Performance Director

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? 

The Performance Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising the company’s media trading activities, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and profitability. This strategic position is ideal for a seasoned media trading professional who possesses robust operational oversight and leadership experience. You will report to the SVP of Commercial Operations and Governance to drive process improvements and align media trading strategies with broader business objectives. 

How will YOU contribute to the Team?  

• Media Trading Operations Oversight: 

• Oversee end-to-end media trading processes, including planning, execution, and optimisation of media buys across various channels. 

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of the company’s end-to-end media trading workflows. 

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation, and risk mitigation. 

• Capability Assessment: 

• Evaluate the media trading team’s skillset, structure, and operational efficiency. 

• Provide recommendations for training, resourcing, and performance enhancement to ensure the team remains competitive and effective. 

• Strategic Collaboration: 

• Work closely with the SVP of Commercial Operations and Governance to ensure media trading activities align with company policies and broader business goals. 

• Performance and Risk Management: 

• Monitor key media trading metrics and analyse performance trends. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal governance frameworks. 

• Reporting and Insights: 

• Deliver regular updates and analytical insights to the SVP.

• Support informed strategic and financial decision-making through data-driven recommendations. 

• Governance and Compliance: 

• Ensure all media trading activities adhere to internal controls and external compliance requirements. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  

• Experience: 15+ years’ experience in Media Trading Operations, Media Trading Strategy, or a related commercial role. 

• Expertise: 

• Strong hands-on experience across major digital advertising platforms, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok, and leading programmatic DSPs. 

• Proven ability to optimise pricing and performance to ensure competitive media buying rates and maximise campaign efficiency. 

• Leadership: Proven track record of:  

• Demonstrated experience in guiding, coaching, and upskilling Campaign Operations teams and traders on advanced platform strategies and performance-driven optimisation tactics. 

• Strong ability to troubleshoot technical issues across multiple advertising platforms. 

• Proven capability in managing teams and overseeing day-to-day operational excellence. 

• Active contributor to pricing and commercial strategy initiatives.  

• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail. 

• Communication: Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of engaging with senior leadership (C-level or equivalent) in fast-paced or global environments. 

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically and align media trading operations with overall business objective. 

OUR ETIQUETTE  

We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. In our culture, we live by the following values:  

• Innovation & Agility 

• Teamwork & Collaboration 

• Data Integrity & Ethics 

• Results driven performance 

• Human by design 

Our people are at the heart of what we do and the driving force behind our growth and success. We value our culture as the lifeblood of our business and work hard every day to maintain this as we continue to grow and scale our team. We believe in offering opportunities to learn and grow every day and we have a strong track record in developing great people. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review job applications without regard to their race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, and marital status. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
 

• You are a self-starter, independent and problem solver. You consider yourself a high-performance personality 

• Understand what it means to deliver excellence. 

• Good sense of humor and ability to stay calm under pressure. 

• Well-organised with excellent communication and time management skills. 

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU 

• Social work environment  

• Flexible working arrangements  

• Mentorship programs  

• Remote working support across multiple markets   

• We are a team of passionate experts. We are not just leading this industry; we are defining it. 

Please send us your resume in English to [email protected].