Paid Media Director

Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and ambitions Paid Media Director to join our digital team.

The ideal candidate will be a paid media expert with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the UAE / GCC, including strong agency experience due to the mix of local and international clients. They must be a strong leader, have a proactive approach, can-do attitude and have a proven track record as a Paid Media Director.

Some key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

· Lead and manage the implementation and execution of Paid Search & Paid Social campaigns and strategies and the day-to-day communication with clients to help achieve their goals.

· Exceptional account management and develop, execute, manage, and report on paid media strategies that support client goals

· Evaluate budget levels and campaign set-ups of new and existing client accounts, and provide recommendations for improvement

· Manage pixel and tracking set-up for campaigns with support of team & data analyst (If required)

· Lead strategic planning sessions and team meetings

· Review deliverables and provide feedback to other team members

· Assist in new business efforts/sales pitches

· Help create and execute educational initiatives for the paid media team such as developing internal resources and training sessions

· Stay on top of new and emerging industry trends, technologies, and platform advancements

· Conduct regular one on one meetings with other members of the paid media team to provide guidance and performance feedback

· Work with vendors and agency partners

· Help develop integrated digital marketing strategies in collaboration with other departments and client teams

· Develop and manage projects and team members, including delegating tasks, reviewing team member work, adhering closely to deadlines and to budget, developing and revising ideas, and implementing projects

· As a solution focused individual, be able to professionally deal with any problems on accounts that may arise

· Always looking at process efficiencies and improvements

· Be a strong people manage with the skills to grow, mentor and develop their team