OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role inmoving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vastmajority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon toestablish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets whichhelp to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth bybuilding excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicatingTalon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients ABOUT US_ At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ • Lead on the servicing of a portfolio of key clients, with a particular focus on digital/programmatic agency teams • Advocate for the inclusion of PrOOH to ultimately drive incremental revenue into the medium via Talon's proprietary technology and data stack (Ada & Atlas) • Create response to briefs, supporting rationale documents and feed into PCAs, working closely with the wider Planning team to ensure a holistic planning approach • Be responsible for presenting the above work to clients and agencies • Attend all client and agency meetings across your patch of business, with support from the Chief Programmatic Officer • Identify growth opportunities across your portfolio of clients, positioning OOH as a driver of core metrics and showcasing Talon's audience solutions • Drive agency relationships through hot desking, meeting with key personnel and presenting all agency sessions • Have a thorough understanding of the digital strategy and objectives of your main accounts and use this knowledge to add value • Take the lead on resolving client/campaign issues as and when they arise • Work with the wider team and the Chief Programmatic Officer to set objectives across key focus clients and working to achieve them • Contribute to pipeline management and all in-house reporting • Work with the Chief Programmatic Officer to provide accurate client forecasts ensuring they are kept up to date with key changes to forecasted business • Attend key industry events and represent Talon and our business interests accordingly • Partake in thought leadership pieces and contribute towards the direction of our programmatic product moving forwards • Work closely with the Chief Programmatic Officer to define and set the highest standards both internally and externally WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ • Sound knowledge of Talon's proprietary data and technology offering • An understanding of the programmatic online and OOH landscapes • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills • Strong understanding of the media landscape and an understanding of marketing and media objectives • Highly organised and proven ability to deliver excellent client service • A proactive self-starter with an appetite to develop • Entrepreneurial mindset to growth • Proven ability to build strong client relationships, understanding their key business challenges and presenting strategic solutions to drive growth across their accounts • First class relationship management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally • Extensive experience working with or within network agencies • Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to apply this within your work • UK OOH/PrOOH experience and/or extensive experience within programmatic/digital teams preferred but not essential • Management experience preferred but not essential OUR TEAM_ This role within our Programmatic team presents an opportunity to be at the forefront of OOH's evolution and growth. It is our responsibility to be experts in data-led opportunities to support our clients in reaching their goals, and the wider business in achieving growth. We are an agile division, continually evolving to meet the needs of the market. We work in close collaboration with all business units and across all agency groups, so internal collaboration is key. This is a fast-paced team with opportunities for growth and as we work to establish our offering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team for the future. WHY US_ "No matter how much Talon grows, it never feels like we don't know one another; everyone makes an effort to meet new folks and create a healthy working relationship which ends up uniting us even more." 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.
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role inmoving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vastmajority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon toestablish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets whichhelp to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth bybuilding excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicatingTalon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients ABOUT US_ At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ • Lead on the servicing of a portfolio of key clients, with a particular focus on digital/programmatic agency teams • Advocate for the inclusion of PrOOH to ultimately drive incremental revenue into the medium via Talon's proprietary technology and data stack (Ada & Atlas) • Create response to briefs, supporting rationale documents and feed into PCAs, working closely with the wider Planning team to ensure a holistic planning approach • Be responsible for presenting the above work to clients and agencies • Attend all client and agency meetings across your patch of business, with support from the Chief Programmatic Officer • Identify growth opportunities across your portfolio of clients, positioning OOH as a driver of core metrics and showcasing Talon's audience solutions • Drive agency relationships through hot desking, meeting with key personnel and presenting all agency sessions • Have a thorough understanding of the digital strategy and objectives of your main accounts and use this knowledge to add value • Take the lead on resolving client/campaign issues as and when they arise • Work with the wider team and the Chief Programmatic Officer to set objectives across key focus clients and working to achieve them • Contribute to pipeline management and all in-house reporting • Work with the Chief Programmatic Officer to provide accurate client forecasts ensuring they are kept up to date with key changes to forecasted business • Attend key industry events and represent Talon and our business interests accordingly • Partake in thought leadership pieces and contribute towards the direction of our programmatic product moving forwards • Work closely with the Chief Programmatic Officer to define and set the highest standards both internally and externally WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ • Sound knowledge of Talon's proprietary data and technology offering • An understanding of the programmatic online and OOH landscapes • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills • Strong understanding of the media landscape and an understanding of marketing and media objectives • Highly organised and proven ability to deliver excellent client service • A proactive self-starter with an appetite to develop • Entrepreneurial mindset to growth • Proven ability to build strong client relationships, understanding their key business challenges and presenting strategic solutions to drive growth across their accounts • First class relationship management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally • Extensive experience working with or within network agencies • Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to apply this within your work • UK OOH/PrOOH experience and/or extensive experience within programmatic/digital teams preferred but not essential • Management experience preferred but not essential OUR TEAM_ This role within our Programmatic team presents an opportunity to be at the forefront of OOH's evolution and growth. It is our responsibility to be experts in data-led opportunities to support our clients in reaching their goals, and the wider business in achieving growth. We are an agile division, continually evolving to meet the needs of the market. We work in close collaboration with all business units and across all agency groups, so internal collaboration is key. This is a fast-paced team with opportunities for growth and as we work to establish our offering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team for the future. WHY US_ "No matter how much Talon grows, it never feels like we don't know one another; everyone makes an effort to meet new folks and create a healthy working relationship which ends up uniting us even more." 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.
