Trainline
Technology
HeadofAdvertisingStrategy&Operations
“Head of Advertising Strategy & Operations at Trainline. Skills: Advertising strategy, Advertising operations, Ad tech stack, Client success. Shape go-to-market strategy. Develop sales enablement materials”
What You'll Achieve.
Scale Trainline Advertising; Meet advertiser needs; Create market differentiation; Equip Ad Sales teams; Support commercial targets; Enable function to scale; Ensure platform resilience; Support future growth; Drive client retention; Drive client growth
Industry & Context.
Commercial judgement; Influence outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significant experience in retail media, Significant experience in digital publishing, Significant experience in ad tech, Significant experience in platform advertising, Experience leading teams, Experience building operational rigour, Experience building scalable processes, Experience building documentation, Experience building resilience
Nice to Have
Experience helping scale a business, Experience including commercial strategy, Experience including account management, Experience including client success, Experience including ad operations, Experience supporting revenue growth, Experience supporting margin improvement, Experience supporting pricing, Experience supporting yield, Experience supporting pipeline discipline, Experience supporting senior leadership reporting, Confidence operating in ambiguity, Confidence creating clarity for others, Confidence influencing outcomes across teams
What You'll Do.
Shape go-to-market strategy
Develop sales enablement materials
Strengthen pipeline visibility
Improve forecast accuracy
Support commercial targets
Set operational standards
Evolve operational standards
Lead Operations teams
Lead Client Success teams
Set development plans
Shape ad tech stack strategy
Own ad tech partner relationships
Drive client retention
Ensure post-sale delivery
Manage accounts proactively
Lead insight-led conversations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Sales leadership; Ad Sales teams; Operations teams; Client Success teams; Product teams; Sales teams; Operational teams
Communication Scope
Client conversations; Senior leadership reporting
Process & Methodology
Commercial strategy, Account management, Client success, Ad operations
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