Performance Director - Programmatic (Parental Leave)
Description
About GroupM Nexus
GroupM Nexus is the world’s leading global media performance organisation that unites GroupM’s global performance Talent & Technologies. Nexus unites GroupM Practices (search, social, programmatic, ad-ops, commerce) and Solutions (Advanced TV, Advanced OOH, Advanced Programmatic and Goat) into a single unit. The global organisation is underpinned by a new cross-channel performance platform, AI and international delivery hubs to set new benchmarks for innovation, effectiveness and efficiency for GroupM’s agencies and clients. We have a clear vision for our business, to Lead The Next Era Of Media Performance. Our Nexus mission statement is to place transformative technology at the centre of human experiences. We’ll achieve this by connecting our technology, talent and thinking.
- Connected technology that let’s us engage with audiences across a complex customer journey, delivering better business outcomes for clients.
- Connected talent that let’s our people unlock the bigger omni-channel opportunity with training/developing opportunities outside their current core competence.
- Connected thinking that lets us come together across different disciplines to share, connect and collaborate as one team.
Implementation & Activation
The Implementation & Activation team is responsible for delivering best-in-class implementation planning and activation for clients.
The Implementation & Activation team is responsible for delivering best-in-class implementation planning and activation for clients.
The scope of the Implementation & Activation team covers the Implementation Planning and Activation of all media channels and touchpoints, with a focus on delivering connected, audience-first client outputs. Within the team, we have some team members who work across all channels and both implementation planning & activation, and others who specialise and work across a more focused scope of work, (for example, Programmatic, or Performance specialists who work across Social & Search). With our collective industry expertise, we navigate the ever-changing media landscape efficiently and effectively, fuelling growth for the brands we work with. Our commitment to transparency and accountability drives best-in-class results consistently. Leveraging our exceptional media relationships to keep our finger on the pulse of emerging opportunities.
Nexus programmatic is fast-paced, working with some of the biggest clients GroupM looks after. We are looking for a Performance Director, to cover Parental leave, with experience in Programmatic and hands on DSP led trading background. You will be required to lead a team, so experience in people leadership is essential.
Your Responsibilities as Director
Clients
- A critical senior point of contact with the client, for Imp Planning + Activation.
- Offer expert perspectives and POVs on recent market trends or developments, ensuring they're shared with key stakeholders regularly.
- Regularly meet with vendors and partners to drive your client's agenda, creating opportunities for your team members to get involved and engage.
- Focus on building our outstanding client service reputation
- Robust understanding of the in-scope services of your clients and the process for completing work above and beyond
- Provide innovative strategic insights by acting as an expert on the client's business, industry and competitors.
Product
- Brings innovation and creativity to the table, leveraging market insights.
- When required, a strict adherence to activation commitments that have client contract association.
- Lead the construction and presentation of effective and future facing Implementation plans and negotiation strategies that are grounded in strategic priorities and data-led optimisation recommendations.
- Exceptional knowledge of the media landscape, able to confidently articulate and train others on media principles and the how each media touchpoint can fuel growth for clients.
- Identify and lead product innovation opportunities for your clients
- Collaborate closely with internal GroupM teams to ensure you can clearly articulate the benefits of their inclusion, with a focus on converting growth opportunities that can transform outcomes.
- Seek to find, communicate and implement improvements in all aspects of the role.
- Responsible for the overall delivery of client campaigns & KPIs, with flawless accuracy.
People - Motivate and empower team to achieve individual, team and organisational goals.
- Conduct fortnightly 1:1s, annual Career Conversations and Performance Reviews with direct reports.
- Liaise with the People Team to resolve any team disputes to ensure a safe and productive team environment.
- Continuously champion company values to build strong and trusted connections, solution-oriented perspectives and demonstrate genuine care for collective team success.
- Foster knowledge sharing, and continuous learning around point of views, trends, and relevant skills to continue nurturing a high-performing team.
Growth & Marketing: - Identify, collate and showcase examples of great work from within the team, both internally and externally.
- Build the agency’s reputation by contributing to entries for awards and competitions and by contributing to industry thought leadership.
- Actively contribute to new business development and pitching as needed.
Your Experience & Success
What Makes You Great
- You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work, and contribute to great teamwork, knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome.
- Keen interest in our industry and excited to work with market leading partners & technologies.
- Inquisitive and demonstrates desire to understand and know more.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring that the most important and urgent ones are identified and addressed first.
- Problem solving mentality.
- Clear communicator.
- Results driven with the ability to identify and clearly articulate what’s working and why.
Performance Specialist
The scope of the Implementation & Activation team covers the Implementation Planning and Activation of all media channels and touchpoints, with a focus on delivering connected, audience-first client outputs. Within the team, we have some team members who work across all channels and both implementation planning & activation, and others who specialise and work across a more focused scope of work.
As a Performance specialist within the Implementation & Activation team, your focus will be on delivering exceptional Programmatic outcomes for clients.
You have a drive and passion for all things digital and for delivering unrivalled tech, data &
AI advantage to our clients.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants.
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