Associate Director, Programmatic

KINESSO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

KINESSO is seeking a Senior Client/Account Lead in New York to drive performance across addressable media programs. You will oversee client accounts, build senior-level relationships, and guide vendor selections while shaping data-driven reporting and dashboards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and leadership of a small team. A strong background in ad tech platforms and data analysis is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop new business relationships and solutions.
• Experience building team leadership qualities and managing up/down/lateral teams.
• Experience with vendor selections, scopes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to design and lead reporting dashboards and present results clearly.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.
• Knowledge of ad tech platforms and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for performance and results of client accounts across multiple teams.
• Builds relationships with mid to senior level stakeholders at clients.
• Oversees vendor selections and scopes; guides vendor engagements.
• Leads design of reporting dashboards and ensures accuracy of reporting.
• Develops long-term data management and reporting solutions for clients.
• Manages a small group of managers and/or professionals; coaches direct team.
• Adapts account plans to address resource and operational challenges.
• Collaborates with partners across functions and centers of excellence.

Skills

New business development

Team leadership

Vendor management

Reporting dashboards

Ad tech platforms

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Mentorship

Account management

Tools

DV360

Adwords

The Trade Desk

Roku

Vistar

Facebook

Snapchat

Job description

We are strategic partners invested in shared outcomes who create lifetime customer value across addressable media. Responsible for delivering and developing successful media programs through addressable planning and total path optimization across all addressable channels. Provides guidance on audience strategies, optimization approach, and campaign architecture and serve as a key lead in the expansion of relationships and/or revenue opportunities with marketers. Develops and provides key reports on all aspects of reporting necessary to deliver performance on a campaign.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the performance, development and results of a small client account or across multiple accounts; leads account decisions, budget spending, and staffing
• Builds relationships with mid to senior level stakeholders at clients; builds capabilities and serves as customer relationship manager
• Approves vendor selections and scopes; oversees the team meeting with vendors; brings own expertise to vendor selection
• Leads design of reporting dashboards and develops presentations to ensure results are clearly communicated. Owns accuracy of all reporting
• Develops long-term solutions for clients including custom data management solutions and data solutions
• Tactically manages a small group of managers and/or professional employees; has responsibility for performance, development and coaching of direct team
• Adapts account plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Collaborates with partners/colleagues across functions and/or centers of excellence

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track-record of successfully seeking out and curating new business relationships and/or solutions; developing solutions using new or existing processes
• Experience building team leadership qualities and soft skills needed to manage up/down/laterally
• Experience working with and approving vendor selections and scopes and expertise in vendor selection
• Experience ensuring departmental standards & process are customized to fit the specific needs of assigned clients and are implemented across all campaigns.
• Substantial experience designing reporting dashboards with ability to lead others in this work; strong presentation abilities to ensure results are clearly communicated
• Knowledge of technology or measurement ad tech solutions, including platforms
• Examples include DV360, Adwords, The Trade Desk, Roku, Vistar, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.
• Intermediate to strong data analysis skills
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or clients
• A history of team management/mentorship and a comfort with internal/external-facing communication
• Confident collaborating with others and creating environment to welcome others’ ideas
• Experience with Project / Account Management
• Advanced communication skills; clear and succinct communication
• KINESSO does not require candidates to have a college degree

Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced ability to anticipate, recognize and clearly define problems using various techniques to systematically analyze, weigh alternatives and propose solutions
• Experience with managing existing business relationships, partnerships, and alliances internally and externally
• Proven ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of technology or measurement ad tech solutions, including platforms

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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