Paid Social Associate Account Director

About Us 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com 

Position Summary:

The fast-growing Paid Social arm of our Biddable Media team is looking for an Associate Account Director to oversee one or more clients.

The perfect candidate will have strong experience working on branding and/or performance (direct response) clients through key channels such as Facebook and Instagram, with other channels such as Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok and LinkedIn being a plus.

In this growing team, this person will act as a support on all things Paid Social for both our clients and planning teams. They will also support the Account Director in the account strategy, daily delivery and optimisation of campaigns, as well as manage the Account Managers, Analysts and Account Exec’s.

With a monumental opportunity to grow the account this year, this role provides the perfect platform for the candidate to support the Paid Social Account Manager with the planning of campaign strategies and tactics for pitches.

• This role is ideal for someone who wants to join an award-winning team and learn from a wide range of clients, industries and digital disciplines, which are of central importance to today’s advertising and media industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Being a source of expertise in Biddable Media – particularly Paid Social – for the wider business and our clients
• Day-to-day management of a team of managers and executives
• Planning biddable media campaign strategies and tactics
• Pitches and new business
• Managing the team’s financials
• Supporting the Account Director

Desired Skills & Responsibilities:

• Experienced in working with both branding or performance clients
• Experience working with most Paid Social platform including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat and LinkedIn’s ad platforms. (Not compulsory to have worked on all but have some understanding of how each is planned)
• Experience managing a team
• Passionate about digital and can demonstrate an interest in it outside the workplace.
• Confident in leading conversations around social strategy and tactics.
• Knowledge of other digital channels and disciplines, such as affiliates, SEO and display is a big plus but not essential.
• Excellent written and numerical skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and strategic skills.

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. 

THE PERKS 

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  
• Free breakfast and free lunch  
• Early finish Fridays 
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   
• Retail discounts 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs 
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• Paid time off for Volunteering  
• Group Income Protection  
• Life Assurance  
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay   
• Independent mortgage advice  
• Financial education  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Free eye tests  
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!