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This is a Paid Social Director Role which sits within our Total Social Capability. Total Social is our integrated capability which brings together dentsu's 300+ social specialists in the UK - across Paid, Organic and Influencer marketing. We recognise that social media has evolved into a powerful landscape where engagement, communication, and commerce converge. Consumers don't see paid or organic social, creator-led or branded content, advertising or community management. They rightfully anticipate connected and compelling experiences from brands, and our structure is designed to seamlessly support this integrated approach. Job Description: The Role Join our dynamic team as a Director specialising in Paid Social and embark on a journey of innovation and impact across leading platforms like Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and more! We're not just looking for team members; we're seeking passionate individuals ready to redefine the landscape of social media marketing within our Paid Social specialism. As a Paid Social Director, you'll play a pivotal role as a channel lead, collaborating seamlessly with the client's projects and guiding a team of managers, executives, and assistants to deliver business outcomes through paid social activations. Beyond managing client accounts, you'll be a driving force in the growth and innovation of our Paid Social specialism. Building and leading a high-performing team will be at the heart of your responsibilities, fostering career development, personal growth, and a shared culture of connection, experience, and growth. This client-facing role extends both externally and internally, engaging with client teams, planners, digital specialists, and client servicing. You'll work closely with the Paid Social Partner to develop a cutting-edge strategy that not only meets, but exceeds, our client's business objectives. As a positive disruptor, you'll be instrumental in delivering best-practice social activation at scale and contributing to new business pitches, shaping the future of our Total Social proposition. Join us in pushing the boundaries and making a mark in the ever-evolving world of social media marketing! Life as a Paid Social Director Paid Social Campaign Delivery & Oversight Lead the development of Paid Social strategies, media plans and response to briefs. Defining KPIs, measurement solutions, and shaping the overall strategy to meet client business objectives. Collaborate with the Paid Social Partner to create a client roadmap and future-proof their paid social approach, within a Total Social setting. Identify integration opportunities with other digital channels where applicable. Ensure daily monitoring and regular optimisation of all campaign elements based on agreed KPIs. Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful client reports to inform further optimisations to improve performance. Responsible for creating a sophisticated Test & Learn roadmap, which expands across multiple social platforms and outlines clear frameworks for the effective measurement of paid social, aligned to client business objectives. Client Engagement Responsibilities Serve as the main point of contact for your client(s), cultivating relationships to evolve them into successful partnerships. Act as the connective tissue between the paid social team, client servicing team, other stakeholders (as needed), and the client - ensuring seamless collaboration. Proactively identify operational improvements to enhance the efficiency of our ways of working and paid social activation. Gain a deep understanding of your client's business and communication objectives, translating them into impactful platform strategies, which deliver actual business outcomes. Represent the team in various client meetings, including status updates, briefings, campaign reviews, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Partner Relationship Management Develop and nurture effective working relationships with partners such as Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging social/content amplification platforms. Organise and participate in regular catch-ups with priority partners, ensuring the continuous delivery of best-in-class campaigns and identifying opportunities for alpha/beta trials. Collaborate closely, where applicable, with key account representatives at third-party technology partners. Team Leadership and Excellence Spearhead the development of your team members, setting personalised objectives and conducting performance reviews to foster professional growth, and retain high-performing talent. Ensure the timely and precise delivery of work within your team, championing effective work practices embraced by all team members. Including the effective implementation of our Quality Assurance processes, to meet the goal of 100% error-free activations within your client remit. Actively mentor and empower your team, elevating both quality and performance to new heights for your clients. Support in the recruitment & hiring process. Including interviewing and on-boarding successful candidates. Commercial Success and Financial Mastery Drive revenue delivery across your client portfolio, collaborating with the Partner to explore exciting cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. Take charge of the punctual and accurate billing and reconciliation of campaign media investment and income, guaranteeing suppliers are paid promptly. This extends to ensuring accurate forecasting of income, to support the Partner in fulfilling their fiscal responsibilities to the business. Uphold a commitment to accuracy and timeliness