Hybrid Strategy & Activation Manager: Growth & Insights

Kepler Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Cycle scheme

Season ticket loan

Work from Anywhere (4 weeks)

Job summary

Kepler Group is seeking a Manager to join the Strategy & Activation team in London. You will own client operational work from media responses and planning to campaign set-up and optimization in digital buying platforms. You will collaborate with Analysts to ensure campaigns hit goals.

You will lead client interactions, build relationships, create cross-channel briefs, and work with external agencies to ensure cohesive planning. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and team coaching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on platform experience across digital channels.
• Extensive Google Ads in‑platform experience required.
• Digital planning experience (client, agency or DSP side).
• Excellent client service approach with ability to multitask.
• Technical/analytical mindset.
• Enjoyment when working as part of a team.
• Coaching or line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client contact (calls/face-to-face) to ensure campaigns meet expectations.
• Build strong client relationships and anticipate needs.
• Create cross-channel digital briefs and media plans with clear rationale.
• Collaborate with external media and creative agencies for cohesive planning.
• Manage campaign execution and QA within buying platforms; troubleshoot issues.
• Optimize campaign performance and drive ongoing improvements.
• Provide insights and analysis of results across channels and devices.
• Build relationships with media partners and vendors to deliver opportunities.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities and create proposals.
• Train Analysts and grow the team; contribute to wider initiatives.

Skills

2+ years platform experience

Google Ads in‑platform

Digital planning

Client service

Technical mindset

Team player

Coaching or leadership

Job description

Kepler Group is seeking a Manager to join the Strategy & Activation team in London. You will own client operational work from media responses and planning to campaign set-up and optimization in digital buying platforms. You will collaborate with Analysts to ensure campaigns hit goals.

You will lead client interactions, build relationships, create cross-channel briefs, and work with external agencies to ensure cohesive planning. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and team coaching.