Kepler Group
Director,Strategy&Activation
“Director, Strategy & Activation at Kepler Group. Skills: Digital media strategy, Client relationships, Performance marketing, Team leadership. Serve as senior strategic lead. Serve as senior business lead”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable business outcomes; Deliver against business goals; Drive account growth
Industry & Context.
Connect performance insights; Translate complex data; Navigate complex challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8–10+ years digital media strategy, Cross-channel planning experience, Performance marketing experience, Lead large-scale digital programs, Paid Search experience, Paid Social experience, Programmatic/Display experience, Own senior client relationships, Serve as strategic advisor, Lead account strategy, Drive business outcomes, Understand performance KPIs, Understand attribution methodologies, Understand audience strategy, Understand measurement frameworks, Understand optimization approaches, Connect performance insights, Balance strategic vision, Understand campaign execution, Understand operational excellence, Identify account growth opportunities, Manage high-performing teams, Lead Associate Directors, Lead other people managers, Exceptional client-facing skills, Exceptional presentation skills, Exceptional written communication, Exceptional verbal communication, Organizational skills, Project management skills, Stakeholder management skills, Navigate multiple priorities, Thrive in entrepreneurial culture, Thrive in collaborative culture, Thrive in team-oriented culture
Nice to Have
Deep familiarity with platforms, Google Ads familiarity, SA360 familiarity, Meta Ads Manager familiarity, TikTok Ads familiarity, DV360 familiarity, The Trade Desk familiarity, Analytical capabilities
What You'll Do.
Serve as senior strategic lead
Serve as senior business lead
Maintain account health ownership
Maintain client satisfaction ownership
Maintain performance outcomes ownership
Build executive-level client relationships
Cultivate executive-level client relationships
Act as trusted advisor
Act as primary strategic partner
Lead integrated cross-channel media strategies
Guide long-term account planning
Align media strategy with business objectives
Align media strategy with growth priorities
Align media strategy with market dynamics
Oversee strategic direction
Oversee campaign planning
Oversee budget allocation
Ensure programs deliver goals
Identify opportunities to grow partnerships
Drive proactive strategic recommendations
Drive innovation initiatives
Drive testing initiatives
Drive expanded service offerings
Translate complex performance data
Translate market intelligence
Translate industry trends
Provide clear business recommendations
Provide executive-level narratives
Lead high-impact client meetings
Lead quarterly business reviews
Lead annual planning sessions
Lead executive presentations
Partner with channel specialists
Partner with analytics teams
Partner with creative teams
Partner with ad operations teams
Partner with leadership teams
Develop integrated solutions
Drive measurable business impact
Provide strategic oversight
Provide leadership across accounts
Ensure consistency across programs
Ensure quality across programs
Ensure operational excellence across programs
Manage team of Associate Directors
Manage team of Managers
Manage team of Senior Analysts
Manage team of Analysts
Provide coaching to team
Provide mentorship to team
Provide performance management to team
Provide career development to team
Foster culture of collaboration
Foster culture of accountability
Foster culture of innovation
Foster culture of continuous learning
Contribute to agency growth initiatives
Contribute through thought leadership
Contribute through cross-functional collaboration
Contribute through new business support
Contribute through process innovation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Work with channel specialists; Work with analytics teams; Work with creative teams; Work with ad operations; Work with leadership teams; Develop integrated solutions; Manage and develop team
Communication Scope
Client-facing; Presentation; Written communication; Verbal communication; Executive narratives; Client meetings; Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Project management, Stakeholder management
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