. The Supervisor will oversee Assistants and Planners, guide their work while serving as a key liaison between the Business Solutions team, client service leads, and investment/activation teams. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, media planning expertise across digital and traditional channels, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable strategies. Assignment Duration: ASAP - December 23, 2026 Key Responsibilities Client & Team Management Act as the day-to-day point of contact for client service teams and mid-level client stakeholders. Supervise and mentor Assistants and Planners, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of work. Partner with Directors and VPs to translate client business challenges into effective media solutions. Media Planning & Strategy Lead the development of media plans across multiple channels (digital, TV, audio, OOH, print, etc.). Provide input on strategic planning documents, campaign briefs, and recommendations. Ensure alignment of media planning with client KPIs, industry best practices, and agency standards. Execution & Stewardship Oversee the creation of media purchase authorizations (MPAs), insertion orders (IOs), and campaign documentation. Ensure vendor proposals and client recommendations are properly evaluated, negotiated, and optimized. Manage campaign pacing, billing, and reconciliation processes with support from the team. Vendor & Marketplace Management Lead vendor communications, briefings, and negotiations within designated channels. Stay current on marketplace trends, innovations, and research tools to inform client strategies. Identify added-value opportunities and partnerships for client campaigns. Research & Insights Oversee the use of research tools (e.g., Numeris, Vividata, Comscore, Nielsen) to build insights for plans. Analyze campaign performance, prepare reports, and deliver optimization recommendations. Present marketplace and performance updates to clients and internal leadership. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Media, Marketing, Communications, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in media planning, preferably within an agency environment. Demonstrated experience managing client deliverables and junior team members. Strong knowledge of digital, offline, and integrated media planning. Familiarity with industry tools (Numeris, Vividata, Comscore, Nielsen, etc.). Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex media concepts to clients. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Core Competencies Leadership: Ability to guide and mentor junior staff, fostering professional growth. Strategic Thinking: Aligns client business goals with actionable media strategies. Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams, vendors, and clients. Communication: Clear and persuasive in written and verbal communications. Problem Solving: Proactively identifies challenges and develops solutions. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Paid vacation and company holidays. Contract to December 23, 2026. #LI-KK1 #LI-HYBRID #HMI Disclosures: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. In our recruitment process, we may use AI-powered tools to help identify potential candidates for this role. Applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation during the interview/hiring process should email the following: taleadership@horizonmedia.com Salary Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

What you’ll do

The Supervisor, Business Solutions manages day-to-day media planning and execution while mentoring junior staff to ensure alignment with client objectives. They act as a key liaison between internal teams and clients, overseeing campaign documentation, vendor negotiations, and performance reporting.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in media planning within an agency environment. Proficiency in industry research tools and strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation • Company holidays

Listed skills

  • Data analysisPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred
  • Project managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Media planning
  • Digital media
  • Traditional media
  • Team leadership
  • Client management
  • Strategic planning
  • Campaign execution
  • Vendor management
  • Numeris
  • Vividata
  • Comscore
  • Nielsen
  • Communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Report Writing
  • ComScore
  • Organizational Skills
  • Media Planning
  • Research
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Apple IOS
  • Reconciliation
  • Billing
  • Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Marketing Communications
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Presentations
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Management
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Creative & Media
  • Marketing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Consulting
  • Business Solutions Advisor
  • Client Solutions Director
  • Sales and Marketing Managers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week