Director, Programmatic

KINESSO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Flex spending

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family benefits

Job summary

KINESSO is seeking a Director for the Addressable Activation team in the United States. You will oversee campaign execution, performance pacing, and platform nuances across assigned brands, tailoring department standards to client needs and serving as an escalation point for complex setups.

You will lead multiple teams, mentor staff, and drive data-driven decisions. Deep expertise in DV360, Adwords, The Trade Desk, and social platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building client relationships and delivering solutions.
• Experience mentoring teams and navigating multiple personalities.
• Ability to rank issues and take decisive action.
• Owns client relationships and cross-channel programmatic experience.
• Deep knowledge of ad tech platforms and measurement tools.
• Strong data analysis and clear, effective communication.
• Experience with Project/Account Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with mid-to-senior client stakeholders and act as relationship manager.
• Oversee vendor selections and ensure alignment with client needs.
• Customize departmental standards for each client and campaign.
• Design and supervise reporting dashboards and present results clearly.
• Develop long-term client solutions including data and data solutions.
• Lead multiple account teams, including hiring and performance reviews.
• Set standards, processes, and organizational priorities.

Skills

Relationship building

Team mentorship

Prioritization

Escalation handling

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Ad tech platforms

Job description

The Addressable Activation department serve as our hands-on-keyboard platform experts, focusing on all aspects of successful campaign execution and stewardship. The Director is accountable for the performance & pacing of their assigned brand(s) and customizes departmental standards & process to fit client needs. They act as a point of escalation and are the go-to experts both internally and externally for matters of complex setup, optimization, and platform nuances. Successful applicants must have a deep expertise across a variety of client KPIs and buying platforms. Examples include DV360, Adwords, The Trade Desk, Roku, Vistar, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. A history of team management/mentorship and a comfort with internal/external-facing communication are a must!

Responsibilities

• Customer/Client Management: Builds relationships with mid to senior level stakeholders at clients; builds capabilities and serves as customer relationship manager
• Vendor Relationship Management: Approves vendor selections and scopes; oversees the team meeting with vendors; brings own expertise to vendor selection
• Discipline-Specific Tasks: Ensures departmental standards and process are customized to fit the specific needs of assigned clients and are implemented across all campaigns; advises on and/or conducts advanced setup, troubleshooting, and optimization; vets vendor capabilities through RFIs and demos
• Platform Reporting: Supervises design of reporting dashboards and develops presentations to ensure results are clearly communicated. Owns accuracy of all reporting
• Solutions Innovation: Develops long-term solutions for clients including custom data management solutions and data solutions
• Has accountability for the performance and business results of multiple client accounts; guides account decisions, strategies and thought leadership, budget spending and staffing for region
• Tactically manages multiple teams of subordinate managers; has responsibility for hiring, performance appraisals, coaching and career development
• Establishes and monitors standards, processes, and communications; develops departmental plans, business, and/or organizational priorities

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, providing mentorship and navigating how to manage up/down/ laterally (e.g., ability to navigate and be effective with multiple personalities)
• Proven ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action
• Experience serving as the first point of escalation in client issues Owns full IPG relationships for clients across all lines of business.
• Advanced knowledge of technology or measurement ad tech solutions, including platforms
• Intermediate knowledge and skills in data analysis
• Confident collaborating with others and creating environment to welcome others’ ideas
• Experience with Project / Account Management
• Advanced communication skills; clear and succinct communication

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
• Applies a solid foundation to varying situations
• Applies advanced knowledge and perceives deviations from the normal pattern

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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