Associate Director, Biddable

ROLE OVERVIEWCroud is a global brand and performance media agency that helps businesses drive sustainable growth in an evolving marketing landscape. Combining deep expertise in performance marketing with brand strategy, integrated media, social, creative, and analytics, Croud delivers a Return on Intelligence so brands can make their next best move.Founded in 2011 to reinvent the agency model, Croud combines 600+ in-house digital experts with a global network of 2,900 on-demand marketing specialists. This unique model enables us to operate with agility, delivering tailored solutions that drive meaningful and measurable growth for our clients in over 120 markets and 60+ languages.Located in the heart of SoHo, our New York office is home to a group of 100+ highly-skilled marketers, passionate about driving innovation and delivering great work for clients. With a rapidly expanding team and client portfolio, Croud New York offers hands-on experience working with some of the world's leading brands across every industry sector.Find out more about Croud NY in here!This is a client-facing, front-line management role for a highly intelligent, charismatic and creative thinking leader who is passionate about paid social media and performance-driven e-commerce marketing.The successful candidate will demonstrate deep paid social expertise across multiple platforms and international markets, strive for repeatable success through rigorous testing and optimization, and have a desire to question everything in pursuit of operational and client service excellence. They will be expected to provide bold and confident recommendations and sound leadership, backed by innovative flair and analytical experience.As an Associate Director, the successful candidate is expected to be an all rounder who can lead by example and who has a proven track record of:Collaborating and helping to leading a high performance digital performance teamCampaign management and optimization experience that spans multiple verticals and digital platforms (e.g. paid search, programmatic and social)Ability to effectively collaborate with other departments and stakeholders, to deliver client first solutions and strategic plans that deliver business impactAt Croud, our vision centers around the idea of unlocking potential. We do this by elevating everyone in an inclusive and progressive culture, empowering individuals to deliver their best work. This means we build better brand outcomes, and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.We live and breathe five key values at Croud, which build a culture that elevates everyone, allowing our people to thrive:In it together - our value on integration, collaboration and outcomesEye on the future - our value on futurism, creativity and passionGenerous in spirit - our value on people, development and inclusionDo what you say - our value on integrity and accountabilityMake a difference - our value on purpose and impactRESPONSIBILITIESPeople managementOversee and develop a team of cross channel paid search, paid social and programmatic specialistsManage team towards internal operational targets and profitability metricsResponsible for the hiring of new team membersClient management and account strategyLearn about our clients business, industry, and their marketing plans to provide best in class strategic guidance for their digital mediaSupport cross-channel strategy development and ensure specialist channel expertise is integrated into consistent and compelling strategic narrativesProactively create and deliver performance forecasts and related initiatives to deliver and surpass client performance goalsStay informed on the latest industry developments and where applicable, ensure clients are kept up to date and understand any new challenges and opportunitiesOperational managementSupport team members to ensure campaign and operational delivery against client and internal KPIsLead the development of best practices and processes; build institutional knowledge for key functionsWork with cross-functional teams to maintain and develop a best-in-class product offering for all digital channelsDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSDegree level education or relevant equivalent experienceA clear passion for digital marketingMinimum of 4 years, with experience in Social, Programmatic, and Search. Experience managing both Brand and Performance campaigns being a huge plusAT least 2 year of direct line management experience, mentoring and trainingEnjoys leadership responsibility and has a proven track recordAbility to level up by simplifying complex and technical conceptsA mathematical and analytical mindAble to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholdersExcellent communication, organizational and presentation skillsProven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectationsImpeccable attention to detailKEY STAKEHOLDERSLine Manager: Director, BiddableKey Stakeholders: Director Biddable, VP, Biddable, Client Lead, Senior Account Manager(s) and Account Manager(s)Other stakeholders: The role will work closely with various teams including but not limited to Client Leadership Strategy & Planning, SEO and Analytics COMPANY BENEFITSEvery employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include:PTO/ Vacation: 20 days vacation a year 12 public holidays observedPublic Holidays: 12 days observedSick Days: 7 days annuallySummer Fridays: Early finishes from Memorial Day to Labor DayBereavement Leave: Paid time off for personal lossParental Leave: Enhanced leave plus FMLA through NY state401(k) Savings PlanSales commission with pitch opportunitiesRecruitment referral bonusPre-tax commuter benefitsFull Paid Medical Insurance for Employee Only (including dental and vision)Dependent contribution to Medical, dental and vision coverageEmployer paid life insurance coverageMonthly gym membership stipendAccess to personalized health guidance via Health AdvocateFree Citi bike membershipMembership to TalkSpace (Mental Health Support)Hybrid workspace support - home office setup is providedAgile working policyComplimentary access to fruit, cereals, snacks, soft drinks, tea, and coffeeThe salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 (DOE)Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there’s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). We operate out of hybrid model of 3x per week in office.Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.