in completing timesheets and resource capacity tracking; enabling the business to conduct thorough channel and client profitability/resource analyses. Join us in the pursuit of excellence and financial success. Product Development & New Business Remain up to date with developments in the social media and broader digital landscape. Create case studies and award entries based on campaign results as appropriate. Contribute towards new business RFPs and pitches as required. Including the onboarding of new clients into the business, where appropriate. Actively contribute as a leader for product workstreams and strategic projects. Professional Skills Proficient in managing substantial media budgets across various Paid Social platforms, crafting a supportive strategy, and leading activation teams. Enthusiastic and engaged with the dynamic landscape of social media, e-commerce, and digital marketing. Committed to advancing a career in a digital performance marketing agency, with a positive and solutions-orientated mindset. Strongly numerate and adept at handling data sets. Highly literate with a keen understanding of effective communication for diverse audiences. Articulate presenter, comfortable conveying data insights to senior clients and internal teams. Dedicated to consistently delivering top-notch work and addressing quality issues proactively. Diligent and detail-oriented in optimization and reporting. Highly commercial with expertise in value selling, negotiation, and client relationship management. Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to lead high-performing teams. Familiar with Privacy Enhancing Technologies offered by social media platforms and basic tools for mitigating the impact of cookie loss. What we are looking for in you Minimum 4 years' experience in a Paid social activation, social media planning or biddable media team. Good understanding of planning social campaigns across the various mechanisms, channels and buying models. Practical expertise in activation on Meta, TikTok, Snapchat & Pinterest. Practical expertise in setting up complex testing structures - including multi-cell brand lift and conversion lift studies. Proven ability to lead a team of at least 4 people through challenging and fast-paced deliverables. Strategic knowledge of how to grow client relationships, alongside being commercially minded in growing dentsu revenue. A few of the benefits Whether it's the joy of working with people at the top of their game or our vibrant and collaborative team energy, people love working here - and we hope you will too! Career development through LinkedIn Learning and other tools; with access to training, certifications and mentorship. Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, life insurance and other corporate benefits In addition to the 25 days annual leave (full time employees), you are also able to take an additional day's leave for your birthday, up to three to focus on your wellbeing and two days to volunteer in your community. Access to lifestyle benefits and schemes such as Cycle to work, Season Ticket loan, GymFlex, Tastecard, Retail discounts and many more. Inclusion & Diversity Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. . click apply for full job details

The purpose of this role is to implement and execute Paid Search campaigns, in line with the agreed strategy, to maintain, develop and exceed client performance targets. Job Description: 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. Purpose of the Role As a Senior Paid Search Executive, your role will be to ensure best in class delivery across the team's portfolio of clients, working both closely with your manager and the rest of your team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your Paid Search campaigns as well as supporting, coaching and mentoring junior team members to produce work to the highest of standards, in line with agency values. Success will be measured through meeting and exceeding client targets both in terms of results as well as maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Account quality will be measured through internal audit scores. You will also produce case studies to showcase your work and help the agency demonstrate excellence. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of paid search strategies aligned with client goals and objectives. Execute day-to-day management of paid search campaigns, including campaign setup, optimisation, monitoring, and reporting Monitor campaign performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular reports and insights to internal teams and clients Support the Paid Search Manager in client communication, campaign planning, and strategic recommendations/optimisations, adhering to Dentsu's QA policies and procedures Collaborate with clients, internal planning teams and platform reps to drive best in class performance Qualifications + Skills Experience managing and planning paid search campaigns, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment. Proficiency in managing and planning campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with experience on SA360 or international search engines a bonus. Strong understanding of paid search principles and best practices Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams. 