Global Business Development Director is a newly created role which recognises the importance of proactively driving business growth and development across all of Talon and its markets. This role will hold responsibility for delivering forecasted revenue and commercial targets and will be expected to create and implement strategies to drive growth (organic and new business) across all agencies as well as across brand new clients. This is all with the aim of uncovering new commercial opportunities for the Group. ABOUT US_ 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 420 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. Evolve OOH is part of the Talon Group and is a global outdoor media agency whose vision is to evolve the OOH medium through pioneering, results driven tools, team experience on a global scale, and a passion for creativity. THE ROLE_ The role will work closely with (and report into) the Global Chief Client Officer, with its key focus being to drive growth and reach by ensuring that clients/agencies continue to see Talon Group as THE best OOH agency due to our market leading client servicing, results driven strategic planning capability and global OOH expertise. The Global Business Development Director will also create bespoke programs of engagement in line with Talon's client and agency strategy. This role will act as a senior, front-facing representative of Talon Group to our clients, agencies and media owner partners. Over time, the role will need to manage a team across multiple business areas and geographies to ensure alignment to best practices and business development strategies. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Developing new business opportunities by conducting market research, identifying potential clients, andcreating strategiesto reach and convert them into customers. Also working with different agency departments across other media, with mobile teams or creative agencies, working with vendors, cross-selling clients etc. Working with the Global Chief Client Officer to create new annual agency business development plans that will grow Talon's client portfolios. Building and managing strategic partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders to drive collaborative growth and expand Talon's reach. Supporting the GCCO in identifying new opportunities for new clients/agencies that will help them to on board and increase the conversion rate. Building new relationships with the senior management team across new agencies and always spending time face-to-face time with key contacts whenever required. Evaluating and analysing market trends: staying informed about industry trends, market demands, and competitor strategies to anticipate opportunities and challenges. Developing and implementing effective business strategies: creating and executing strategies to enhance the organisation's market position and increase its competitive advantage. Promoting products and services effectively: Leveraging market insights and consumer understanding to develop targeted marketing campaigns and effectively communicate the value of products and services to clients. Negotiating deals, contracts, and agreements with clients and partners to secure beneficial partnerships and maximise business opportunities. Creating and delivering introduction meetings as well as inspiration sessions and international content across new agencies/clients. Overall responsibility for delivering on diversified revenue targets. Working with the GCCO to drive global business initiatives, taking the lead on specific projects when required. (i.e. pitches, new revenue opportunities, conferences, Inspiration sessions etc.). Role modelling the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ A solid understanding of the Global OOH landscape and established relationships with Media Owners. Versatility to work and travel across multiple markets. Experience in OOH, DOOH strategic planning, programmatic buying and creative optimisation. Exceptional commercial acumen. First class relationship management skills; with the ability to communicate across all levels, both internally and externally. Solid business acumen, with demonstrable experience of lead generation and closing deals. Strong people management skills and the ability to maximise a team's potential through ongoing motivation, evaluation and development. Team player, who can also work independently with a strong sense of responsibility, work ownership and accountability. Strong presentation skills and both strong knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office software. OUR TEAM_ Evolve OOH/Talon International is a truly international team. Thanks to all our different backgrounds we provide a truly holistic approach to international OOH, something that makes us. Because we are international, we manage a huge pool of clients and manage campaigns in different part of the world. While we are very hardworking, we always make sure to have fun and support each other in the process. 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. Subscribe to the Talon newsletter and stay up to date on the latest news and OOH developments
Jun 26, 2025
Full time
Global Business Development Director is a newly created role which recognises the importance of proactively driving business growth and development across all of Talon and its markets. This role will hold responsibility for delivering forecasted revenue and commercial targets and will be expected to create and implement strategies to drive growth (organic and new business) across all agencies as well as across brand new clients. This is all with the aim of uncovering new commercial opportunities for the Group. ABOUT US_ 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 420 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. Evolve OOH is part of the Talon Group and is a global outdoor media agency whose vision is to evolve the OOH medium through pioneering, results driven tools, team experience on a global scale, and a passion for creativity. THE ROLE_ The role will work closely with (and report into) the Global Chief Client Officer, with its key focus being to drive growth and reach by ensuring that clients/agencies continue to see Talon Group as THE best OOH agency due to our market leading client servicing, results driven strategic planning capability and global OOH expertise. The Global Business Development Director will also create bespoke programs of engagement in line with Talon's client and agency strategy. This role will act as a senior, front-facing representative of Talon Group to our clients, agencies and media owner partners. Over time, the role will need to manage a team across multiple business areas and geographies to ensure alignment to best practices and business development strategies. