At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE The Investment team are primarily responsible for the trading and delivery of our agencies and clients' campaigns and also ensuring that we are hitting any measurement and commercial targets. As an Investment Manager within the team, you will play an essential role in enabling us to fulfil this remit. Primarily, this role will be supporting the Account and Business Directors whilst learning the skills required to progress. As your knowledge and experience grows Investment Managers will start trading within one of our agency teams or assisting in our Accountability and Performance team in order to ensure we hit our targets. A DAY IN THE LIFE Work with the team to service a range of clients and agencies at the highest level possible. Manage all trading & negotiation across assigned agency business. Oversee non Investment trades with the planning team and ensure that pricing is appropriate and commercial objectives are being met. Take responsibility the management of your campaigns from start to finish. Be the gatekeeper of options and bookings going through Plato. Understand the importance of the PRF & Productivity process and the investment strategies by client. Working closely with your Investment Business Director and the Performance Team, ensure you understand the current position before entering market. Pre track any plan before going ahead with the buy. With the Investment Directors and Planning Team - deliver relevant KPI requirements and PRF guarantees. Attend your own key client audits alongside a Client/Investment Director. Understand and work towards all relevant commercial targets. Assist in the delivery of these priorities within your assigned agency team. With guidance from the BD/ Investment Account Director, endeavour to pro actively grow and develop key client business alongside the planning teams. Actively focus on proactive dormant / non user development programme. Assist in the delivery of our value banks across the designated agency team. Barter - ensure effective delivery of our clients barter requirements. Assist the delivery of our charity obligations. Provide expertise for the assigned business area, externally & internally communicating any relevant changes in the marketplace. Strive for maximum efficiency in plan creation and workflow process. Actively contribute to Talon's tools and systems to improve the output of the team. Assist in overseeing the delivery of generator pieces/deals (including short term incentive deals). Identify weaker market points and collate and distribute proactive deals. Comprehensively understand the media owners, their business and be an internal brand ambassador. Develop strong relationships with all media owner contacts. Be part of the Media Owner Champions Programme across our major MO partners, to enable joint commercial success and delivering best in class service for our clients and agencies. Begin to form a long term overview of format, environments and media owners and be innovative in approach - identifying new income opportunities and ensuring these are activated in a commercially viable way, delivering entrepreneurial thinking at every opportunity. Begin to develop relationships with our contacts at the Auditing companies. Have a thorough understanding and utilise all tools and systems, e.g. Plato. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Attend internal/external site tours where relevant. Understand Talon philosophy and specialist business unit's offerings and communicate them appropriately. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Share knowledge and best practice across the team and business. Assist in wider company initiatives including new business pitches, Cogs, etc. Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate proper care and respect for corporate assets. Champion sustainability and advocate the value of positive social and environmental impact within your team. Participate in projects and initiatives which drive Talon's commitment to positive social and environmental causes. E.g., charity partnerships, volunteering, carbon offsetting etc. Role model the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Enthusiastic and driven. Ability to work as part of a team, supportive and collaborative. Willingness to share knowledge and further personal development. Commercial aware, looks for new opportunities and ways generates added value. Proactive and good multitasking skills. As well as: Previous media planning and/or office/admin experience Strong numeracy & analytical skills Negotiation and innovative trading ability Accurate and acute attention to detail Experience of building strong relationships with clients/media owners Microsoft Office Skills WHY US " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE The Investment team are primarily responsible for the trading and delivery of our agencies and clients' campaigns and also ensuring that we are hitting any measurement and commercial targets. As an Investment Manager within the team, you will play an essential role in enabling us to fulfil this remit. Primarily, this role will be supporting the Account and Business Directors whilst learning the skills required to progress. As your knowledge and experience grows Investment Managers will start trading within one of our agency teams or assisting in our Accountability and Performance team in order to ensure we hit our targets. A DAY IN THE LIFE Work with the team to service a range of clients and agencies at the highest level possible. Manage all trading & negotiation across assigned agency business. Oversee non Investment trades with the planning team and ensure that pricing is appropriate and commercial objectives are being met. Take responsibility the management of your campaigns from start