About us: 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. 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 specific to each client's function and needs. Why join KINESSO? Largest global digital marketing agency (now apart of Omnicom) A hybrid working model and incredible office culture. with opportunities for global transfers, internal secondments, and travel. Mentorship programs, learning modules and professional skills training to support your career ambitions. Wellness programs including access to an EAP and wellness coaching Agency perks, early finish Fridays, culture club, breakfast, health and wellbeing initiatives As an Associate Director, you are stepping into a larger leadership role to manage all paid social and programmatic and can bring innovative performance solutions to our clients. You will be required to lead all operations, from digital planning to ensuring quality implementation & providing strategic direction to the team, maintaining the financial health of all performance accounts, scoping projects, and developing your team to become future leaders. About the role: Actively ensure that all client accounts are receiving regular data-driven insights, test & learn frameworks and thought leadership. Oversee the build of new and existing Performance campaign accounts ensuring a high level of detail is observed and we are aligned to the client brief. Develop, execute, and evaluate communication of media campaigns for our clients. Assist in leading performance focused client meetings. Including- annuals reviews, QBRs and large-scale project-based meeting Keep your team on track to ensure account deliverables are met including reporting, optimization tactics, quality-checks, and best practice while we adhere to the strategy set. Develop strong relationships with our senior client and agency partner stakeholders aiming for high client satisfaction and retention. Accountability for team development; includes utilizing organizational tools such as L&D, creating internal opportunities and challenges for staff, maintaining positive morale, and partnering with People & Culture and Directors on supporting organizational objectives. About you: Previous experience leading Paid media teams across programmatic, social (main requirement) and search Great leadership experience and the ability to motivate and inspire your team Large client/spend paid media implementation experience across paid media channels Good stakeholder experience across complex clients and agency partners We value unique backgrounds and experiences to encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQ, people of all ages, people with disabilities, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. We further acknowledge there are unique barriers for trans & gender-diverse applicants. Please reach out to talentpipeline.sm@mbww.com to discuss any concerns in the recruitment process you may have.