Head of Display

Gentoo Media; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 938,000 - 1,340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily office lunches

Birthday Leave

Me Time Day

Annual Volunteer Day

Career progression guidance

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

In-office massages

On-site gym

Free parking

Strong public transport links

Learning budget

Job summary

Gentoo Media is seeking a Head of Display to lead strategy, execution, and optimization of our display marketing, driving user acquisition and revenue growth across programmatic channels.

You will own the performance roadmap, manage a multi‑million dollar budget, and work with BI to leverage dashboards for decisions. The role requires seasoned leadership in performance marketing within regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Performance Marketing/Media Buying.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in regulated verticals such as iGaming.

Responsibilities

• Define the Display Marketing strategy and budget with KPIs.
• Lead daily programmatic operations and optimize campaigns.
• Collaborate with BI to analyze funnels and dashboards.
• Oversee tracking, attribution, and third‑party tools integration.
• Manage talent lifecycle and foster development within the team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Programmatic buying

DSP platforms

Data analysis

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Tools

Voluum

Looker

Tableau

DV360

The Trade Desk

Job description

Inspired by the fastest and most resilient penguin species in nature, we're here to help our clients and players achieve more reach, high-quality traffic, and meaningful engagement. With over 17 years of experience, Gentoo Media is a leading affiliate in the online casino and sportsbook industry through our extensive portfolio of products and services, featuring our flagship websites AskGamblers, Time2Play, CasinoTopsOnline, WSN, Casinomeister, and our SaaS brand-protection tool Sitebee.

The role

The Head of Display is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the development, execution, and optimization of the company's display marketing vertical. This role owns the performance roadmap for all programmatic and display initiatives, driving user acquisition and revenue growth through sophisticated media buying and data-driven decision-making.

What you'll be doing

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Define the Display Marketing strategy, identifying new platforms and traffic sources to drive user acquisition.
• Own the display marketing budget and set departmental KPIs, ensuring efficient allocation to maximize ROI.

Campaign Execution & Performance Management

• Lead daily programmatic campaign operations, driving optimization through advanced bidding, audience targeting, and A/B testing.
• Partner with the BI department to analyze user funnels and utilize performance dashboards for real-time decision-making.

Operational Excellence & Technical Infrastructure

• Oversee the technical tracking (e.g., Voluum), attribution modeling, and integration of third-party advertising tools.
• Establish scalable processes and governance frameworks for campaign QA, creative testing, and operational consistency.

People Leadership & Development

• Manage the full talent lifecycle for the Display Marketing team, handling recruiting, performance reviews, and career development.
• Foster a high-performance culture by identifying training needs and providing continuous coaching.

Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Negotiate with third-party vendors and collaborate with internal teams (Design, IT, Product) to align marketing initiatives.
• Ensure campaign compliance with international gambling regulations and provide clear performance reporting to senior leadership.

Who we're looking for

Experience

• 5+ years in Performance Marketing/Media Buying, with 3+ years in a leadership role managing direct reports, stakeholder relationships, and large-scale budgets.
• Extensive background in iGaming or highly regulated verticals (FinTech, Casino, etc.), managing annual budgets of $10M+ to deliver measurable ROI.
• Proven success scaling campaigns on programmatic platforms and DSPs (e.g., Taboola, DV360, The Trade Desk) alongside large-scale creative testing.
• Solid experience navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring advertising compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in the programmatic ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges), bid management, and auction-based buying.
• Expert knowledge of tracking platforms (e.g., Voluum), attribution models, and BI tools (Looker, Tableau), with a strong proficiency in data analysis (SQL preferred).
• Advanced ability to analyze user funnels, map customer journeys, and apply landing page and creative optimization principles.
• Familiarity with ad fraud detection, brand safety tools, and conducting competitor and traffic source research.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker who can connect daily operations to big-picture growth goals while effectively mentoring and developing a team.
• Excellent communicator capable of translating complex programmatic data into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Strong negotiator who can build lasting vendor relationships and secure favorable terms with platform partners.
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to make informed decisions amidst market shifts, regulatory updates, or incomplete data.

What we're offering

• Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the team in Copenhagen:
• Daily office lunches with varied menus to suit different dietary choices
• Birthday Leave - a day off to celebrate your special day
• “Me Time” Day - a day dedicated to your wellbeing
• Annual Volunteer Day - support a cause that matters to you
• Career progression pathways and continuous guidance
• Anniversary rewards at 3, 5, and 10 years
• Personal learning budget
• Annual well-being benefit
• In-office massages once or twice a month
• On-site gym facilities
• Private health insurance (including dental, mental health, and physiotherapy)
• Pension scheme
• Team building budget
• Free parking and strong public transport links (Nørrebro & Skjolds Plads stations)
• Discounted commuter cards via our DSB agreement
• A vibrant culture with regular office events and social gatherings

Get more out of Gentoo Media: https://www.gentoomedia.com/

At Gentoo Media, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We truly believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative, driving us forward as we make our mark on the world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, or any other characteristic protected under EU and local laws. Our recruitment process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on skills and business needs, ensuring equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, just let us know! We’ll be happy to support you. Join our team and be part of something unique while being your true self