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 Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams. Location: London Brand: Dentsu Media Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description: 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. Introduction The Media New Business team at Dentsu operates at a group level, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices across our three media agencies. Within this team, three members are dedicated to supporting our Carat brand: the Head of Carat New Business, this role, and a direct report. Additionally, this position works closely with Carat's leadership team to drive new business success. Purpose of the Role This role is responsible for designing, developing, and executing a persuasive narrative for new client opportunities, crafting unique value propositions that set Dentsu apart from the competition. Carat often works collaboratively with practice areas beyond media, as well as other markets or the central global function, with this role ensuring an integrated, results-focused approach to addressing client challenges. The focus is on managing large-scale, transformational pitches and applies across net new business opportunities as well as major client retention efforts. Key Responsibilities Working alongside pitch lead(s) and teams to translate complex, client needs into a unified solution offering, strategic approach, implementation plan, and commercial proposal. Develop and communicate strategy and go-to-market narratives, helping to promote the Carat and/or dentsu brands or communicate our proposition to new contacts. Design and oversee complex projects involving multiple brand / team solutions. Analyse customer business objectives, needs, processes, and existing infrastructure to ensure alignment with solutions. Clearly communicate and support all aspects of the proposed solution to stakeholders - internal as well as client and/or intermediary contacts. Ensure new business processes are fair, fulfilling and positive career-defining for our people. Select, support and manage pitch teams throughout the duration of a process. Continuous sharing of great pitch work, best practices teams can take into client day-to-day and promoting and recruiting new talent into pitch experiences. Qualifications + Skills Experience across some combination of sales, new business, client-facing roles frequent pitching, in a communications organisation, operating at a senior level. Strong understanding of the communications industry developments, big topics and challenges clients are tackling and a passion for brands and great campaigns. Managing multiple, senior stakeholders within fast-paced work processes. Strategic and storytelling experience - able to work alongside lead strategists and planner to ensure compelling and competitive pitch - across all deliverables. Experience persuading clients and colleagues to adopt new services and approaches. What we offer This is a permanent role This role will be based in our London office where we currently operate under hybrid working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Inclusion and Diversity Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams. Location: London Brand: Dentsu Media Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description: We are Dentsu B2B, one of the biggest and most successful B2B agencies in the world, and further part of the incredible Dentsu parent groups. Since our establishment as a global end-to-end, best-in-class B2B agency, we are growing at a rapid and exciting pace. You will be joining a team of over 1,000 B2B specialists globally, acting as agency of record for some of the biggest and most exciting B2B brands in the world where we provide service across our many practice areas, including Media, Creative, Insights and more. But don't just take our word for it - we've recently won The Drum's Best Large B2B agency award. At DB2B, we are determined to be the best - and we know that only comes from having the best people on our teams. So, as we progress and develop as a company, you will too. Within our fast-growing network, there's plenty of opportunity to develop your skillset through market-leading training schemes, including our proprietary Merkle University courses. You'll be encouraged to be curious, to share new ideas and to be innovative and bold - we believe great ideas should come from everyone in the team. To that end we're also actively engaged in ensuring DEI is at the heart of what we think, say and do. We work as part of the many pillars within our global and local DEI group - and strongly encourage all of our teams to be actively involved here too. In exchange for your contribution to our award-winning company, we make sure you'll find the right work-life balance - mental wellness is incredibly important to us so we ensure everyone takes advantage of their generous holiday allowance as well as several additional Wellness Days each year - additional days off which are enjoyed by everyone within the Dentsu group. We know right now that the ability to work remotely is as important as the ability to come together f2f as a team and agency, so we have enabled each team to build bespoke charters to identify the rhythm and cadence of when it will add value to be in the office collaborating round a table and when it's useful to work from where suits you - all with the goal of driving success for our clients, our teams and our agency in the smartest ways possible. We're really proud of our company values and culture, and we want you to feel fully part of that fantastic community, something we celebrate in our regular company and team socials. The Role The Senior Account Manager (SAM) role is responsible for leading planning across client accounts within their portfolio. Taking a key role in successful delivery of campaigns, they will demonstrate best-in-class media planning across multiple media channels, and great client management. They will likely be managing at least one Account Executive