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They possess in-depth knowledge of the programmatic and direct digital landscape and are proficient with multiple buying platforms. They have an entrepreneurial spirit and can work independently to deliver success for client campaigns and overall business objectives.\nThe ideal candidate is a strategic leader who excels in team management, has programmatic expertise, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence. Directors are expected to stay current on changes within the ad tech landscape, and drive innovation with their passion for problem-solving using data, tech, and creativity. The Director is accountable for the operational efficiency and effectiveness of their team, for managing day-to-day client relationships, and for developing status as a trusted advisor to their clients. They will take a proactive approach to campaign strategy and management, ensuring campaigns meet or exceed performance metrics and align with client goals.\nKey Accountabilities:\nOversee programmatic and digital direct strategy and lead development of tactical recommendations\nProvide leadership to account team and manage day-to-day activities or direct reports, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration, ensuring team operations align with client goals and strategic vision\nManage client relationships, priorities, and client communication\nDrive growth of junior team members through regular 1:1 meetings and mentorship\nLead knowledge-share sessions to enhance campaign performance and share knowledge and experience\nExperience with DSP, SSP, digital direct publishers, ad servers, and ad verification partners\nAdopt and enforce established team operational standards and best practices\nSet and manage timelines to ensure prioritization of team deliverables\nGuide and encourage cross-discipline trainings to ensure all team members are comfortable planning and executing both direct and programmatic campaigns\nDrive innovation for assigned brands, managing monthly investment tracking and revenue across clients\nContribute to and/or lead development of thought leadership, POVs, or other shareable collateral that improves the overall level of knowledge across digital and programmatic investment teams\nQualifications:\n7+ years of experience within the programmatic and digital industry \nExperience working on a pharmaceutical client preferred \nStrong experience across all digital media channels and ability to eloquently speak to each \nStrong understanding of business concepts and client objectives to identify expansion opportunities \nConsistent, exceptional project management \nExcellent verbal and written communications, presentation, and analytical skills \nSolutions orientated with strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills \nStrong analytical thinking and mathematical skills \nProficient in programmatic technology, platform, and partner solutions, including but not limited to, DSPs, ad servers, ad verification platforms, planning/financial platforms, DMPs, analytics & reporting dashboards, etc. \nThe annual base salary range for this position is $114,425-$152,662. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.\nBenefits available with this position include:\nMedical, vision, and dental insurance,\nLife insurance,\nShort-term and long-term disability insurance,\n401k,\nFlexible paid time off,\nAt least 15 paid holidays per year,\nPaid sick and safe leave, and\nPaid parental leave.\nDentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.\nTo begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.\nLocation:\nNew YorkBrand:\nDentsu XTime Type:\nFull timeContract Type:\nPermanentDentsuis committed to providingequal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex ,sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.\nDentsuis committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to  by clicking on the link to let us knowthe nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. 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