Job Description

Position Summary

The role of the Director, Performance is responsible for leading the business unit and ensuring its successful development and growth, from a business perspective and revenue perspective. This role includes the development of strong teams and successful client relationships. This individual will serve as a thought leader for the execution of world-class digital programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert in the client's business and builds trusted partnerships with all levels of client teams.
• Proven expert in paid media capabilities, ability to find best in class solutions for the clients and being up-to-date with the upcoming tools/tech solutions that would work for their overall media strategy; ability to evaluate and integrate new tools independently into our product suite.
• Oversee team development and client service to ensure all needs are met.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals. Effectively communicate agency goals, manage workloads, provide ongoing performance feedback, support professional development goals and inspire great results.
• Serves as a high level resource for team members for advice and counsel.
• Build team structure and organize positions as necessary to meet the growing needs of the organization.
• Take part in revenue forecasting and ensure that the business expectations are met.
• Recognizes and acts on opportunities to develop business with clients.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, methods, systems and/or services to better serve the client and agency.
• Works with partners (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Amazon, Google, 3rd party vendors) to participate in quarterly business reviews and ensure that we are meeting/exceeding performance goals.
• Lead by example and play an active role in cultivating the culture of our organization.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and partners to garner participation in alpha and beta opportunities to ensure our clients stay on the cutting edge of industry innovations.
• Provide strategic direction on presenting strategies/plans through to the client.
• Demonstrate thought-leadership both internally and externally.
• Proactively and independently prepare media points of view (POVs).
• Accountable for the achievement of goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for a portfolio of clients to ensure on-time and complete delivery of campaigns.
• Suggest innovative solutions and ad formats to test new technology and keep clients business moving forward and staying ahead of the curve
• Remain up-to-date with new developments in the digital landscape and educate teams and clients as required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Successful track record in paid digital media. Preferably 8+ years' experience.
• Full understanding of the roles of various digital channels.
• Strong understanding of trafficking and website tagging processes.
• Proficient with media platforms (e.g. Google Ads, Bing, AMS, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.).
• History of developing positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients or total ownership of one large complex account with multiple lines of business.
• Proven experience delivering inspiring and persuasive presentations.
• Solutions oriented and approaches obstacles with creativity and resolve.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple groups, clients and interagency partners.
• Active involvement in developing capabilities of direct report(s) and prioritizing and delegating work accordingly.
• Ability to develop and foster strong relationships and partnerships internally and externally.
• Strong understanding of cross channel planning, able to bridge on and offline media efforts.
• Proficient in data analysis, emerging media and technology.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Independent thinker with highly developed organizational skills and a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to investigate, analyze & solve problems, and clearly communicate results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Post-Secondary education or equivalent professional experience. University/ College degree in advertising/marketing preferred.

What do we prioritize at Mediabrands & Kinesso Canada? Putting People First.

?YOE Investing in Your Career Growth: 42% of staff across Canada were promoted last year. With a network of agencies in Canada and over 130 offices worldwide, we support your professional goals locally and globally. #likeaboss

?Y~Z Promoting Flexible Working: A hybrid workweek that works for you! Prefer to work from another country? We have the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for 6 weeks each year. #youdoyou

ai Prioritizing Your Wellbeing: We start with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have 4-day long weekends year-round, meeting-free Friday afternoons, half-day summer Fridays, competitive benefits, RRSP matching, and more. Mental health training is provided for everyone and we have certified Mental Health First Aiders on staff to offer support. #selfcarematters

?Y(TM) Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs: Leading the industry in our efforts to increase representation, celebrate uniqueness, and build community, we always look for new ways to foster a sense of belonging through our culture, our partnerships and our work. #youbelong

?YZ Embracing Challenging Projects: We offer opportunities to be involved with memorable, collaborative and engaging media campaigns for internationally recognized brands. Our work is reflective of the passion, agility, curiosity and drive of individuals across Mediabrands and Kinesso. #winningtogether

About Us

About Reprise
Global Leader in Performance Marketing.

We are the world's largest performance marketing network, with over 3,000 experts across 68 offices in 48 markets. We offer a complete suite of digital crafts designed to deliver customer-centric performance marketing via services including, but not limited to, Strategy, SEO, Paid Search, Social, eCommerce and Content.

Part of the Mediabrands division of the Interpublic Group, Reprise is headquartered in New York. To learn more about how we can empower your business, visit www.reprisedigital.com now.