Biddable Director

OMD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OMD UK seeks a Biddable Associate Director to lead the biddable media function, shaping strategy and driving innovation to deliver outstanding client results. You will own performance, growth, and best practices while nurturing a high-performing team.

Based in London, you’ll foster senior client and partner relationships, oversee planning and optimization, and champion emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance efficiency and creativity across campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large client accounts in biddable media.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategic direction for biddable media across client portfolios.
• Oversee planning, activation, and optimization of campaigns against client KPIs.
• Mentor and develop a team of managers and executives.
• Build senior-level relationships with media owners and technology partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated cross-channel solutions.
• Oversee campaign reporting and provide strategic recommendations.
• Champion emerging technologies, automation, and AI tools to enhance performance.

Skills

Biddable media planning

Campaign performance analysis

Leadership and team development

Client relationship management

Data-driven decision making

AI & automation awareness

Media owner/tech partner liaison

Advanced analytics tools

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

Google Ads

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Biddable Associate Director to join OMD UK. This is a unique opportunity to lead the biddable media function, shaping strategy and driving innovation to deliver outstanding results for our clients. You will be responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and growth of biddable campaigns, while championing best practices and nurturing a high-performing team. As a senior leader, you will foster strong client and media partner relationships and play a pivotal role in the agency’s continued success.

Agency

Omd

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Performance Media

Key Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategic direction for biddable media across client portfolios, ensuring all activity aligns with broader business and marketing objectives.
• Oversee the planning, activation, and optimisation of biddable campaigns, ensuring best-in-class execution and delivery against client KPIs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and executives, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with media owners and technology partners, leveraging these partnerships to drive value and innovation for clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts across OMD UK to deliver integrated, cross-channel solutions that maximise client outcomes.
• Oversee campaign reporting and analytics, providing senior-level insights and strategic recommendations to clients, and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, automation, and AI tools to enhance campaign performance, efficiency, and creativity.
• Represent the biddable team in client meetings and industry events, showcasing OMD UK’s expertise and thought leadership.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in biddable media planning, buying, and performance analysis across digital platforms, with a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape.
• Proven track record of leading client accounts, managing large-scale campaigns, and delivering measurable business results.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver compelling, insight-driven proposals and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in media planning and analytics tools, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Proactive in staying ahead of industry trends, including emerging technologies and AI, and driving their adoption within teams and client work.
• Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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