Programmatic Director

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Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring for a Programmatic Director as part of dentsu in London.

Purpose of the Role

The role requires the efficient and accurate execution of Programmatic campaigns as well as solid experience in DSPs and Programmatic technology. You will take initiative and be confident in operating in a collaborative working environment. The right candidate will have a proven track record in getting the best out of others while also being able to manage their own workload effectively. 

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of Programmatic technology and the wider Display and Video ecosystem, building relationships with key partners.
• Be accountable for the output of the team by managing workloads and problem solving, while coaching and developing to ensure best in class delivery.
• Collaborate on planning and strategy for Programmatic activity as part of a range of different media mixes from our client portfolio.
• Showcase the ability to build, manage, optimise and troubleshoot varied Programmatic campaigns that span the marketing funnel, utilising market-leading DSPs.
• Be comfortable and confident manipulating large data sets to pull out meaningful insights for clients against their KPIs.
• Own commercial practices including invoicing, spend delivery, investment and margin management to help drive the profitability of the department.
• Confident in presenting to key stakeholders.

Qualifications + Skills

• Solid experience working within programmatic.
• Exceptional knowledge of the market both locally and globally, and the role that programmatic plays within the digital ecosystem.
• Effective organisation and time management.
• Platform/tech experience in at least 2 DSPs including DV360, Amazon or TTD.
• Ability to run meetings both internally and externally in relation to activation and delivery
• Developed credible external relationships with media owners a plus.

What we offer

• This is a permanent role.
• The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Tuesday and Thursday.
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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