Paid Social Director

Join to apply for the Paid Social Director role at dentsu5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Paid Social Director role at dentsuDirect message the job poster from dentsuThis is a Paid Social Director Role which sits within our Total Social Capability. Total Social is our integrated capability which brings together dentsu’s 300+ social specialists in the UK – across Paid, Organic and Influencer marketing. We recognise that social media has evolved into a powerful landscape where engagement, communication, and commerce converge. Consumers don’t see paid or organic social, creator-led or branded content, advertising or community management. They rightfully anticipate connected and compelling experiences from brands, and our structure is designed to seamlessly support this integrated approach.we're seeking passionate individuals ready to redefine the landscape of social media marketing within our Paid Social specialism.As a Paid Social Director, you'll play a pivotal role as a channel lead, collaborating seamlessly with the client's projects and guiding a team of managers, executives, and assistants to deliver business outcomes through paid social activations. Beyond managing client accounts, you'll be a driving force in the growth and innovation of our Paid Social specialism. Building and leading a high-performing team will be at the heart of your responsibilities, fostering career development, personal growth, and a shared culture of connection, experience, and growth.This client-facing role extends both externally and internally, engaging with client teams, planners, digital specialists, and client servicing. Join us in pushing the boundaries and making a mark in the ever-evolving world of social media marketing!Identify integration opportunities with other digital channels where applicable.Ensure daily monitoring and regular optimisation of all campaign elements based on agreed KPIs.Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful client reports to inform further optimisations to improve performance.Gain a deep understanding of your client's business and communication objectives, translating them into impactful platform strategies, which deliver actual business outcomes.Partner Relationship ManagementDevelop and nurture effective working relationships with partners such as Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging social/content amplification platforms.Collaborate closely, where applicable, with key account representatives at third-party technology partners.Team Leadership and ExcellenceSpearhead the development of your team members, setting personalised objectives and conducting performance reviews to foster professional growth, and retain high-performing talent.Including the effective implementation of our Quality Assurance processes, to meet the goal of 100% error-free activations within your client remit.Actively mentor and empower your team, elevating both quality and performance to new heights for your clients.Commercial Success and Financial MasteryDrive revenue delivery across your client portfolio, collaborating with the Partner to explore exciting cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.enabling the business to conduct thorough channel and client profitability/resource analyses. Join us in the pursuit of excellence and financial success.Product Development & New BusinessRemain up to date with developments in the social media and broader digital landscape.Actively contribute as a leader for product workstreams and strategic projects.Enthusiastic and engaged with the dynamic landscape of social media, e-commerce, and digital marketing.Committed to advancing a career in a digital performance marketing agency, with a positive and solutions-orientated mindset.Strongly numerate and adept at handling data sets.Highly literate with a keen understanding of effective communication for diverse audiences.Articulate presenter, comfortable conveying data insights to senior clients and internal teams.Dedicated to consistently delivering top-notch work and addressing quality issues proactively.Highly commercial with expertise in value selling, negotiation, and client relationship management.What we are looking for in youMinimum 4 years’ experience in a Paid social activation, social media planning or biddable media team.Good understanding of planning social campaigns across the various mechanisms, channels and buying models.Practical expertise in setting up complex testing structures – including multi-cell brand lift and conversion lift studies.A few of the benefitsWhether it’s the joy of working with people at the top of their game or our vibrant and collaborative team energy, people love working here – and we hope you will too!Career development through LinkedIn Learning and other tools; with access to training, certifications and mentorship.Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, life insurance and other corporate benefitsIn addition to the 25 days annual leave (full time employees), you are also able to take an additional day’s leave for your birthday, up to three to focus on your wellbeing and two days to volunteer in your community.Access to lifestyle benefits and schemes such as Cycle to work, Season Ticket loan, GymFlex, Tastecard, Retail discounts and many more.Inclusion & DiversityOur diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. 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