to finish. Be the gatekeeper of options and bookings going through Plato. Understand the importance of the PRF & Productivity process and the investment strategies by client. Working closely with your Investment Business Director and the Performance Team, ensure you understand the current position before entering market. Pre track any plan before going ahead with the buy. With the Investment Directors and Planning Team - deliver relevant KPI requirements and PRF guarantees. Attend your own key client audits alongside a Client/Investment Director. Understand and work towards all relevant commercial targets. Assist in the delivery of these priorities within your assigned agency team. With guidance from the BD/ Investment Account Director, endeavour to pro actively grow and develop key client business alongside the planning teams. Actively focus on proactive dormant / non user development programme. Assist in the delivery of our value banks across the designated agency team. Barter - ensure effective delivery of our clients barter requirements. Assist the delivery of our charity obligations. Provide expertise for the assigned business area, externally & internally communicating any relevant changes in the marketplace. Strive for maximum efficiency in plan creation and workflow process. Actively contribute to Talon's tools and systems to improve the output of the team. Assist in overseeing the delivery of generator pieces/deals (including short term incentive deals). Identify weaker market points and collate and distribute proactive deals. Comprehensively understand the media owners, their business and be an internal brand ambassador. Develop strong relationships with all media owner contacts. Be part of the Media Owner Champions Programme across our major MO partners, to enable joint commercial success and delivering best in class service for our clients and agencies. Begin to form a long term overview of format, environments and media owners and be innovative in approach - identifying new income opportunities and ensuring these are activated in a commercially viable way, delivering entrepreneurial thinking at every opportunity. Begin to develop relationships with our contacts at the Auditing companies. Have a thorough understanding and utilise all tools and systems, e.g. Plato. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Attend internal/external site tours where relevant. Understand Talon philosophy and specialist business unit's offerings and communicate them appropriately. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Share knowledge and best practice across the team and business. Assist in wider company initiatives including new business pitches, Cogs, etc. Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate proper care and respect for corporate assets. Champion sustainability and advocate the value of positive social and environmental impact within your team. Participate in projects and initiatives which drive Talon's commitment to positive social and environmental causes. E.g., charity partnerships, volunteering, carbon offsetting etc. Role model the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Enthusiastic and driven. Ability to work as part of a team, supportive and collaborative. Willingness to share knowledge and further personal development. Commercial aware, looks for new opportunities and ways generates added value. Proactive and good multitasking skills. As well as: Previous media planning and/or office/admin experience Strong numeracy & analytical skills Negotiation and innovative trading ability Accurate and acute attention to detail Experience of building strong relationships with clients/media owners Microsoft Office Skills WHY US " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ The Investment team are primarily responsible for the trading and delivery of our agencies and clients' campaigns and also ensuring that we are hitting any measurement and commercial targets. As an Investment Manager within the team, you will play an essential role in enabling us to fulfil this remit. Primarily, this role will be supporting the Account and Business Directors whilst learning the skills required to progress. As your knowledge and experience grows Investment Managers will start trading within one of our agency teams or assisting in our Accountability and Performance team in order to ensure we hit our targets. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Work with the team to service a range of clients and agencies at the highest level possible. Manage all trading & negotiation across assigned agency business. Oversee non-Investment trades with the planning team and ensure that pricing is appropriate and commercial objectives are being met. Take responsibility the management of your campaigns from start to finish. Be the gatekeeper of options and bookings going through Plato. Understand the importance of the PRF & Productivity process and the investment strategies by client. Working closely with your Investment Business Director and the Performance Team, ensure you understand the current position before entering market. Pre track any plan before going ahead with the buy. Withthe Investment Directors and Planning Team - deliver relevant KPI requirements and PRF guarantees. Attend your own key client audits alongside a Client/Investment Director Understand and work towards all relevant commercial targets. Assist in the delivery of these priorities within your assigned agency team. With guidance from the BD/ Investment Account Director, endeavour to pro-actively grow and develop key client business alongside the planning teams. Actively focus on proactive dormant / non-user development programme Assist in the delivery of our value banks across the designated agency team. Barter - ensure effective delivery of our