VACANCY BUSINESS SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Mediabrands Netherlands B.V. is the media holding company of UM, Initiative, Kinesso & Yune among others. With over 420 colleagues, we work for well-known global and local brands in the Netherlands. Our clients come to us for (digital) media strategy, research, planning, buying, creation, activation and design.
Position Summary
As a Business Support Executive, you are responsible for managing structured, efficient, and flawless financial administration within your client package. This includes the registration and handling of media, hours, and production. You will work closely with a Campaign Manager, Client Leads, and the rest of the Client team.
You are the point of contact for all questions regarding the financial administration of our customers, the way processes run, and the operational tooling within the 'Briefing to Invoice' process. For Campaign Managers, Client Leads, and the Controlling & Finance team, you are the go-to person for resolving questions. Within your client package, you ensure that internal rules and contract agreements with customers are complied with in a constructive manner.
Key Responsibilities
You are responsible for, among other things, the following activities:
Creating numbers (campaign, advertisement, and hour numbers) Making cost estimates Setting up reports on hours, capacity, and media turnover On and offboarding Clients Provide training and support on Internal Tooling Aligning invoicing with Controlling & Administration
Desired Skills & Experience
You have an HBO thinking level You have strong administrative skills You are accurate and structured You are analytical, good with numbers, and have a sharp eye for detail You are curious, proactive, and a team player You have a continuous drive to optimize processes and realize efficiency through tools, technology and AI You have experience with Excel and knowledge of its practical and rapid applicability (including pivot tables, graphs, and tables) Media experience is an advantage but not a requirement Thorough knowledge of the English language is required as much of the communication is in English
About Mediabrands
IPG Mediabrands is the global media holding company that encompasses all media agencies of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). The company employs over 13,000 marketing experts worldwide across more than 130 countries, prioritizing diversity and inclusivity. We advise our clients on how to use media and content in the best possible way to help them achieve their marketing and communication objectives.
In the Netherlands, these include full-service media and consultancy agencies Initiative and UM, the digital performance, data, and tech agency KINESSO which also includes Buying and Planning, and the full-service social and content marketing agency YUNE. Specialized labels in the Netherlands are Orion (trading & capital), and Rapport (OOH specialists). Our offices are located in Amsterdam and Groningen.
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
IPG Mediabrands has 'CHALLENGE' in its DNA. We are a company of Challengers. We are not the largest, but we are there for brands and marketers who want to be surprised, challenged, and stimulated so they don't stand still. Additionally, the IPG Mediabrands labels have 'TOGETHER' in their DNA. We are one collective, we form one house and believe that together we are bigger and stronger and have more knowledge. We are the 'House of Challengers!