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EssenceMediacom

Senior Associate, OOH Direct Activation

Location: Toronto, Canada · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Senior · Posted: November 5, 2026 · Verified: Nov 6, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role is the primary activation and investment lead for Out-of-Home (OOH) media buying in Toronto, managing client and planning relationships. The Senior Associate drives holistic investment strategies, leads high-stakes partner negotiations, ensures operational and financial excellence, and mentors a team of Associates, requiring 4-6+ years of progressive media buying experience with dedicated leadership in OOH and advanced command of MediaOcean.
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Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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