The purpose of this role is to lead a team of media planners and ensure that best practice is adhered to in their day to day roles, workloads are managed and to provide leadership to the team when dealing with publishers, strategists and planning teams.
Job Description:
Job Title: ecommerce Media Director, Media, iProspect, dentsu MENA
Work Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Level: Director
Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Dentsu is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.
Dentsu operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
We create world-class solutions and services that unlock new opportunities for growth and business transformation across the entire customer journey. In a world of complexity, we offer simplicity through consistent, world-class services and integrated solutions.
Key responsibilities:
Leads client activity to deliver innovative and ambitious plans that deliver client objectives and key performance indicators
Supports the management team to ensure that the team are working to deliver best in market results
Liaises frequently with Trading counterpart to ensure plans align with trading priorities
Connects with internal and external networks to deliver against one operating model, considering internal products when delivering planning solutions to clients
Seeks understanding of clients’ fee models in order to maximize business revenue
Identifies business development opportunities from within the existing client portfolio and prospective clients, focused on delivering internal revenue
Plays a key part in client pitches, delivering market leading planning responses
Supports and coaches their team to ensure that they work to their full potential
Develops best practice and more efficient ways of working and to ensure this is followed by teams.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in Media agencies, handling retail ecommerce clients is highly preferable (q-commerce and online food delivery).
Extensive experience in digital media and eCommerce.
Proficiency in media buying, PPC, and programmatic advertising.
Strong analytical skills and experience with performance metrics.
Proven leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Experience with A/B testing and CRO.
Knowledge of SEO best practices.
Competitive financial package and annual bonus
Family medical insurance
Flexible work environment
Internal mobility and regional exposure across MENA
Highly diverse, multi-cultural and collaborative team spirit Please apply online by clicking on “Apply”. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements.
Thank you for your interest and application. Should you require additional information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Lead, Shahdan Zahran via this email shahdan.zahran@dentsu.com
Location:
Dubai
Brand:
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
