Biddable Senior Account Executive - Leeds based

About Us 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com 

 

Role Description 

For our Biddable team, we are looking for a Biddable Senior Executive, who will support the Biddable Manager and Account Director in delivering high-performance advertising campaigns across both Search & Social platforms.

The role will involve developing a full understanding of Search Engine Marketing, assisting the team in the building and optimization of Search and Social campaigns, data gathering for reporting, competitor and market trend analysis and more. The Biddable Senior Executive will use both analytical and creative skills to fulfil a broad range of projects. In addition to assisting with the account and client management, the Biddable Senior Executive will also be involved in helping the development of more junior team members through training sessions and knowledge sharing.

The right candidate will have excellent numeracy, written and oral communication skills and the ability to demonstrate keen attention to detail. General enthusiasm and a can do attitude is a must.

 

Responsibilities 

General 

• Complete timesheets on a regular, minimum of a weekly basis
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines
• Adhere to quality assurance policies
• Demonstrate the ability to self-manage and be efficient at completing a variety of tasks
• Supervise the output of more junior staff and be involved in the quality checks

 Biddable Expertise 

• Developing more advanced knowledge of Search & Social, by attending training, obtaining relevant qualification and keeping up to date with industry news and developments
• Develop a full working knowledge of all reporting and tracking tools as well as Excel and PowerPoint
• Contribute in developing new products and ways of working that improve biddable results

Campaign Management

• Fulfil relevant daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks, ensuring that all campaigns are executed to plan and meet the targets
• Work with your Account Manager/Account Director to ensure that:
  • campaigns/projects timelines, cost estimates, schedules and forecasts are accurately developed and adhered to
  • campaigns are set up and optimised in the correct way, according to brief and Search/Social best practice
  • campaigns are monitored daily and hit relevant targets
  • creating reports accurately and developing presentations to the highest level of quality and integrity

• Help in preparing client-facing performance review presentations as well as deliver parts of these in client meetings
• Provide regular results analysis, reporting and recommendations
• Update budget sheets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Under the guidance of your manager, develop and distribute accurate contact reports from meetings and conversations within 24 hours
• Coordinate and distribute regular status reports
• Keep clients and account team updated on the status of account activities
• Have input in developing short and long term Search & Social strategies for the client

Innovation & Initiative

• Contribute to the improvement of reporting, including testing and developing features and functionality in Excel and other related software
• Assist in the development and streamlining of processes involved in data capture, automated reporting and quality assurance
• Use your personal passion and creativity to help develop intelligent, innovative and effective ideas and process improvements for your projects/tasks
• Contribute your own ideas and opinions on your client’s business, how we work, and the industry we are in; establish a presence in the agency; have a voice in meetings

 

Desired Skills & Experience 

You are a go-getter, happy to roll up your sleeves and chip in to get the job done. You thrive in a team environment but also are independent and motivated to get on with it. You are analytical with a creative twist and love more than anything to put your hands up to contribute your ideas on a regular basis. You possess excellent numeracy, written and oral communications skills and have some previous experience working on either Paid Search or Paid Social campaigns. You must be excited by the digital landscape and want to drive performance for clients, whilst learning the technical setup that underpins a successful campaign, with analytical skills and attention to detail that can be used to help build and manage campaigns. Excellent familiarity with all the major social networks: LinkedIn, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, as well as mobile applications such as Snapchat. An interest in advanced data management and software would also be beneficial.

 

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at Jess.Richardson@mbww.com if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. 

 

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  
• Free breakfast and free lunch  
• Early finish Fridays 
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   
• Retail discounts 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs 
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• Paid time off for Volunteering  
• Group Income Protection  
• Life Assurance  
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay   
• Independent mortgage advice  
• Financial education  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Free eye tests  
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!