Director, Performance

Business Overview KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn ‘action’ into ‘outcome’ for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com Position Overview We are strategic partners invested in shared outcomes who create lifetime customer value across addressable media. Responsible for delivering and developing successful media programs through addressable planning and total path optimization across all addressable channels. Provides guidance on audience strategies, optimization approach, and campaign architecture and serve as a key lead in the expansion of relationships and/or revenue opportunities with marketers. Develops and provides key reports on all aspects of reporting necessary to deliver performance on a campaign. Responsibilities · Owns full IPG relationships for clients across all lines of business; serves as the first point of escalation in client issues · Approves vendor selections and scopes; oversees the team meeting with vendors; brings own expertise to vendor selection; negotiates with vendors to ensure best pricing and terms. · Partners with the Campaign Manager to ensure relevant strategies are implemented and ensure campaigns are meeting/exceeding client goals · Organizes and presents reporting for internal leadership, agency partners, and clients (e.g. quarterly account reviews, campaign wrap-ups and case studies, etc.) · Provides proactive contribution to clients' business growth by identifying new business opportunities; develops long-term solutions for clients including custom data management solutions and data solutions · Has accountability for the performance and business results of multiple client accounts; guides account decisions, strategies and thought leadership, budget spending and staffing for region · Tactically manages multiple teams of subordinate managers; has responsibility for hiring, performance appraisals, coaching and career development · Establishes and monitors standards, processes, and communications; develops departmental plans, business, and/or organizational priorities · Influences others internally and externally, including senior members of the account Required Skills and Experience · Proven track-record of successfully seeking out and curating new business relationships and/or solutions; developing solutions using new or existing processes · Experience building team, providing mentorship and navigating how to manage up/down/ laterally (e.g., ability to navigate and be effective with multiple personalities) · Proven ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action · Experience serving as the first point of escalation in client issues; Owns full IPG relationships for clients across all lines of business. · Advanced knowledge of technology or measurement ad tech solutions, including platforms · Intermediate knowledge and skills in data analysis · Confident collaborating with others and creating environment to welcome others’ ideas · Experience with Project / Account Management · Advanced communication skills; clear and succinct communication Desired Skills and Experienc…