via ats_greenhouse · 3 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Programmatic & Display Business Director

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London
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<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>
<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":12,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">The MG Programmatic &amp; </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Display team are a 40+ </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">strong </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">team of programmatic &amp;</span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">display specialists that work a</span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">cross a varied roster of clients </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">including Specsavers, John </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Lewis &amp; Partners, Shark</span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Ninja, Apple, Renault and VMO2 </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">amongst others. </span>​<span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Responsible for </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">both programmatic and direct </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">IO buys, the team are tasked </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">with ensuring we are </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">consistently putting forward </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">innovative ideas that help to </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">challenge and grow our clients' </span><span data-scheme-color="@FFFFFF,0," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">digital strategies. </span><span data-scheme-color="@525252,1," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">The successful candidate will oversee a team of directors, managers and executives </span><span data-scheme-color="@525252,1," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">specifically working across a hub of MG OMD’s client portfolio.</span>​ <span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">The role will report into the Head of Programmatic and focus on </span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">supporting the team to develop best-in-class integrated strategies and </span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">campaigns.</span></p>
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<ul>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Lead, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">mentor</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> and manage a team of programmatic specialists, providing </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">training and development opportunities, and encouraging a collaborative </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">and high-</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">performing environment</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Define and drive the agency’s programmatic vision, ensuring </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">cutting-edge</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">strategies and best practices are implemented</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Serve as a senior advisor to clients, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">providing</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> high-level strategic guidance </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">and ensuring programmatic is a key driver of success</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Ensure the programmatic activity through the team aligns with wider digital </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">and offline media strategies for </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">a holistic approach</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> </span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Promote a data-driven approach to campaign planning, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">execution</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> and </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">performance reporting, ensuring robust measurement frameworks</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Maintain oversight of the client audit process for the channel to ensure </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">targets are met and potential issues are escalated</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Identify</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> new opportunities within programmatic, including media </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">efficiencies, data </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">strategies</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> and tech innovations to drive business growth</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Build strong relationships with media partners, technology </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">providers</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> and </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">industry bodies to drive innovation and commercial negotiations, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">maximising </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">value</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> and </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">efficiency for our clients</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Support and present as part of a team in delivery of new business pitch, </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">departmental and agency-wide meetings </span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Stay ahead of industry developments, emerging trends, and technological </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">advancements to keep the agency and clients competitive</span>​</li>
</ul>
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<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">The successful candidate should </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">possess</span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none"> the following skills:</span>​</p>
<ul>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Experience in managing a large, multi-layered team and a desire to </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">continue this</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">Ability to lead your team to develop and plan strategies to achieve agency </span><span data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">commercial goals</span>​</li>
<li data-charcodes="61623" data-font="Symbol,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="540" data-aria

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