clients barter requirements. Assist the delivery of our charity obligations. Provide expertise for the assigned business area, externally & internallycommunicating any relevant changes in the marketplace. Strive for maximum efficiency in plan creation and workflow process. Actively contribute to Talon's tools and systems to improve the output of the team. Assist in overseeing the delivery of generator pieces/deals (including short term incentive deals). Identify weaker market points and collate and distribute proactive deals. Comprehensively understand the media owners, their business and be an internal brand ambassador. Develop strong relationships with all media owner contacts. Be part of the Media Owner Champions Programme across our major MO partners, to enable joint commercial success and delivering best in class service for our clients and agencies. Begin to form a long-term overview of format, environments and media owners and be innovative in approach - identifyingnew income opportunities and ensuring these are activated in acommercially viable way, delivering entrepreneurial thinking at every opportunity. Begin to develop relationships with our contacts at the Auditing companies. Have a thorough understanding and utilise all tools and systems, e.g. Plato. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Attend internal/external site tours where relevant. Understand Talon philosophy and specialist business unit's offerings and communicate them appropriately. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Share knowledge and best practice across the team and business. Assist in wider company initiatives including new business pitches, Cogs, etc. Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate proper care and respect for corporate assets. Champion sustainability and advocate the value of positive social and environmental impact within your team. Participate in projects and initiatives which drive Talon's commitment to positive social and environmental causes. E.g., charity partnerships, volunteering, carbon offsetting etc. Role model the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Commercial aware, looks for new opportunities and ways generates added value. Proactive and good multitasking skills. Ability to work as part of a team, supportive and collaborative. Enthusiastic and driven. Willingness to share knowledge and further personal development. As well as: Previous media planning and/or office/admin experience Strong numeracy & analytical skills Negotiation and innovative trading ability Accurate and acute attention to detail Experience of building strong relationships with clients/media owners Microsoft Office Skills WHY US_ " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ The Investment team are primarily responsible for the trading and delivery of our agencies and clients' campaigns and also ensuring that we are hitting any measurement and commercial targets. As an Investment Manager within the team, you will play an essential role in enabling us to fulfil this remit. Primarily, this role will be supporting the Account and Business Directors whilst learning the skills required to progress. As your knowledge and experience grows Investment Managers will start trading within one of our agency teams or assisting in our Accountability and Performance team in order to ensure we hit our targets. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Work with the team to service a range of clients and agencies at the highest level possible. Manage all trading & negotiation across assigned agency business. Oversee non-Investment trades with the planning team and ensure that pricing is appropriate and commercial objectives are being met. Take responsibility the management of your campaigns from start to finish. Be the gatekeeper of options and bookings going through Plato. Understand the importance of the PRF & Productivity process and the investment strategies by client. Working closely with your Investment Business Director and the Performance Team, ensure you understand the current position before entering market. Pre track any plan before going ahead with the buy. Withthe Investment Directors and Planning Team - deliver relevant KPI requirements and PRF guarantees. Attend your own key client audits alongside a Client/Investment Director Understand and work towards all relevant commercial targets. Assist in the delivery of these priorities within your assigned agency team. With guidance from the BD/ Investment Account Director, endeavour to pro-actively grow and develop key client business alongside the planning teams. Actively focus on proactive dormant / non-user development programme Assist in the delivery of our value banks across the designated agency team. Barter - ensure effective delivery of our clients barter requirements. Assist the delivery of our charity obligations. Provide expertise for the assigned business area, externally & internallycommunicating any relevant changes in the marketplace. Strive for maximum efficiency in plan creation and workflow process. Actively contribute to Talon's tools and systems to improve the output of the team. Assist in overseeing the delivery of generator pieces/deals (including short term incentive deals). Identify weaker market points and collate and distribute proactive deals. Comprehensively understand the media owners, their business and be an internal brand ambassador. Develop strong relationships with all media owner contacts. Be part of the Media Owner Champions Programme across our major MO partners, to enable joint commercial success and delivering best in class service for our clients and agencies. Begin to form a long-term overview of format, environments and media owners and be innovative in approach - identifyingnew income opportunities and ensuring these are activated in acommercially viable way, delivering entrepreneurial thinking at every opportunity. Begin to develop relationships with our contacts at the Auditing companies. Have a thorough understanding and utilise all tools and systems, e.g. Plato. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Attend internal/external site tours where relevant. Understand Talon philosophy and specialist business unit's offerings and communicate them appropriately. Develop and grow industry knowledge through attendance of internal and external training programmes. Share knowledge and best practice across the team and business. Assist in wider company initiatives including new business pitches, Cogs, etc. Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate proper care and respect for corporate assets. Champion sustainability and advocate the value of positive social and environmental impact within your team. Participate in projects and initiatives which drive Talon's commitment to positive social and environmental causes. E.g., charity partnerships, volunteering, carbon offsetting etc. Role model the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Commercial aware, looks for new opportunities and ways generates added value. Proactive and good multitasking skills. Ability to work as part of a team, supportive and collaborative. Enthusiastic and driven. Willingness to share knowledge and further personal development. As well as: Previous media planning and/or office/admin experience Strong numeracy & analytical skills Negotiation and innovative trading ability Accurate and acute attention to detail Experience of building strong relationships with clients/media owners Microsoft Office Skills WHY US_ " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ The Head of Trading, holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring Talon delivers best-in-class buying outcomes across its roster of independent UK agencies. Working across all agency teams, this role will develop a consistent client service experience from an investment perspective and lead specific projects or initiatives as required. As the Head of Trading, you will drive relationships with key stakeholders, shape the investment strategy for independent agencies, and champion the adoption of Talon's products and services-including Plato, Atlas, and future technologies. In collaboration with the wider Investment Team, you will lead and develop strategies across independent agencies. With strong negotiation skills, and working closely with the Director of Investment, you will manage pricing agreements and ensure all OMG bookings comply. This is a negotiation-driven, team and client focused role, setting the tone for how Talon invests on behalf of clients in the OOH market. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining media owner relationships, delivering Talon's investment approach, identifying growth opportunities, and meeting commercial obligations. Working with Investment Business Directors and Managers, you will create best-in-class investment strategies aligned with client and agency objectives. You will support, coach, and mentor the wider investment team to ensure delivery excellence, resolve servicing issues effectively, and improve client outcomes. This role partners closely with the Director of Investment, Chief Commercial Officer, and Independent Agency Head of Client to ensure agencies remain delighted by Talon's investment capabilities, while leveraging relationships to uncover new opportunities and innovative approaches for clients. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Ensure Talon's consistent investment approach is applied across all independent business operations. Partner with the Director of Investment and fellow Head of Trading to drive innovation in OOH investment. Design and implement tailored investment strategies for agencies and clients. Hold overall responsibility for negotiating and executing all independent agency bookings, ensuring adherence to pricing commitments. Deliver pricing agreements in collaboration with the Director of Investment. Align investment strategies with Talon's commercial objectives, working closely with the commercial team. Maintain deep knowledge of OOH products, pricing structures, and market dynamics. Demonstrate a strong understanding of barter and inventory trading models. Build and sustain relationships with key media owner contacts, Investment Leads, and Managing Directors. Develop and nurture relationships with agency investment teams. Establish and maintain connections with OOH media auditors. Lead and manage the Investment Team (Business Directors), driving their development and progression plans. Act as a role model for Talon's values and behaviours, fostering a positive culture and setting the tone across the organisation. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Highly confident and skilled negotiator with a proven ability to secure optimal outcomes. Strong, established relationships with OOH media owners and industry stakeholders. Exceptional people management skills, capable of leading and motivating high-performing teams. Organised and methodical approach to investment planning and execution. Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of market dynamics and profitability drivers. Independent decision-maker with sound judgment and strategic thinking. Collaborative team player who can lead and work effectively within cross-functional teams. Excellent presentation and communication skills, able to deliver compelling narratives to clients and internal stakeholders. Ability to shape and execute investment strategies that align with business objectives and client needs. Proactive in identifying new technologies, tools, and approaches to enhance investment performance. