PHD
Programmatic + Director
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About the Role
Reporting directly into the Head of Programmatic+, the Programmatic+ Director will be tasked with leading a team on one of the flagship accounts at PHD, working across mainly Managed Service Display campaigns. Responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the successful end-to-end delivery of all display activity being traded through Managed Service
- Ensuring client KPIs are optimized and met, alongside delivering against best practice brand safety and ad-verification metrics
- Supporting the Head of Programmatic+ to deliver trading deals, programmatic and OMG product targets
- Leading all audit & data requirements, ensuring that the team are inputting data accurately
- Working closely with key vendors to ensure the client has priority access to new products, features, beta opportunities, and inventory
- Providing personal development plans and support for Managers of your team; and identifying training requirements and areas for capability improvement
- Driving innovation across the account through testing frameworks, audience strategies, and measurement approaches
- Developing and maintaining best practice ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and campaign performance
- Acting as a key contributor to the wider Programmatic+ leadership team, helping shape department priorities, product development, and capability advancement
The Opportunity
This is a perfect opportunity to become a strong leader. By keeping abreast of developments across Display advertising, you will constantly encourage integration across senior members of the agency while also driving development programs for your team.
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The People
Sitting within the Programmatic+ team, you will get to work collaboratively with each other as well as teams, such as content to spot more opportunities for both personal and business growth. There are also many opportunities to engage with more people across the agency outside of your work remit by getting involved with our agency experience team. Whether you want to run your own social club, be part of our D&I change, help our moments team celebrate achievements and occasions, or find ways to improve our working environment via our Future of Work Group, PHD is an agency of collaborators and will bring more than expected to your experience of agency life.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be in a Senior Manager or Associate Director role looking to take the next step up in your career. You will have a background in Display, used to running a high-performing team, operationally very strong, with the ability to orchestrate a team to ensure deadlines are met and the work produced is of the highest standard. You will possess strong technical knowledge of the Display marketplace and a history of developing trust and building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
The person we’re looking for will be a key figure in fostering interest and excitement for Display opportunities within the agency. You’ll be able to develop relationships with key suppliers to help improve overall service levels. You will also make the most of the tools through regular audits and development plans and support the Head of Programmatic+ by hitting income targets by increasing client spend and pitching for new business.
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Knowledge and Experience Required
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships with media, data, and technology partners and work collaboratively to meet shared goals
- Confidence in presenting and educating on Display concepts and strategies
- Ability to understand clients’ business to drive conversations with senior clients and media owners/suppliers to deliver our commercial agenda
- Exhibit excellent presentation skills to clients
- Anticipate the needs of the team and make arrangements accordingly
- Ability to influence clients through all verbal and written communication
Personal Attributes Required
- Demonstrate a curious and positive attitude
- Be approachable and supportive to all you work with
- Be able to coach and nurture your team, deliver a positive experience, spot, and develop talent
- Encourage regular feedback within the team both positive and constructive
- Demonstrate effective and organized delegation
- Be responsible for the training and development of the core team within your remit
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