and or Account Manager whom they will help develop and grow the skillset of, whilst also ensuring their own development. The SAM will be used to working at pace across several simultaneous projects either within one account or more likely across multiple accounts. They will have developed their experience across both the brand and demand gen sides of the business and be continually investigating new opportunities, new partners and new tactics to test out for clients. Their desire to ensure fresh thinking is brought to plans will continue to fuel the building of a strong network of contacts with media partners, established and new. Further they will work closely with other channel teams, strategists and external agencies to ensure the smooth delivery, activation, reporting and optimisation of campaigns for clients. The Key Responsibilities Own campaign delivery, from RTB, planning, activation, reporting and optimisation of campaigns for clients Build strong relationships with campaign leads on the client side, and become a trusted source of quality RTBs and plan delivery Build a strong network of media partner relationships - both with key, established media partners and new and upcoming partners to test Manage the stakeholders (internal and external) required for successful delivery of campaign -from other channel teams to analytics teams, to creative agencies, PR agencies etc Build an exciting and dynamic presentation style to help sell in plans and proposals to clients Supporting, training and mentoring of the Account Executives and/or Account Managers they are in charge of, in delivering all campaign planning and implementation Create insightful and action orientated insights based on data analsis to drive recommendations, optimisations and expansion of campaigns with clients Supporting the account leads and/or the wider agency leadership team with projects as required, including new business pitching, presentations, dentsu B2B product development and award entries Immerses self and team in clients' business: understanding their challenges, objectives, external economic environment, markets they operate in, competitive threats and relevant partner agencies; knows client's products inside out and applies this knowledge to deliver Innovative, ambitious client plans and service The Key Behaviours Takes on challenging projects/problems and creates project plans and processes that get things moving Holds self and others accountable to meeting high standards, does not let deadlines slip, and provides and guidance to ensure standards are met and delivered. Knows who their broader stakeholder group are and ensures they are kept informed appropriately, both internally within the team or across the business and amongst clients. Is willing to check in with the team on projects/tasks being worked on individually and as a team, to encourage collaboration, upskilling and room for feedback from broader stakeholders. Understands client's marketing strategy and objectives, how all the op-cos can help deliver that and is able to represent them to the client Stays calm & helps the team and clients navigate significant change/frustration Finds the right balance of constructive challenge and adaptation when faced with opposition (be that driven by clients, team or leadership) Steps back from current problems to see future implications to avoid risk & benefit from opps Asks the non-obvious questions to get at underlying issues Looks across DB2B & Dentsu to find the right people to deliver against client needs Works with the Client Lead to sets clear direction for the team, focuses them not just on today but on longer-term plans Develops self and people to ensure they can deliver (technical training, client servicing, team leadership) Gives balanced feedback and recognition Sets realistic forecasts and spots opportunities for cross-selling Sees patterns in data, understand what it means and translate into action plans Creates helpful client proposals on a range of topics, not just their own brand / area / expertise Willing to support outside of campaign and day to day requests to help grow and improve team and clients' ways of working. The Key Skills & Experience Ability to own campaign delivery from start to end Manage multiple stakeholders, from internal teams, to external agencies and of course clients Multi-task across several projects/workstreams and likely across multiple accounts Extremely well organised, ensures that deadlines are met, calls and meetings are on time, meeting notes are captured and circulated etc As keen to create development opportunities for the Account Exec(s) they are managing as they are for themselves Takes on challenging projects/problems and creates plans that get things moving Finds the right balance of constructive challenge and adaptation when faced with opposition (be that driven by clients, team or leadership) Is able to manage down and up to balance getting tasks done and bringing in support as needed Delegates appropriately and does not try to do everything themselves Spots potential opportunities for cross-selling Sees patterns in data, understand what it means and translate into action plans Knows who their broader stakeholder group are and ensures they are kept informed Creates helpful client proposals on a range of topics, not just their own brand / area / expertise Understands client's marketing strategy and objectives A few of the benefits You'll have a great compensation package, private health & dental insurance, corporate discounts and career development through Dentsu University, and free access to LinkedIn learning 29+ days of annual leave (25 days of regular holidays, birthdays off and 3 additional wellness days) We also offer the opportunity to volunteer for up to 2 days per year and tend to close down the agency between Christmas and New Years You'll have a hybrid working schedule, with flexible start/end hours Inclusion and Diversity Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly . click apply for full job details

