Direct Buys (Senior Manager)

Be a part of this fast-growing team and help leading digital marketers bring in the next generation of B2B and B2C media. As the Jellyfish Direct Investment pillar, we steward a diverse media practice in close collaboration with our partners and other in-house teams (particularly Media Strategy and Programmatic).The Senior DI Manager plays a critical role in driving strategic media planning and execution while also overseeing the team's work and acting as a key point of contact for senior leadership, clients, and partners.Reporting to the Direct Investment Director.Your primary responsibilities will include:Craft media recommendations that reflect strategic partner and tactic selection in order to demonstrate thought leadership and data-driven decisions making in alignment with client objectives; Ensure these plans include negotiated value and savings.Act as a trusted advisor to clients and partners, providing useful insights and building strong, long-term relationships.Develop a team of Managers and Executives, providing mentorship and performance feedback to support growth and continuous improvement.Oversee campaign execution from planning to optimisation, ensuring delivery and troubleshooting issues as needed; Seamlessly navigate campaign complexities as the number of partners, tactic types, and financial requirements increases.Collaborate with analytics to convert campaign data into actionable insights, leading the team in delivering optimization recommendations in alignment with stated KPIs.Continuously refine media buying processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness, establishing and upholding best practices.Proactively forecast timelines and resources required, providing senior leadership with regular updates on team performance, campaigns, and outcomes.Partner with senior leaders to align on priorities, address challenges, and ensure smooth campaign execution.