Biddable Business Director - Luxury Brands

3w3 weeks ago

Havas

London, GB · Full-time · £90,000 – £120,000

About this role

Havas Media Network is seeking a Biddable Business Director to lead strategy and execution across our luxury brand portfolio. This role sits at the heart of the agency's most prestigious client relationships, focusing on best-in-class media delivery and agile, data-driven solutions.

You will work closely with the Head of Paid Social and Head of Programmatic to develop innovative propositions and drive an integrated direction across all biddable channels. Day-to-day, you will lead a team of Paid Social and Programmatic specialists, rolling out learning initiatives and creating best-practice processes and behaviours that elevate performance for every client.

Collaboration is central to this position—you will partner with Client, Data & Engineering, and Product & Investment teams to shape a truly unified approach. Havas Media Network employs over 950 people in the UK & Ireland, with offices spanning London, Leeds, Manchester, and Edinburgh, and this role operates within a culture defined by shared values: Human at Heart, Head for Rigour, and Mind for Flair.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the biddable landscape for iconic luxury brands while advancing your career in a network that values meaningful outcomes and proven business growth. You will contribute to a team that is proud of its track record for accelerating business and creating a meaningful difference.

Requirements

Proven experience leading biddable media strategy for premium or luxury brands
Deep expertise in Paid Social and Programmatic channels
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing specialist teams
Ability to design and implement innovative biddable propositions
Experience working cross-functionally with client, data, engineering, and product teams
Demonstrated track record of driving business growth through integrated media solutions
Commitment to outcome-focused, high-quality work and continuous improvement
Embraces diversity and bold thinking to craft brilliant, unique solutions

Responsibilities

Strategically design and lead Biddable products and implementation for luxury brand clients
Support the development of an innovative proposition across the agency
Lead a team of Paid Social and Programmatic specialists to roll out learning initiatives
Create and enforce best practice processes and behaviours across client teams and groups
Work with the Head of Paid Social and Head of Programmatic to drive a truly integrated direction
Collaborate with Client, Data & Engineering, and Product & Investment teams
Ensure best-in-class media delivery with a strong emphasis on agility
Foster a culture of Human at Heart, Head for Rigour, and Mind for Flair within the team

Benefits

Opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious luxury brand clients
Role within a highly respected agency network with over 950 employees across the UK & Ireland
Culture built on shared values: Human at Heart, Head for Rigour, Mind for Flair
Collaborative environment with access to Client, Data & Engineering, and Product & Investment teams
Flexible working across multiple office locations: London, Leeds, Manchester, and Edinburgh