Senior Programmatic Manager dentsu London Permanent Hybrid Lead AI-powered programmatic advertising, drive AdTech innovation & manage high-impact campaigns. Shape the future of digital media - apply today! Job Description: At dentsu, we lead the way in cutting-edge programmatic advertising, AI-driven optimisation, and omnichannel media strategies. As a Senior Programmatic Manager, you will step into a leadership role, managing a team while driving high-impact campaigns for top-tier clients. This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise, thrives in dynamic and collaborative environments As a Senior Programmatic Manager, you will be responsible for two key areas: first, leading a team of programmatic specialists to deliver exceptional campaign execution and strategy, and second, crafting and implementing advanced programmatic initiatives that yield measurable business results. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and media partners, leveraging first-party data, AI-driven targeting, and privacy-first solutions to optimise performance. Why Join Us? Leadership Growth - Clear progression to Programmatic Director-level roles. Innovation & AdTech - Work with AI-powered solutions & innovative programmatic tools. High-Impact Work - Large-scale campaigns with top-tier clients. Hybrid & Flexible Working - Work-life balance matters. Diversity & Inclusion - A collaborative, supportive culture where everyone thrives. 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. Key Responsibilities Plan, manage, and optimise multi-channel programmatic campaigns across Display, CTV, Digital Audio, DOOH, and Retail Media. Leverage first-party data strategies and emerging ad technologies to improve targeting and campaign efficiency. Ensure compliance with privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) while implementing AI-driven audience segmentation. Monitor performance KPIs, optimise bids and budgets, and drive measurable business results. Support and mentor junior traders to ensure best-in-class campaign execution. Function as a go-to expert for programmatic best practices within the team. Work closely with internal stakeholders, client teams, and platform partners to align strategies. Utilise Looker Studio, Excel, and SQL for data analysis and reporting. Translate complex programmatic insights into clear, actionable business recommendations. Stay ahead of industry trends, AI advancements, and new media buying innovations. Build strong relationships with key clients, media owners, and tech partners. Present campaign strategies and performance updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to the evolution of dentsu's programmatic product offering and workflow improvements. Minimum Requirements Programmatic Expertise - Extensive experience in programmatic advertising, media buying, or AdTech with proven proficiency in key DSPs (DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP) and omnichannel campaign activation. Leadership & Strategic Planning - Strong team management and leadership skills, with a track record in strategic planning and delivering high-impact, performance-driven campaigns. Analytical & Technical Proficiency - Advanced data analysis capabilities using SQL, Looker Studio, and data visualisation tools, with the ability to translate complex insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. Compliance & Optimisation - In-depth knowledge of privacy-first solutions, audience segmentation, and AI-driven optimisation, alongside experience managing multiple large-scale campaigns. Preferred Requirements First-Party Data & Omnichannel - Experience integrating first-party data strategies with a strong understanding of omnichannel marketing and cross-device attribution. Advanced Analytics & Automation - Proficiency in Python or other advanced analytics tools, coupled with hands-on experience in custom bidding algorithms and DSP automation. Commercial Growth - Proven ability to pitch new business and drive commercial growth initiatives. Thought Leadership - Demonstrated thought leadership through public speaking, authoring whitepapers, or active participation in industry discussions. What we Offer Dentsu UKI offers a range of benefits to support you through all stages of your career with us. These include: Private Medical Insurance and Dental Cover 25 days Annual Leave + Birthday Off Wellness and Volunteer Days Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover Pension scheme and financial education support Cycle to Work, EV Car Scheme, Season Ticket Loans Hybrid working options (role-dependent) Inclusion and Diversity Dentsu does not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Experience stipulated in this job description serves as a guide only and all applications will be considered on their merits, irrespective of experience. As part of our Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and as an Equal Opportunities employer, if you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process please engage directly with your Recruiter. Location: London Brand: Dentsu Media Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose: At its core, the role of the Paid Social Manager is to ensure the effective end-to-end delivery of D2C Paid Social campaigns, from Branding through