Digital Account Director (Paid Media) - Initial 18 month FTC

Indicia Worldwide; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative marketing agency is searching for a Digital Account Director to lead their Paid Media team. This pivotal role will focus on operational excellence and strategic growth, ensuring campaigns deliver exceptional performance for global clients. You will manage campaign planning and optimization while fostering team collaboration. If you're passionate about digital marketing and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 day for your birthday

Life assurance

Health insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Reward Gateway

Annual leave purchase scheme

Seasonal ticket travel loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing Paid Media campaigns across various channels.
• Strong understanding of digital performance metrics and optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Paid Media team in campaign management and operational excellence.
• Oversee planning and optimization of Paid Media campaigns across multiple channels.

Skills

Paid Media Campaign Management

Account Management

Client-Facing Skills

Campaign Optimization Strategies

Digital Marketing Trends

Job description

Who are we?

Nice to meet you, we’re Indicia Worldwide. We are a global data and technology led marketing agency who work with some of the world’s biggest brands.

As a business, we draw on a rich heritage from the worlds of print, creative production, retail, data, digital, tech and creative, bringing these disciplines together to support global brands with their omnichannel marketing activation needs.

Indicia Worldwide is the product of three successful businesses, brought together by our parent company Konica Minolta in 2017. The vision was, and is, to create new value across the remit of marketing for our clients.

What you'll do:

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Digital Account Director to support the Head of Paid Media and help lead the Paid Media team in delivering exceptional performance for a global client.This role focuses on operational excellence, campaign management, and team leadership while contributing to the strategic development and growth of Paid Media capabilities.

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact, ensuring clear communication and alignment on campaign goals and performance.
• Oversee the planning, activation, and optimization of Paid Media campaigns across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and emerging channels (e.g., DOOH, CTV, and Audio).
  
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives and KPIs.
  
• Monitor performance metrics and use data-driven insights to optimize campaign effectiveness.
  
• Collaborate with Data & Tech teams to integrate advanced analytics and ensure accurate reporting and attribution.
  
• Support the Head of Paid Media in managing and mentoring the Paid Media team, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
• Assist in managing Paid Media budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and profitability across campaigns.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in Paid Media campaign management, including Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and analytics.
• Significant background in Account Management, ideally coming with a Account Director/Senior Account Manager background, and/or Account Management teams leadership experience gained in an agency environment
• Strong understanding of campaign optimization strategies and digital performance metrics.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The softer skills that we believe, will help you thrive in this role:

• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of digital marketing trends, tools, and platforms shaping the Paid Media landscape.
• Familiarity with digital maturity frameworks and how they drive client growth.
• A proactive attitude, with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

What's on offer?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 day for your birthday
• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Automatic enrolment into the pension scheme upon start date
• Reward Gateway
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Seasonal ticket travel loan
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Role Requirements:

This role can be based on a hybrid basis from either our Bristol or London office.
We are an equal opportunities employer and as such, will make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of all candidates. If you have any such needs or requirements in the context of your interview, please notify us so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.