Director, Investment at Rise, a Quad agency | Chicago, IL | $125K/yr – $150K/yr

Director, Investment

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive programmatic strategies and leadership for a data-driven media agency, delivering client campaigns and team management.

Must-have: 10+ years in digital/programmatic marketing and 5+ years managing campaigns in-platform.
Standout: Managed multi-location teams with client-facing and C-level experience.
Own programmatic strategy, client guidance, and team execution to meet ambitious objectives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Establish a center of excellence that efficiently executes programmatic initiatives while driving innovation aligned to business goals.
Develop and execute programmatic strategies for both evergreen and event-based campaigns, working closely with internal / external stakeholders
Provide strategic guidance to clients; anticipate and address client needs and challenges; plan and develop measurable programs that are on strategy, within budget and exceed client objectives marked by clear success criteria (pre and post campaign) and benchmarks
Develop programmatic strategies utilizing knowledge, experience, and strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well-developed quantitatively based recommendations to accomplish client goals and objectives
Optimize targeting, segmentation, and performance across product categories, audiences / personas, and industries, continuously analyzing data and making recommendations for improvement
Drive digital marketing innovation by harnessing AI-driven automation, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge industry best practices to position Rise as a leader in programmatic
Manage financials, including budget allocation, client billing, team billability and account profitability
Deliver insightful and persuasive presentations to clients and prospects
Own execution accuracy across all team members
Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention
Overall control of workflow and assigned responsibilities within the team; oversee the progress of all projects and provide assistance, where necessary, to ensure timely completion; quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues
Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows
Be a thought-leader; proactively advise on programmatic trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation; seek opportunities to vet and test new technologies
Partner with the Director, Partnerships to cultivate strong relationships with programmatic partners, including but not limited to DSPs, Ad Servers, Measurement Tools, Inventory partners Audience/Contextual Targeting Partners, DCO providers, DMPs with responsibility for JBP stewardship, as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business)
Ability to speak, read and write the English language
10+ years relevant work experience in digital / programmatic marketing; agency experience a plus
5+ years of experience tactically managing campaigns in-platform
Experience in / familiarity with additional digital channels (Social, SEO, Affiliate, or Paid Search) is a plus
Expert usage of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel
Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies
Experience developing, managing and leading high performance teams required
Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners
Expert knowledge of the importance and role of programmatic within a media plan and how to leverage its strengths
Client-facing and/or C-level track record
Experience participating in new business pitches, both behind-the-scenes and in-the-room
Certificates in Google DV360, Google Campaign Manager, and The Trade Desk required

Preferred

Experience in / familiarity with additional digital channels (Social, SEO, Affiliate, or Paid Search) is a plus
Agency experience a plus
Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners (as a plus)

Rise, a Quad agency

With a history in digital media, analytics, and customer experience, Rise proudly joins Quad, a global Marketing Experience company, to challenge the status quo and redefine the future of integrated marketing, together. As a full-service media agency, we move at the speed of opportunity with passion, inclusion, and understanding. We foster a culture of positivity and perseverance to usher in the future of media and challenge the status quo.At Rise, we create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.Please note: Rise will never ask you to install an app or send money as part of the hiring process.

Founded in 2004

Chicago, Illinois, USA

386 employees (132 in marketing)

www.meetrise.com