ROLE OVERVIEWThis is a client-facing, front-line management role for a highly intelligent, charismatic and creative thinking leader who is passionate about paid social media and performance-driven e-commerce marketing.The successful candidate will demonstrate deep paid social expertise across multiple platforms and international markets, strive for repeatable success through rigorous testing and optimization, and have a desire to question everything in pursuit of operational and client service excellence. They will be expected to provide bold and confident recommendations and sound leadership, backed by innovative flair and analytical experience.
As an Associate Director, the successful candidate is expected to be an all rounder who can lead by example and who has a proven track record of:
- Collaborating and helping to leading a high performance digital performance team
- Campaign management and optimization experience that spans multiple verticals and digital platforms (e.g. paid search, programmatic and social)
- Ability to effectively collaborate with other departments and stakeholders, to deliver client first solutions and strategic plans that deliver business impact
RESPONSIBILITIESPeople management- Oversee and develop a team of cross channel paid search, paid social and programmatic specialists
- Manage team towards internal operational targets and profitability metrics
- Responsible for the hiring of new team members
Client management and account strategy- Learn about our clients business, industry, and their marketing plans to provide best in class strategic guidance for their digital media
- Support cross-channel strategy development and ensure specialist channel expertise is integrated into consistent and compelling strategic narratives
- Proactively create and deliver performance forecasts and related initiatives to deliver and surpass client performance goals
- Stay informed on the latest industry developments and where applicable, ensure clients are kept up to date and understand any new challenges and opportunities
Operational management- Support team members to ensure campaign and operational delivery against client and internal KPIs
- Lead the development of best practices and processes; build institutional knowledge for key functions
- Work with cross-functional teams to maintain and develop a best-in-class product offering for all digital channels
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience
- A clear passion for digital marketing
- Minimum of 4 years, with experience in Social, Programmatic, and Search. Experience managing both Brand and Performance campaigns being a huge plus
- AT least 2 year of direct line management experience, mentoring and training
- Enjoys leadership responsibility and has a proven track record
- Ability to level up by simplifying complex and technical concepts
- A mathematical and analytical mind
- Able to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills
- Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectations
- Impeccable attention to detail
KEY STAKEHOLDERS- Line Manager: Director, Biddable
- Key Stakeholders: Director Biddable, VP, Biddable, Client Lead, Senior Account Manager(s) and Account Manager(s)
- Other stakeholders: The role will work closely with various teams including but not limited to Client Leadership Strategy & Planning, SEO and Analytics
COMPANY BENEFITSEvery employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include:
- PTO/ Vacation: 20 days vacation a year 12 public holidays observed
- Public Holidays: 12 days observed
- Sick Days: 7 days annually
- Summer Fridays: Early finishes from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Bereavement Leave: Paid time off for personal loss
- Parental Leave: Enhanced leave plus FMLA through NY state
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Sales commission with pitch opportunities
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Full Paid Medical Insurance for Employee Only (including dental and vision)
- Dependent contribution to Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Employer paid life insurance coverage
- Monthly gym membership stipend
- Access to personalized health guidance via Health Advocate
- Free Citi bike membership
- Membership to TalkSpace (Mental Health Support)
- Hybrid workspace support - home office setup is provided
- Agile working policy
- Complimentary access to fruit, cereals, snacks, soft drinks, tea, and coffee
The salary range for this position is
$120,000 to $140,000 (DOE)Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). We operate out of hybrid model of 3x per week in office.
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.
