Associate Director, Digital Investment

5 hours ago

Knoxville TN United States Tombras Full time

Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking an Associate Director, Digital Investment.

Where you’ll be working: Knoxville or Atlanta office.

The Associate Director, Digital Investments will play a critical role in leading and managing the digital investments team, overseeing the planning, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns. This role requires a deep understanding of digital media planning, buying, and performance analysis in the Direct and Programmatic space. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive maximum return on investment (ROI) for our clients' campaigns.


What you will be doing:
  • Leadership and Team Management: Provide leadership and mentorship to the digital investments team, ensuring the team's success and fostering a collaborative work environment. Set team goals, monitor performance, and provide guidance and support to drive exceptional results.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive Programmatic and Direct digital media strategies aligned with client objectives, target audience, and market trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategies integrate seamlessly with overall marketing initiatives.
  • Campaign Execution and Optimization: Oversee the end-to-end execution of digital advertising campaigns across the Direct and Programmatic space. Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and identify optimization opportunities to improve ROI and campaign effectiveness.
  • Media Planning and Buying: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to determine media budgets and develop strategic media plans. Execute media buys, negotiate rates, and manage relationships with media vendors to ensure campaign success.
  • Budget Management: Ensure effective allocation of media budgets across campaigns, platforms, and tactics. Monitor budget utilization and provide strategic recommendations for optimization and maximizing ROI.
  • Client Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact for clients, understanding their business goals and collaborating to develop tailored digital media strategies. Communicate campaign performance, insights, and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Generate comprehensive reports and performance dashboards to track campaign progress, identify trends, and communicate results to internal teams and clients. Provide strategic insights and actionable recommendations for ongoing campaign optimization.
  • Industry Insights: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital media planning and buying. Apply industry insights to drive innovation, enhance campaign effectiveness, and deliver exceptional results for clients.
  • Collaboration and Coordination: Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, including creative, account management, and data analytics. Collaborate to deliver integrated and cohesive campaigns that meet client objectives.
What you bring:
  • 7+ years of experience in digital media planning, buying, or advertising, with a focus on Direct and Programmatic digital investments. Significant experience in a leadership or managerial role is essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of digital advertising platforms, including programmatic advertising and other relevant tools. Familiarity with data management platforms (DMPs) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is a plus.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive digital media strategies aligned with business goals, target audience behavior, and market dynamics. Demonstrated expertise in campaign optimization and driving ROI.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets, derive actionable insights, and make data-driven recommendations for campaign optimization.
  • A track record of delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand clients' business objectives and leverage digital investments to drive growth and success.
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, business, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

Why Join Tombras' Media team?

We're a media person's dream: data AND creatively driven. Work with leading clients in a variety of categories, working daily with award-winning channel teams and we are industry leaders in building cutting edge partnerships, driving innovation, storytelling and bringing it all together with our top-notch analytics practice.

Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results is working for our clients and creating a flywheel effect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was named Ad Age's 2024 Independent Agency of the Year and an AdAge A-List Standout Agency in 2022 and 2023.

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.

Dog-friendly office (Knoxville)

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents

401(k) Participation + 3% employer match

Employer-paid Dental & Vision

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values .

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

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