Ad Tech Consultant & Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in London is seeking an experienced Ad Tech Consultant – Lead to drive client relationships and assist with Google Marketing Platform implementation. The role involves conducting client discovery sessions, advising on technology integration, and providing training. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in digital marketing and strong knowledge of GMP, particularly SA360. The position offers a competitive compensation package and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Private health and dental insurance

Corporate discounts

Career development through Dentsu University

29+ days of annual leave

Opportunity to volunteer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, or analytics.
• Strong knowledge of Google Marketing Platform stack, especially SA360.
• Significant experience with client interactions and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and assist with GMP implementation.
• Conduct discovery sessions to understand client needs and translate them into technology requirements.
• Advise on advertising and marketing technology setups and integrations.

Skills

Digital marketing expertise

Google Marketing Platform knowledge

Analytics experience

Performance optimisation strategies

Client relationship management

Tools

Google Marketing Platform

SA360

DV360

GA4

Job description

Ad Tech Consultant – Lead

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Job Overview

The purpose of this role is data analysis / guided deliverable development in support of assessment / strategic deliverables. About Merkle & Dentsu Merkle is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company that specialises in delivering unique, personalised customer experiences across platforms and devices. With a 30-year heritage as a data and analytics consultancy, Merkle became part of Dentsu in 2016—one of the world’s top five agency networks, with 60,000+ employees across 146 countries Dentsu leads the region in digital media trading. We generate more data, drive more audience engagement, and track everything. We specialise in applying technology to deliver unmatched ROI for our clients. As a result, we take a laser-focused approach to implementing and integrating technology across our digital business. The Role Every year, a larger share of advertising and marketing is bought digitally, and companies are turning to advanced technologies to maximise their budgets. However, implementing adtech and martech is complex, challenging, and ever-changing—which is why specialist knowledge is essential to ensure it’s done correctly. Google Marketing Platform (GMP) is among the world’s most advanced platforms for buying, managing, and measuring digital advertising. Merkle is one of a select group of companies entrusted by Google to help global businesses set up their technologies the right way.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading client relationships across technology partner operations, assisting businesses with GMP implementation (notably SA360) and features to drive results
• Conducting discovery sessions with clients to deeply understand their businesses and translate complex needs into clear technology requirements
• Advising clients on how their advertising and marketing technologies should be set up and integrated
• Training clients, their teams, and agency partners on the architecture and best practices you’ve defined
• Contributing to consultancy projects, including auditing advertising technologies and creating recommendations to enhance tool and platform usage
• Collaborating with vendor technology teams to co-deliver architecture projects and proactively suggest and test product improvements

What You Will Bring to the Team

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, and / or analytics
• Strong knowledge of the Google Marketing Platform stack, especially SA360. Experience with DV360, CM360, or Paid Social platforms (Meta, Snap Ads) is an advantage
• Solid understanding of measurement technologies related to GMP (GA4, Floodlight, Enhanced Conversions, Consent Mode) and how conversion measurement impacts paid media optimisation
• Expertise in performance optimisation strategies and platform features (particularly SA360)
• Significant experience working directly with clients and / or internal stakeholders, including leading meetings and presentations
• Familiarity with platform integrations, data flows, and campaign taxonomies
• Understanding of how to utilise client first-party data to optimise marketing activity within GMP

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 & 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 recognize 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 [e-mail], 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.

#LI-Hybrid Location : London Brand : Merkle Time Type : Full time Contract Type : Permanent