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Developing new business opportunities by conducting market research, identifying potential clients, andcreating strategiesto reach and convert them into customers. Also working with different agency departments across other media, with mobile teams or creative agencies, working with vendors, cross-selling clients etc. Working with the Global Chief Client Officer to create new annual agency business development plans that will grow Talon's client portfolios. Building and managing strategic partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders to drive collaborative growth and expand Talon's reach. Supporting the GCCO in identifying new opportunities for new clients/agencies that will help them to on board and increase the conversion rate. Building new relationships with the senior management team across new agencies and always spending time face-to-face time with key contacts whenever required. Evaluating and analysing market trends: staying informed about industry trends, market demands, and competitor strategies to anticipate opportunities and challenges. Developing and implementing effective business strategies: creating and executing strategies to enhance the organisation's market position and increase its competitive advantage. Promoting products and services effectively: Leveraging market insights and consumer understanding to develop targeted marketing campaigns and effectively communicate the value of products and services to clients. Negotiating deals, contracts, and agreements with clients and partners to secure beneficial partnerships and maximise business opportunities. Creating and delivering introduction meetings as well as inspiration sessions and international content across new agencies/clients. Overall responsibility for delivering on diversified revenue targets. Working with the GCCO to drive global business initiatives, taking the lead on specific projects when required. (i.e. pitches, new revenue opportunities, conferences, Inspiration sessions etc.). Role modelling the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ A solid understanding of the Global OOH landscape and established relationships with Media Owners. Versatility to work and travel across multiple markets. Experience in OOH, DOOH strategic planning, programmatic buying and creative optimisation. Exceptional commercial acumen. First class relationship management skills; with the ability to communicate across all levels, both internally and externally. Solid business acumen, with demonstrable experience of lead generation and closing deals. Strong people management skills and the ability to maximise a team's potential through ongoing motivation, evaluation and development. Team player, who can also work independently with a strong sense of responsibility, work ownership and accountability. Strong presentation skills and both strong knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office software. OUR TEAM_ Evolve OOH/Talon International is a truly international team. Thanks to all our different backgrounds we provide a truly holistic approach to international OOH, something that makes us. Because we are international, we manage a huge pool of clients and manage campaigns in different part of the world. While we are very hardworking, we always make sure to have fun and support each other in the process. 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. Subscribe to the Talon newsletter and stay up to date on the latest news and OOH developments
Senior Software Engineers at Talon develop our market leading products, crafting code as well as leading team members in agile software delivery. Working with the Product Owners they will create and manage their product roadmap. ABOUT US At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE We are looking for curious & inquisitive technology practitioners. You can expect to work in small (5-8) people teams, working very closely with the end users, iteratively developing and evolving the solution. We are continually on the search for passionate, bright and energetic professionals to join our team. Working with other Engineers (both in house and 3rd party), the Head of Engineering and the CTO you will shape the architecture of our platforms across the Talon group in the UK, North America and other emerging markets. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR An excellent programmer who is good in Object Oriented design and programming. Someone who has led the successful development of new and mature products including all stages of engineering including writing stories, all code, testing and deployment. Led teams of up to 10 engineers. Worked with a variety of architecture patterns. Problem solving from the ground up and identifying the MVP. Strategic versus Tactical approaches. Able to work as part of a team. Organised. Strategic thinking. Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy. Experience of servicing a range of stakeholders. Understanding of budgets and business-planning. Experience in an out of home, media owners and/or agency environment. Experience of leading and managing internal and external teams. Ability to conduct technological analyses and research. Ability to delegate efficiently. Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external clients. WHY US Talon is leading the way in OOH AdTech and you will play a key role in our ongoing growth. You will also work within a team that drives full stack development from capturing the requirements to deploy the finished feature. 