Company Description
We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof. We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways
The Data & Analysis team uses data-driven insights to fuel strategic growth for clients. We believe that data should never exist in a vacuum; instead, it should be put to work to bring the best ideas and stories to our clients.
To help with this, we’re looking for an outstanding VP/Group Director-someone who can lead data-driven strategy to align with client goals, develop innovative solutions to solve marketing challenges, and collaborate with clients and Digitas leadership. Sound like you? Read on.
Job Description
What you’ll do:
As VP / Group Director, you’ll serve as a key Digitas thought leader, aligning digital strategy with a client’s broader business goals and objectives. Your clients’ needs will vary, and may include integrated marketing, media, CRM, segmentation, and/or primary research.
Day-to-day, your role includes:
• Leading and strengthening ongoing client relationships by exceeding expectations across all aspects of the engagement
• Serving as go-to client and internal resource for strategic issues such as competitive landscape analyses, technology points of view, and budgeting decisions
• Performing assessments to help clients understand their current marketing and analytics capabilities and identify enhancement opportunities
• Building and executing a client specific data strategy including performing gap assessments, creating optimal state data plans, and building execution roadmaps
• Evaluating new online and offline data opportunities in the form of new sources, new technology, client priorities, partnership, etc.
• Fostering creative thinking around how we use data, and we could use data to solve unique business challenges in support of all Marketing activities (Media, Creative, CRM, and eCommerce)
• Determining new opportunities among existing clients and participating in new business initiatives
• Contributing to the overall Data & Analysis capability through thought leadership and work innovation
• Providing support, coaching, and training to assist in career development
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:
• 12-14 years of experience in analytics or strategy with an advertising agency, management consulting company, or ad tech company
• Experience managing a team of experienced employees
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Experience with modern statistical learning methods (regression techniques, classification models, supervised and unsupervised learning, etc.)
• Knowledge of digital data technologies (DMPs, Google Analytics, digital pixel tracking, site tagging, etc.)
• General knowledge of or direct experience with the media industry or CRM platforms are a plus
• A four-year college degree; advanced degree is a plus
• Proven leadership ability with strong client relationship skills
• In-depth knowledge of and passion for online advertising and emerging trends in the digital landscape
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Open to travel as needed
Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information
“Compensation Range: $159,500 – $224,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.” If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.