Havas Media Network Singapore is looking for an Associate Director/Director - Biddable and Digital Partnerships. Critical for driving the future of our trading and media offering across SG and with a remit for SEA. You will be responsible for overseeing the biddable capabilities across key SEA markets (starting with Singapore).
This is an opportunity for a candidate with a proven track record in developing and executing commercial strategies cantered on measurable client business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regional Biddable Strategy & Operational Excellence
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of biddable campaigns (Search, Social, Programmatic) for Singapore clients, serving as the final escalation point for technical complexity.
- Work with the GM of Digital to define the SEA Playbook buying methodologies, and data governance across markets (starting with SG, then scaling).
- Lead the agency's adoption of AI-driven optimization (e.g., Performance Max, Advantage+), first-party data activation.
2. Technology & Partnership Management
- Evaluate and recommend new platforms, technologies, and data partners to enhance our digital capabilities.
- Cultivate deep, strategic partnerships with vendors across to unlock unique inventory, beta opportunities, and favorable trading terms.
- Work with the GM on commercial relationships with key media vendors (Google, Meta, TikTok, The Trade Desk, GrabAds) to deliver value to clients.
- Drive continuous testing and innovation.
3. New Business & Internal Education
- Support on the biddable portion for new business pitches and proposals.
- Develop and conduct high-impact training programs for digital and client services teams on all things digital.
Requirements for this Role
- Experience: Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in digital media, with a primary focus on Google Ads Search & programmatic trading.
- Advanced, hands-on knowledge of biddable platforms (e.g., Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, DV360). You must be able to audit an account as well as you can sell a strategy.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in strategic planning, people management, and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, commercial language.
.Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted..
Here at Havas, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.