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.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Senior Software Engineers at Talon develop our market leading products, crafting code as well as leading team members in agile software delivery. Working with the Product Owners they will create and manage their product roadmap. ABOUT US At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE We are looking for curious & inquisitive technology practitioners. You can expect to work in small (5-8) people teams, working very closely with the end users, iteratively developing and evolving the solution. We are continually on the search for passionate, bright and energetic professionals to join our team. Working with other Engineers (both in house and 3rd party), the Head of Engineering and the CTO you will shape the architecture of our platforms across the Talon group in the UK, North America and other emerging markets. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR An excellent programmer who is good in Object Oriented design and programming. Someone who has led the successful development of new and mature products including all stages of engineering including writing stories, all code, testing and deployment. Led teams of up to 10 engineers. Worked with a variety of architecture patterns. Problem solving from the ground up and identifying the MVP. Strategic versus Tactical approaches. Able to work as part of a team. Organised. Strategic thinking. Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy. Experience of servicing a range of stakeholders. Understanding of budgets and business-planning. Experience in an out of home, media owners and/or agency environment. Experience of leading and managing internal and external teams. Ability to conduct technological analyses and research. Ability to delegate efficiently. Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external clients. WHY US Talon is leading the way in OOH AdTech and you will play a key role in our ongoing growth. You will also work within a team that drives full stack development from capturing the requirements to deploy the finished feature. 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.
Our UK Grand Visual team are responsible for creating some of the biggest, boldest, and smartest OOH campaigns and brand experiences the world has seen. As a team, they have a reputation for being the most awarded specialist in the OOH industry. That track record has led us to celebrate Cannes Lions in a host of categories and we're very proud to have received many Grand Prix's for our campaigns. We're looking for a dynamic Client Director to help drive our combined experiential, digital production, and creative solutions propositions here in the UK. This role is a 12-month Maternity Cover. ABOUT US At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE We're looking for a dynamic Client Director to help drive our combined experiential, digital production, and creative solutions propositions here in the UK. This role is a 12-month Maternity Cover. A DAY IN THE LIFE No day is ever the same at GV towers. You may start your morning with a client status call discussing plans for upcoming campaigns, you might then run a creative brainstorm with the team and then put on your headphones and do some focus work on a creative response to brief. After lunch, you might check in with our production team to ensure your campaigns are running smoothly and then finish the day scoping a hot project with our creative production partners. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Demonstrable experiential and media sales experience dealing at a national or director level with major brands and agencies. Candidates should be able to support and challenge the current status quo and provide teams with compelling and innovative opportunities. Proven experience in interrogating briefs, providing strategic recommendations, writing tight creative briefs that push boundaries, and pulling together innovative pitch proposals. You have the ability to build on your existing network and are able to open doors at the appropriate level. Excellent sales skills and marketing/media/events/experiential market knowledge. You have experience of leading your own projects but will be confident looping in resource and/or the team head for support where it is needed. You have excellent attention to detail and aren't afraid to bring your knowledge of the client and wider campaign strategy to the table on internal discussions. Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Experience working in a busy, demanding and pressurised environment. You are driven and self-motivated to deliver results. You are flexible with a willingness to embrace change and new opportunities. You have a solid understanding of the media landscape and truly understand how OOH and Brand Experience complement other channels. Excellent proficiency across Microsoft - Excel, PowerPoint, Word. OUR TEAM Grand Visual is the Creative arm of Talon, focusing wholly on delivering best in class creative services, and maximising media value to the Global OOH market. Our clients include PepsiCo, Disney, Nike, Netflix and Amazon to name a few. Our team of experts have been crafting compelling stories for leading agencies, brands, and audiences all around the world for over 17 years, delivering projects in over 70 markets across the globe. From murals to experiential, interactive digital experiences and data-driven creative, our team ideates, develops, manages and produces campaigns seen by millions of people around the world. WHY US "We're a great team of people, who enjoy doing what they do, and have fun doing it." 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 ensure 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.