Job Description:
Role Purpose: Directors are responsible for setting the strategic direction for assigned brands within the dentsu portfolio, overseeing a team of digital and programmatic team members who support the dentsu agency brands, including Carat, dentsuX, and iProspect. They possess in-depth knowledge of the programmatic and direct digital landscape and are proficient with multiple buying platforms. They have an entrepreneurial spirit and can work independently to deliver success for client campaigns and overall business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who excels in team management, demonstrates a commitment to excellence and has programmatic, Paid Social and Search expertise. Directors are expected to stay current on changes within the ad tech landscape, and drive innovation with their passion for problem-solving using data, tech, and creativity. The Director is accountable for the operational efficiency and effectiveness of their team, for managing day-to-day relationships with US counterparts and for developing status as a trusted business partner. They will take a proactive approach to campaign strategy and management, ensuring campaigns meet or exceed performance metrics and align with client goals.
Key Accountabilities:
Oversee programmatic and digital direct strategy and lead development of tactical recommendations
Provide leadership to account team and manage day-to-day activities or direct reports, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration, ensuring team operations align with client goals and strategic vision
Drive growth of junior team members through regular 1:1 meetings and mentorship
Experience with DSP, SSP, digital direct publishers, ad servers, and ad verification partners
Adopt and enforce established team operational standards and best practices
Set and manage timelines to ensure prioritization of team deliverables
Guide and encourage cross-discipline trainings to ensure all team members are comfortable planning and executing both direct and programmatic campaigns
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years’ experience within the programmatic and digital industry, including Paid Social and Search.
Strong experience with management of a team and leading a highly successful team
Strong experience across all digital media channels and ability to eloquently speak to each
Strong understanding of business concepts and client objectives to identify expansion opportunities
Consistent, exceptional project management
Excellent verbal and written communications, presentation, and analytical skills
Proactive & collaboration mindset
Ability to retain professionalism in all situations
Detail-oriented with strong attention to project management and follow-through
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Solutions orientated with strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills
Proficient in programmatic technology, platform, and partner solutions, including but not limited to, DSPs, ad servers, ad verification platforms, planning/financial platforms, DMPs, analytics & reporting dashboards, etc.
Strong experience working with business applications; MS Office Suite required
Location:
CudinamarcaBrand:
CaratTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentOther open roles at Dentsuaegis(6)
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next.
Key team members
Fiona Black
John Gajewski
Pierpaolo Sogliani
Rob Cantave, MBA
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