Digital Media Strategy Director

  • Full-time

Company Description

Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency's heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 9,600+ employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined dentsu. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-Merkle or visit www.merkleinc.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. Merkle is an agency of dentsu.

Job Description

Open to remote applicants in the U.S.!

Responsibilities:

  • Develop innovative marketing solutions and media strategies for Fortune 1,000 clients, designed to achieve business outcomes
  • Partner and consult with  existing media account teams, as well as clients, with comprehensive media expertise, thought leadership and actionable recommendations
  • Play the role of an entrepreneur, deeply invested in the outcomes of your clients’ businesses
  • Frame, design and execute solutions through expertise in audience strategy and planning, knowledge of clients’ industry and competitive landscape, as well as a deep understanding of emerging digital trends and opportunities
  • Develop customer-centric experience strategies and plans to drive business outcomes for brands
  • Act as a mentor and an advisor to developing strategists

 

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of media experience, with a proven record of achievement and impact
  • Background in digital media planning, consulting, agency experience, and ideally in-platform experience in Display, Paid Social, Paid Search or SEO
  • Client-side experience, ideally working within an eCommerce or Digital Marketing team
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas and plans effectively – both verbally and visually
  • Experience managing client relationships and working collaboratively across organizations
  • Comfortable participating in business development activities, including sales pitches
  • Experience with syndicated research and social listening tools, such as: comScore, Netbase, Simmons/MRI, Kantar, Mintel Comperemedia, Pathmatics
  • In order to be successful in this role, it is important that this individual is proactive, curious, creative, analytical and a team player

Additional Information

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply. Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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