to Performance, whilst providing high-quality client relationship management, team management and campaign execution. You will be encouraged to approach your work with curiosity and an innovative mindset; you must be relentless in looking for new ways to drive performance gains for your client, whilst successfully motivating a team of paid social specialists. Here, at Dentsu, we believe that you're only ever as good as the team around you - so, what are you waiting for? This is your chance to collaborate with, and learn from, some of the best minds in the industry. Key Accountabilities: Client-management responsibility • Be the primary point of contact for the Client Planning Team and Client(s) Social Media team. Managing and nurturing this relationship daily. • Identify and resolve any potential problems with ways of working between the activation team, the internal client teams and the client. • Fully understand the client(s)' business objectives / communication objectives and ensure these are translated into meaningful platform strategies. • Attend and represent the team at regular external and internal client meetings, including status meetings, briefing sessions, campaign reviews, QBRs etc. Partner relationship management • Develop and foster an effective working relationship with our partners at Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Twitter, together with other emerging social/content amplification platforms. • Arrange and attend regular catch ups with our priority partners to ensure we continue to deliver the best-in-class campaigns and identify potential alpha / beta trials. Team and Workload management • Be responsible for the development of members of your team, including the setting of personal objectives and performance reviews. • Be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of work within your team, to the highest quality, whilst ensuring ways of working are adopted by all members of the team. Client profitability and finance • Be responsible for the delivery of revenue across the clients within your team and pursue all potential cross sell / up sell opportunities • Be responsible for the timely and accurate billing and reconciliation of campaign spend / income by your team to ensure suppliers are paid on time, and clients are invoiced on time • Ensure your team are completing timesheets in an accurate and timely manner to enable the business to complete channel and client profitability / resource analysis Paid Social campaign planning and creation • Oversee the development of your client(s)' Paid Social media strategies to help define KPIs and strategy. • Working closely with the Account Director to develop a learning framework and test and learn roadmap for the client and future proofing their paid social strategy. • Where possible, work closely with the Data, Measurement and Analytics Team to evolve your measurement framework and to ensure that your client is understanding the 'true' value which their Paid Social investment is driving for their business. • Oversee the development of clear plans and presentations to clients, internal agency teams and client servicing department detailing how a client's objectives are to be met through social channels. • Oversee creation of specific account elements within the campaign (toolkits, creative options, segmentation of the audience, ad copy, landing pages, and so on) to ensure this aligns with Dentsu best practice. Campaign Quality Assurance • Ensure campaigns are delivered as planned with no overspends or errors in delivery. Paid Social Campaign management, optimisation and analysis • Ensure your team monitors daily delivery and performs regular optimisation of all campaign elements (segments, creative, landing pages, etc) based on agreed campaign KPIs • Ensure regular reporting to your client(s) is delivered according to schedule, to a high degree of accuracy, and with insightful learnings and commentary. Product Development and New Business • Remain abreast of developments in Paid Social and the broader digital space. • Create case studies and award entries based on campaign results as appropriate • Contribute towards new business RFPs and pitches as required Professional Skills: • Passionate about, and engaged with, the fast-changing world of social media, online video, and digital marketing • Committed to building a career in a digital performance marketing agency • Strongly numerate and comfortable manipulating, and analysing data sets • Strong communication skills and a highly curious mindset, with the courage to bring ideas to the table • Articulate presenter, with the ability to present to senior clients and internal agency teams, comfortable with showing what data means and how we can act based upon it • Commitment to deliver first class work every time, and never leave a quality issue unchecked. Diligent, with attention to detail • Self-motivated and proven ability to successfully motivate and develop a team • Highly commercial - selling value, negotiation, client relationship management skills, how to be a trusted business advisor • Excellent planning, analytical and organisational skills alongside high attention to detail Key Experiences: • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Paid Social activation, social media planning or biddable media / PPC team • Good understanding of planning paid social campaigns across the various mechanisms, channels and buying models. Practical expertise in Paid Social activation on Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat and Twitter. • Working within the e-commerce and retail space is preferable, but not necessary. Closing Date: 23rd December 2022.