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with composure and clarity. As well as: Demonstrated experience managing and developing an Investment Team of 3 or more people, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Proven track record of servicing a diverse portfolio of clients and media owners at a senior level. Experience delivering pricing commitments and negotiating agreements with media owners. Skilled in presenting to clients and agencies, with the ability to influence and inspire confidence. Strong background in influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. Ability to shape and execute investment strategies that align with business objectives and client needs. Deep understanding of the OOH market, including pricing structures, product offerings, and emerging trends. WHY US_ " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ The Head of Trading, holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring Talon delivers best-in-class buying outcomes across its roster of independent UK agencies. Working across all agency teams, this role will develop a consistent client service experience from an investment perspective and lead specific projects or initiatives as required. As the Head of Trading, you will drive relationships with key stakeholders, shape the investment strategy for independent agencies, and champion the adoption of Talon's products and services-including Plato, Atlas, and future technologies. In collaboration with the wider Investment Team, you will lead and develop strategies across independent agencies. With strong negotiation skills, and working closely with the Director of Investment, you will manage pricing agreements and ensure all OMG bookings comply. This is a negotiation-driven, team and client focused role, setting the tone for how Talon invests on behalf of clients in the OOH market. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining media owner relationships, delivering Talon's investment approach, identifying growth opportunities, and meeting commercial obligations. Working with Investment Business Directors and Managers, you will create best-in-class investment strategies aligned with client and agency objectives. You will support, coach, and mentor the wider investment team to ensure delivery excellence, resolve servicing issues effectively, and improve client outcomes. This role partners closely with the Director of Investment, Chief Commercial Officer, and Independent Agency Head of Client to ensure agencies remain delighted by Talon's investment capabilities, while leveraging relationships to uncover new opportunities and innovative approaches for clients. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Ensure Talon's consistent investment approach is applied across all independent business operations. Partner with the Director of Investment and fellow Head of Trading to drive innovation in OOH investment. Design and implement tailored investment strategies for agencies and clients. Hold overall responsibility for negotiating and executing all independent agency bookings, ensuring adherence to pricing commitments. Deliver pricing agreements in collaboration with the Director of Investment. Align investment strategies with Talon's commercial objectives, working closely with the commercial team. Maintain deep knowledge of OOH products, pricing structures, and market dynamics. Demonstrate a strong understanding of barter and inventory trading models. Build and sustain relationships with key media owner contacts, Investment Leads, and Managing Directors. Develop and nurture relationships with agency investment teams. Establish and maintain connections with OOH media auditors. Lead and manage the Investment Team (Business Directors), driving their development and progression plans. Act as a role model for Talon's values and behaviours, fostering a positive culture and setting the tone across the organisation. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Highly confident and skilled negotiator with a proven ability to secure optimal outcomes. Strong, established relationships with OOH media owners and industry stakeholders. Exceptional people management skills, capable of leading and motivating high-performing teams. Organised and methodical approach to investment planning and execution. Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of market dynamics and profitability drivers. Independent decision-maker with sound judgment and strategic thinking. Collaborative team player who can lead and work effectively within cross-functional teams. Excellent presentation and communication skills, able to deliver compelling narratives to clients and internal stakeholders. Ability to shape and execute investment strategies that align with business objectives and client needs. Proactive in identifying new technologies, tools, and approaches to enhance investment performance. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with composure and clarity. As well as: Demonstrated experience managing and developing an Investment Team of 3 or more people, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Proven track record of servicing a diverse portfolio of clients and media owners at a senior level. Experience delivering pricing commitments and negotiating agreements with media owners. Skilled in presenting to clients and agencies, with the ability to influence and inspire confidence. Strong background in influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. Ability to shape and execute investment strategies that align with business objectives and client needs. Deep understanding of the OOH market, including pricing structures, product offerings, and emerging trends. WHY US_ " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
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