Investment Director

dentsu UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dentsu in London seeks an Investment Director to work with Heads of Investment across agencies, supporting forecasting, client engagement and media partner collaboration. This role offers a hybrid London-based schedule with 2–3 days in the office and a competitive salary.

The ideal candidate is senior, commercially curious, and ready to lead growth accounts while expanding into broader investment leadership responsibilities within Amplifi.

Qualifications

• Background in media strategy, planning, activation or commercial trading.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative working style.
• Confidence presenting to clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to challenge convention.
• Strong organisational skills, a commercial mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Revenue Management: Support monthly forecasting and reporting across the agency patch, monitor performance and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Client & Agency Engagement: Represent Amplifi in agency forums, embed with London teams, build client relationships and support monthly market updates and onboarding of new business.
• Media Partner Engagement: Build relationships with media partners in London and the North, identify opportunities and support partner days and case studies.
• New Business & Pitch Support: Assist pitches and renewals with HOIs and client teams, streamline press and competitive reporting.

Skills

Media strategy

Relationship building

Client presentation

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

About Dentsu Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organisations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating Media, CXM and Creative, underpinned by a Business Transformation (BX) mindset. Amplifi is the investment and innovation arm of dentsu across all media channels and entertainment content. As dentsu’s supply-side platform, Amplifi brings together Investment Management, Media Trading and Content under one proposition - delivering value for clients through leveraged buying, sustainable media income and innovative supply-side partnerships.

Purpose of the Role

The Investment Director will work closely with the Heads of Investment across dentsu X, iProspect, B2B and Carat, helping to grow our billings, drive adoption of key products and engage with media partners on a regular basis. This role would suit an ambitious and proactive Senior Manager or Director looking to take a step into a Director-level investment role. Working across agency teams, activation teams, with partners and clients - this is a varied and stimulating role to support in the delivery of the Amplifi and dentsu commercial goals.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who is ready to take the next step in their investment career. You may be a Senior Manager or Director, with strong media experience and a desire to broaden your commercial, partner and client-facing exposure. You don’t need to have done this role before. What matters is that you are commercially curious, proactive, organised, confident with stakeholders and excited by the opportunity to grow into a broader investment leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Forecasting & Revenue Management Support monthly forecasting and reporting processes across the agency patch. Monitor product & billing performance, highlighting risks and opportunities. Support in compiling monthly reporting for senior leadership.
2. 2. Client & Agency Engagement Represent Amplifi in agency forums, ensuring trading and commercial objectives are clearly communicated and understood. Spend time embedded within agency teams in the London office, building strong relationships with client leads, client managers and planning & strategy teams. Compile and update Bi Annual Media Market Updates working with activation teams to deliver the content. Support onboarding of new business, influencing early-stage partner / media spend direction. Act as a senior investment contact for selected growth accounts, supporting QBRs and client-facing investment discussions for mid to long tail accounts.
3. 3. Media Partner Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with key media partners across London and the North. Identify opportunities to bring partner innovation, insight and added value to clients. Support the delivery of Media Partner Days, including one dedicated B2B partner event annually. Champion partner success stories and help increase awareness of opportunities across the agency. Surface and promote best-in-class work across priority channels and partnerships.
4. 4. New Business & Pitch Support Support pitch and renewal processes, working alongside HOIs and client teams. Work with activation teams to streamline competitive reporting for pitches.

KPIs & Success Measures

Strong relationships established across agencies, clients and key partners Growth in adoption of principal and proprietary solutions Successful support of pitches, renewals and client growth opportunities Forecast accuracy and monthly SLT reporting processes improved Recognition as a trusted investment specialist and advisor across the business.

Qualifications & Skills

• A background in media strategy, planning, activation or commercial trading
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative working style.
• Confidence presenting to clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to challenge convention.
• Strong organisational skills, a commercial mindset and excellent attention to detail

Working with Dentsu

This role sits within Amplifi and reports into the Head of Investment. The team operates a flexible working model, typically 2-3 days per week in our London office. Competitive salary

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package which can be tailored to individual needs

Inclusion and 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.

Job Details

• Location: London
• Brand: Amplifi
• Time Type: Full time
• Contract Type: Permanent

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description. Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor, might be part of the job.

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work