Programmatic Account Director (Fixed Term Contract)

About Us

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com

Role Description

This is a 12 month mat cover FTC working across Natwest.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership of the NatWest Addressable strategy team, ensuring client services and ad operations operate as one unit.

• Building strong relationship with senior Omnicom agency stakeholders.

• Maintain best practice in all NatWest and Omnicom processes throughout the team.

• Point of escalation for any challenging circumstances.

• Responsible for career development of individuals in the team. Establish goals and making sure individuals are supported to achieve them.

• Be seen as a programmatic expert by internally and externally across key accounts.

• Support IPG agencies in pitch responses and the pitch itself – responsible for delivering programmatic strategy as well as presentation of it.

• Working with the team to deliver innovative products to generate revenue opportunities.

Desired Skills & Experience

• In-depth knowledge of the digital media industry and media market dynamics

• Excellent understanding of the programmatic ecosystem and key players (DSPs, AD Exchanges, Networks, SSPs)

• Team leadership and management experience

• Dealing at director level

• Ability to navigate large and complex client organization

• Ability to integrate and co-operate with different business functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ideally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing environment

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions based on data

• Fundamental knowledge of ad targeting methodologies

• Experience overseeing all their client/clients outputs directly or indirectly (via team) and ensuring excellence in response to briefs, campaign management and client comms.

• Experience with statistics and related analysis methodologies

• Ability to investigate, analyze & solve problems, and clearly communicate results

• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and be a self-starter

• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team

Employee Transparency

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

THE PERKS

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year

• Free breakfast and free lunch

• Early finish Fridays

• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)

• Retail discounts

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme

• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Paid time off for Volunteering

• Group Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)

• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%

• Generous Parental Leave & Pay

• Independent mortgage advice

• Financial education

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free eye tests

• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!