Direct Buys Manager

8 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Direct Buys Manager, you will be involved in the Direct Buys team for CPG clients across multiple markets. You will work with internal teams such as media strategy, planning, and paid media, contributing to client goal achievement. You will also provide data-focused reporting, offer real-time insights into campaign performance, and identify opportunities for research, including consumer segmentation and social listening. This role requires a good understanding of the industry, particularly Premium Publishers (including CTV), (d)OOH, and other diverse partnerships. The role also requires someone with experience in planning media across Europe. The company emphasizes skills, expertise, and behavioral attributes over years of experience.

Must have:

Experience with Premium Publishers (including CTV), (d)OOH, and partnerships.
Good understanding of FMCG brands, particularly in the regional market.
Experience working on large-scale, multi-market campaigns.
Experience working collaboratively with media teams.

Perks:

Loyalty salary increase on Jellyfish anniversary.
Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
Remote work up to 60% of the time.
Flexible working hours.
One paid day each month for self-development.
Access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited courses.
14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers.
4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.
£1000 towards courses for returning primary caregivers.

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Job Details

Company Description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are hiring for this opportunity in preparation for exciting 2025 client wins. We may begin interview processes between now and the end of the year, but decisions and offers will be made from January 2025 at the earliest

As a Direct Buys Manager, you will play a hands-on role within the Direct Buys team for our CPG clients across multiple markets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a good understanding of the industry with some knowledge in channels such as Premium Publishers (including CTV), (d)OOH and other diverse partnerships.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

Work with internal teams such as media strategy, planning and paid media
Contribute toward effectively delivering on client's goals.
Inspire fresh ideas and keep up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.

Data-Driven Insights:

Provide clients with clear, data-focused reporting that offers real-time insights into campaign performance.
Identify opportunities for research, including the use of consumer segmentation, social listening, and campaign tracking.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience:

Experience with Premium Publishers (including CTV), (d)OOH and other diverse partnerships.
A good understanding of FMCG brands, particularly in the regional market
Proven track record of working on large-scale, multi-market campaigns.
Experience working collaboratively with media strategy, planning, paid media, and analytics teams.
Data-focused mindset
2+ years of experience in media strategy, planning, and execution, particularly in large-scale, multi-market campaigns.
Experience planning media across Europe
Creative Problem Solving - You generate unique ideas and experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.
Adaptability - You're good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.
Problem Solving - When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary in addition to joining our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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