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Our UK Grand Visual team are responsible for creating some of the biggest, boldest, and smartest OOH campaigns and brand experiences the world has seen. As a team, they have a reputation for being the most awarded specialist in the OOH industry. That track record has led us to celebrate Cannes Lions in a host of categories and we're very proud to have received many Grand Prix's for our campaigns. We're looking for a dynamic Client Director to help drive our combined experiential, digital production, and creative solutions propositions here in the UK. This role is a 12-month Maternity Cover. ABOUT US At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE We're looking for a dynamic Client Director to help drive our combined experiential, digital production, and creative solutions propositions here in the UK. This role is a 12-month Maternity Cover. A DAY IN THE LIFE No day is ever the same at GV towers. You may start your morning with a client status call discussing plans for upcoming campaigns, you might then run a creative brainstorm with the team and then put on your headphones and do some focus work on a creative response to brief. After lunch, you might check in with our production team to ensure your campaigns are running smoothly and then finish the day scoping a hot project with our creative production partners. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Demonstrable experiential and media sales experience dealing at a national or director level with major brands and agencies. Candidates should be able to support and challenge the current status quo and provide teams with compelling and innovative opportunities. Proven experience in interrogating briefs, providing strategic recommendations, writing tight creative briefs that push boundaries, and pulling together innovative pitch proposals. You have the ability to build on your existing network and are able to open doors at the appropriate level. Excellent sales skills and marketing/media/events/experiential market knowledge. You have experience of leading your own projects but will be confident looping in resource and/or the team head for support where it is needed. You have excellent attention to detail and aren't afraid to bring your knowledge of the client and wider campaign strategy to the table on internal discussions. Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Experience working in a busy, demanding and pressurised environment. You are driven and self-motivated to deliver results. You are flexible with a willingness to embrace change and new opportunities. You have a solid understanding of the media landscape and truly understand how OOH and Brand Experience complement other channels. Excellent proficiency across Microsoft - Excel, PowerPoint, Word. OUR TEAM Grand Visual is the Creative arm of Talon, focusing wholly on delivering best in class creative services, and maximising media value to the Global OOH market. Our clients include PepsiCo, Disney, Nike, Netflix and Amazon to name a few. Our team of experts have been crafting compelling stories for leading agencies, brands, and audiences all around the world for over 17 years, delivering projects in over 70 markets across the globe. From murals to experiential, interactive digital experiences and data-driven creative, our team ideates, develops, manages and produces campaigns seen by millions of people around the world. WHY US "We're a great team of people, who enjoy doing what they do, and have fun doing it." 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 ensure 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.
OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. ABOUT US_ At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE_ OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS_ Lead on the servicing of a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on digital/programmatic agency teams Advocate for the inclusion of PrOOH to ultimately drive incremental revenue into the medium via Talon's proprietary technology and data stack (Ada & Atlas) Create response to briefs, supporting rationale documents and feed into PCAs, working closely with the wider Planning team to ensure a holistic planning approach Be responsible for presenting the above work to clients and agencies Attend all client and agency meetings across your patch of business, with support from the Business Director Identify growth opportunities across your portfolio of clients, positioning OOH as a driver of core metrics and showcasing Talon's audience solutions Drive agency relationships through hot desking, meeting with key personnel and presenting all agency sessions Have a thorough understanding of the digital strategy and objectives of your main accounts and use this knowledge to add value Take the lead on resolving client/campaign issues as and when they arise Work with the wider team and the Business Director to set objectives across key focus clients and working to achieve them Contribute to pipeline management and all in-house reporting Work with the Business Director to provide accurate client forecasts ensuring they are kept up to date with key changes to forecasted business WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS_ Sound knowledge of Talon's proprietary data and technology offering An understanding of the programmatic online and OOH landscapes Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Strong understanding of the media landscape and an understanding of marketing and media objectives Highly organised and proven ability to deliver excellent client service A proactive self-starter with an appetite to develop YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_ Proven ability to build strong client relationships, understanding their key business challenges and presenting strategic solutions to drive growth across their accounts First class relationship management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally Extensive experience working with or within network agencies Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to apply this within your work UK OOH/PrOOH experience and/or extensive experience within programmatic/digital teams preferred but not essential 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.
