At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead biddable media strategies and manage a dynamic team to drive impactful campaigns.
- Company: Join VCCP, a challenger agency redefining media with creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on collaboration and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of creative advertising and make a real difference in client success.
- Qualifications: Experience in biddable media, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creativity.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are the challenger agency for challenger brands. We specialise in communications planning and activation that integrates creative with media and more. Our strategy and planning teams include specialists from SEO, social, PPC, data, technology, creative partnerships, and media. We are the only media agency whose strategists and planners incorporate insights from behavioural science, production, creative, PR, brand design, UX and beyond. From the first search right through to post‑purchase management of data, we make everything compelling, coherent and cohesive. That’s how we transform a client’s business.
The Role
We’re hiring a Biddable Account Director to support the Biddable Media product across all our clients and take responsibility for best‑in‑class delivery, team development, and future growth. You will lead two Biddable Account Managers and work alongside strategy, planning, and channel leads to ensure Paid Social is delivering business results across a range of sectors and objectives. You will need to balance brand‑led and performance‑driven campaigns and be a hands‑on Biddable Media specialist, with particular strengths in platform execution and creative best practices. Cross‑channel knowledge, especially in areas like PPC and Amazon, is highly valued in this role. You will be a key collaborator across integrated digital and performance plans, working closely with the Head of Digital and other senior digital leads.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Biddable Media Output
- Own the biddable output across all agency clients
- Act as the senior Biddable point of contact for key stakeholders, internal and external
- Develop and champion campaign planning, briefing, delivery, and reporting processes
- Drive update of creative/media integration and adherence to creative best practices
- Apply your expertise to both performance and brand marketing briefs
- Team Development
- Line manage and support two Biddable Account Managers
- Create clear objectives, mentoring plans, and development frameworks
- Shape a positive, innovative, and high‑performing team culture
- Help recruit and scale the social team as the agency grows
- Product and Innovation
- Stay ahead of platform updates, trends, and innovations with platform reps
- Develop and document biddable best practices across channels
- Drive innovation and test‑and‑learn programmes across clients
- Contribute to case studies, internal showcases, and award entries
- Cross‑Channel Collaboration
- Collaborate with digital, strategy, planning and creative leads to drive stronger social output
- Input into cross‑channel performance strategies and media plans
- Support in bridging biddable with e‑commerce and retail media activity
- New Business
- Lead biddable elements of new business responses and pitches
- Support pitch development and contribute to compelling proposals
About You
- A passion for all things creative and advertising
- Resilience to keep going in a fast‑paced environment
- Thrives on working in a high‑energy and fast‑paced environment, where no two days are the same
- Proactive with a can‑do attitude – eager to get sleeves rolled up and learn
- Strive for excellence – proud of work and meticulous attention to detail
- Friendly and approachable
- Build rapport and able to quickly establish excellent working relationships
- Live and breathe the agency’s values
VCCP DE&I Statement
We believe that DE&I is about creating a strong culture of inclusion within our agency, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self. VCCP is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or ethnicity. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via joinus@vccp.com.
Criminal Records Information
As part of our onboarding process, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Declaration regarding any unspent convictions. For roles in finance, HR, Legal, IT or senior management, we may be required to verify your declaration with a basic DBS check, as well as an Adverse Finance and ID check. Please note, we try to respond to as many applications as possible but, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume we are unable to proceed with your application for this specific role. Thank you for your interest in VCCP.
Biddable Account Director employer: VCCP Media
VCCP Media is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and creative expression, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and results-driven strategies in the ever-evolving media landscape.
