Digital Manager (programmatic & Ecommerce )

MediaSense are looking for a Digital Manager (Programmatic & eCommerce) to support in the delivery of high-quality digital consultancy services to clients. It is a thriving area as clients continually seek greater support as they navigate through an increasingly complex landscape.

THE COMPANY
MediaSense is a global media advisor, based in central London, empowering leading global and domestic brands to make more informed decisions with their media investments. Media is a complex and challenging landscape to navigate. We take brands on a journey from where they are to where they want to be, building on existing strengths, removing blockers, and maximising opportunities across all components of their media ecosystem. We help brands to navigate change and engineer value and have been doing so since 2009, we are proud to work with a wide selection of global and domestic clients including adidas, Coca-Cola, Sanofi, Just Eat, Virgin Media, Chanel, Co-Op, and Dyson.

Our specialist advisory team brings together expertise from media and digital agencies, technology companies and brand marketing, to evaluate the effectiveness of each component of the media eco-system, determining where it can be improved. We are rigorous, challenging and client centric, creating customised solutions that give brands clarity and control of their media investments.

The company works with over 100+ clients and has over 230 employees across the world. For more information, visit www.media-sense.com

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits reflect the fun but professional culture (some are eligible after probation passes)

• Hybrid working (mix of working at home and in the office) + work from any location in the world for up to 4 weeks per year

• 28 days holiday per year (accrual of 1 day per year until 4th - maximum of 32 days) + day off for your birthday + 10 days annual leave purchase per year

• Length of service awards (vouchers until year 4) starting from 1 year + sabbiticals ranging from unpaid to fully paid from periodic service

• Bonuses: Employee Referral Bonus, New Business Bonus, Company Bonus

• Pension, Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program

• Optional Private Healthcare + Eye test & contribution towards glasses for VDU

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Annual Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to work scheme, Tech Scheme, Voucherstore, bYond

• Volunteering Leave & charity work

• Dress down, regular social events & hobby groups reflecting DEI

• Snacks & fruit in the amazing office & location

• Some training & development opportunities

THE ROLE
This is a pivotal role in the business because the project work, auditing & pitch management together with data analysis and digital platform use will all collectively contribute to the intelligent, mature and high value advice on business and media challenges for our clients.

The role comprises of a wide range of activities:

• Working with major global brands to influence positive advertising decisions 
• Evaluating digital investment across multiple markets, uncovering insights and defining actionable recommendations
• Supporting clients to set meaningful digital KPIs and reporting frameworks
• Staying at the forefront of digital innovation, industry trends and new ad tech
• Supporting pitch management projects and helping clients evaluate agencies’ technical capabilities
• Project managing analytics workstreams

THE ESSENTIALS
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a media agency, media owner, consultancy or client role, with a digital focus
• Strong understanding of the programmatic and ecommerce advertising landscape, emerging trends and industry initiatives related to inventory quality and transparency
• Experience activating campaigns in and/or assessing raw data extracted from key digital platforms (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon Advertising Suite, Google Analytics etc). As well as verification platforms (e.g. DoubleVerify, IAS).
• Clear understanding of ecommerce KPIs (e.g. LTV, incrementality metrics, new to 
brand, ROAS etc.) as well as branding KPIs (e.g. vCPM, CPV etc.)
• Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesise data sets from different platforms to build insights and inform strategic recommendations
• Confidence translating quantitative insights into a clear narrative, identifying what’s important to tell the client and why
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively across a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence translating quantitative insights into a clear narrative, identifying what’s important to tell the client and why
• Attention to detail across all client deliverables
• Assurance working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills, even in areas of technical complexity
• Self-motivation and a sense of autonomy and initiative
• A balance of analytical, communication and organisational skills