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. ABOUT US_ At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE_ OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS_ Lead on the servicing of a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on digital/programmatic agency teams Advocate for the inclusion of PrOOH to ultimately drive incremental revenue into the medium via Talon's proprietary technology and data stack (Ada & Atlas) Create response to briefs, supporting rationale documents and feed into PCAs, working closely with the wider Planning team to ensure a holistic planning approach Be responsible for presenting the above work to clients and agencies Attend all client and agency meetings across your patch of business, with support from the Business Director Identify growth opportunities across your portfolio of clients, positioning OOH as a driver of core metrics and showcasing Talon's audience solutions Drive agency relationships through hot desking, meeting with key personnel and presenting all agency sessions Have a thorough understanding of the digital strategy and objectives of your main accounts and use this knowledge to add value Take the lead on resolving client/campaign issues as and when they arise Work with the wider team and the Business Director to set objectives across key focus clients and working to achieve them Contribute to pipeline management and all in-house reporting Work with the Business Director to provide accurate client forecasts ensuring they are kept up to date with key changes to forecasted business WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS_ Sound knowledge of Talon's proprietary data and technology offering An understanding of the programmatic online and OOH landscapes Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Strong understanding of the media landscape and an understanding of marketing and media objectives Highly organised and proven ability to deliver excellent client service A proactive self-starter with an appetite to develop YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_ Proven ability to build strong client relationships, understanding their key business challenges and presenting strategic solutions to drive growth across their accounts First class relationship management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally Extensive experience working with or within network agencies Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to apply this within your work UK OOH/PrOOH experience and/or extensive experience within programmatic/digital teams preferred but not essential 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.
An exciting opportunity has come up to work at the cutting edge of creative industries working with household brands such as Diageo, SpecSavers, ShakeShack, and Tony Chocolonely to name just a few, as Associate Legal Counsel in the UK as part of Talon's growing Global Legal Team supporting the business across a broad range of technology, regulatory, and compliance issues. Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel/DPO, this work will work closely with senior management in the UK. If you have an appetite for developing knowledge and skills in a fast-paced and collaborative working environment and are keen to roll up your sleeves as the business continues to grow, we would love to hear from you. ABOUT US At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE As Associate Legal Counsel in the UK, you will support the business across a broad range of technology, regulatory, and compliance issues. You will report directly to the Group General Counsel/DPO and work closely with senior management in the UK. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively across functions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a desire to find creative legal solutions. Excellent presentation skills with strong attention to detail. Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach. Conscientiousness and a passion for supporting the business in achieving its goals and embodying its values. 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 ensure 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.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has come up to work at the cutting edge of creative industries working with household brands such as Diageo, SpecSavers, ShakeShack, and Tony Chocolonely to name just a few, as Associate Legal Counsel in the UK as part of Talon's growing Global Legal Team supporting the business across a broad range of technology, regulatory, and compliance issues. Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel/DPO, this work will work closely with senior management in the UK. If you have an appetite for developing knowledge and skills in a fast-paced and collaborative working environment and are keen to roll up your sleeves as the business continues to grow, we would love to hear from you. ABOUT US At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry - changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients. In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes. THE ROLE As Associate Legal Counsel in the UK, you will support the business across a broad range of technology, regulatory, and compliance issues. You will report directly to the Group General Counsel/DPO and work closely with senior management in the UK. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively across functions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a desire to find creative legal solutions. Excellent presentation skills with strong attention to detail. Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach. Conscientiousness and a passion for supporting the business in achieving its goals and embodying its values. 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 ensure 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.