Digital Business Director - 3 month FTC

Summary: The Digital Business Director role is a 3-month contract position based in London, focusing on leading digital performance and innovation for a flagship retail account within a prominent UK media agency. The successful candidate will drive strategic media planning and collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver innovative digital solutions. This position requires a strong background in digital performance and media agency experience. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and the ability to influence at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading digital performance and development across a flagship retail account
• Driving strategic media planning and performance innovation across Paid Search, Programmatic Display, Paid Social, and ATL performance channels
• Partnering with media owners and internal stakeholders to develop out-of-the-box digital solutions
• Managing and mentoring a high-performing core team (AD, AM, Executive)
• Setting trading forecasts and defining the digital maturity roadmap
• Delivering persuasive, insight-led proposals and client presentations
• Holding strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and internal specialists

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in digital performance, ideally with a background in media agencies
• Proven expertise across key performance channels (Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic)
• Familiarity with ATL performance channels such as OOH and Audio
• Proficient in media planning tools (e.g. GA, Facebook Analytics, Keyword Planner, Google Trends)
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience with e-commerce clients and the Google stack is a strong plus

Salary (Rate): 85000

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other