Vice President, Director, Retail Media Buying

Vice President, Director, Programmatic & SocialJoin to apply for the Vice President, Director, Programmatic & Social role at StarcomVice President, Director, Programmatic & Social2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Vice President, Director, Programmatic & Social role at StarcomGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive pany DescriptionWith a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and pany DescriptionWith a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.OverviewThe VP, Director of Programmatic and Social leads a team that drives strategic development and execution of programmatic and Social campaigns across channels. The VP, Director assists with planning activities for complex or large spend campaigns and is responsible for generating strategic insights while driving learnings across the full suite of the client’s activities. The VP, Director serves as the escalation point of contact for clients and internal teams and will work in close partnership with clients, media partners, and strategy and investment teams.While providing senior-level thought leadership on audience strategies and campaign optimization, the VP, Director builds strong relationships and establishes clear lines of communication with agency partners and the client services team alike. They assist with all campaign activity and deliverables for the team, and facilitates the training and development of the team.ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the long-term vision and strategy for our programmatic buying capabilities.Manage, train, and develop direct a large team of programmatic and Social experts, based in our offices across the US.Assume accountability and ownership of campaign execution for assigned client accountsProactive & consistent communication with client & liaise with strategy, planning, analytics, data architecture, etc. to run point on all digital activityDemonstrate collaborative, confident, and persuasive client management skillsDirect & assist with the daily work flow of all programmatic and social campaigns, including proposal development, campaign activation and maintenance, and post-buy recapsProactively communicate with Agency media teams to respond to RFPs, build strategic campaign plans, communicate service offerings, and identify and deliver new solutions in a collaborative fashionReview client deliverables for quality, ensuring that recommendations and work product are sound and viableUnderstand and effectively communicate the Programmatic team's value proposition, technology, and processes as related to the growth of current and prospective agency accountsParticipate in forecasting exercises for senior managementEmbrace and encourage a culture based on teamwork, collaboration, and intellectual curiosityAdopt established account management standards and program management best practicesQualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher preferred, preferably in marketing, advertising, business, engineering, statistics, economics, sociology, or equivalent10+ years of experience in programmatic media with increasing levels of responsibility7+ years of people management experienceWorking knowledge in technologies such as Programmatic DSPs and Social Ad PlatformsStrong analytics, organizational, and communication skillsExperience within a major agency holding company or independent agency known for programmatic and social excellenceExceptional strategic thinking, client communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsClient facing experience with the ability to identify risks and effectively manage through issuesStrong project management, analytics, organizational, and communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteExperience in applying social marketing to brand-building & direct response initiativesAdditional InformationStarcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.BenefitsThe Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliancesThe benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan pensation Range: $146,490 - $210,420 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 09/16/2025.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact . 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Created: 2025-10-06