Job Description
Position Overview
As the Sr. Business Manager, you are 5+ years into your agency account management career (automotive experience is a plus but not required) and will assist the West Region (WR) Nissan United team in the day-to-day management of the Regional Nissan Client. You are a self-starter and a quick learner, you have a great can-do attitude, are curious and reliable. You have a decent understanding of media with experience in TV/Radio and Digital (Local Premium Video, Online Video, Programmatic, Social) and are proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel with the ability to learn new systems specific to the automotive business.
The purpose of this role is to provide overall support to the WR Business team and ensure client needs are met. This position requires you to be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow-through with minimal oversight. Excellent communication and organizational skills will aid in your success. The candidate must also be comfortable presenting materials to the Clients.
The Sr. Business Manager is a client partner to the Nissan West Region trusted with owning the Nissan brand and demonstrating an understanding of clients’ overall business, not just the projects within the agency.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned key markets and present National and Regional creative, media plans, digital recap reports, etc. at quarterly dealer meetings (some travel may be required).
- Create client-facing presentations and materials (budget documents, monthly newsletters, quarterly dealer presentations and other client-requested assignments)
- Assist in management of monthly creative selection for all markets in the West Region. This includes TV/radio script and spot approvals, reviewing legal and voiceovers, etc. for Event and Product months.
- Aid in management of monthly Digital Console reporting and client deliverables.
- Aid in review of any research results and assist in providing client friendly presentations
- Work with Business Director on annual planning needs for the Client
- Aid in management of schedules (regional meeting scheduling, calendar management, etc.)
- Stay updated on industry news and report any observations to the Business Director
- Participate in weekly status calls with WR Nissan team and deliver updates to keep team informed of all assigned projects
Who We Are
We are a modern, integrated agency created and managed by Omnicom to lead all marketing and communications globally for Nissan. Designed to deliver marketing transformation, Nissan United is dedicated to helping Nissan grow its brand value around the world more effectively. The team brings expertise in data, analytics, media, customer experience and CRM, all of which help drive and inspire innovation and creativity.
Nissan United is housed within TBWA, AdWeek’s 2025 Global Agency of the Year and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. TBWA is the Disruption agency, known for a long history of famous creative campaigns for some of the world’s greatest brands and home to Apple’s dedicated TBWA\Media Arts Lab. TBWA is at the cutting edge of building the most innovative agency models and teams.
TBWA\Chiat\Day Values
Good enough is not enough.
Grab an oar.
Be more human.
Play like a pirate.
Doing the brave thing.
TBWA\Chiat\Day Attitudes:
- Curiosity: Be open minded to ideas wherever they come; curious people are often unafraid of change;
- Collaboration: Self-confidence without a big ego; work with all types of people;
- Integrity: What we say is what we do; it is honesty and respect in our dealings with people;
- Resourcefulness: To find ways to do whatever we have to do for our clients, and our people.
All hires must be located in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles to work from our offices hybrid three days a week.
The annual salary range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Other compensation includes relocation costs, if applicable. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, vacation, sick and personal days. Also, you will be eligible (approximately thirty days after you commence employment) to participate in all disability, life, travel insurance plans and programs, retirement plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within TBWA.
