AssociatePerformanceDirector

**Job Description:** **_About Dentsu Group (dentsu)_** Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan. With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale. **_Job Description_** The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the paid media performance portfolio which comprise of media channels including Paid Search, Paid Social, Display and Programmatic, be responsible for the execution of the strategy and planning, communication and performance of client KPIs; and maintain adherence to deadlines and best practices. At its core, the role of the Performance Director is to provide strategic guidance, plan and help execute paid media campaigns across all relevant biddable media channels / platforms to achieve the business goals and objectives of our clients. This will require a strong channel knowledge and ability to identify opportunities to drive new media initiatives and client business outcomes. The role will include management and oversight of a team of performance specialists. **_Key responsibilities and accountabilities:_** * Responsible for media planning and activation across Paid Search, Social, Pro