VP Ad Ops - digital media agency - Jumpstart Automotive Group

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We are seeking a smart, forward-thinking, results driven individual to lead our Revenue Operations team through the next growth phase of our company.  This individual must have serious ad operations and analytical chops to drive complex process improvements, the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, an eye for product development, and for thriving with people development.   He/she must be passionate about building a great company.

Revenue Operations is the backbone of our company and interfaces with all key departments within the organization.  This team manages campaign delivery, optimization, yield management, and analytics across multiple products and platforms to maximize ROI.  Jumpstart is developing new products, new platforms, new partnerships, and new opportunities.  This individual will play an integral role in this growth by improving current processes, implementing new products, and managing relationships within our eco-system of internal and external partners.

Join us at Jumpstart Automotive Group, a division of Hearst Magazines, and you'll be part of an entrepreneurial company with one of the brightest Revenue Operations teams in the industry.

We are a digital marketing solutions company that represents 15 of the best automotive website brands in the industry (think Car and Driver, Road & Track, JD Power Autos).  We develop industry leading marketing solutions for our advertiser clients with products including contextual display advertising, behavioral/audience retargeting, mobile/e-reader, emerging media, custom content, social media, video, market intelligence & analytics, and creative services.  We are extremely entrepreneurial minded with a culture that is second to none (ping-pong anyone?)  As a division of Hearst Magazines, we offer the best of both worlds:  a nimble, fast-paced organization coupled with the career development opportunities and perks of an established company in Hearst.  To learn more, please go to: http://www.jumpstartautomotivegroup.com/

This role is based in San Francisco, CA and reports to the SVP Strategy, Business Development & Technology.

Responsibilities
 
--Manage and engage the team that is responsible for campaign implementation, ad trafficking & delivery, sales operations, gross profit/ROI maximization, performance optimization
--Lead and develop a high performing team by providing career development and coaching     
--Assess current processes, infrastructure, and work with with internal teams to maximize revenue and ad performance
--Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Publisher Development, Product, Marketing, and Analytics teams to test, QA, and implement new products, ad units, creative executions prior to launch
--Must have Expert knowledge base related to ad serving technologies, best practices, reporting (DFP, DFA, Doubleclick)
--Experience implementing new products internally and managing technology partners that facilitate behavioral/audience retargeting, data, mobile ad serving, SSP-s, DSP-s, DMP-s.
--Develop best practices and new ways to think about our business and value proposition to clients and publishers
--Manage vendor relationships and assist with the assessment of new vendors
--Foster cross-collaboration and champion the team-s efforts across the organization
--Work closely with senior management to drive company strategy

 
Desired Skills & Experience
 
--Bachelors degree (Business, Economics, Advertising or anything interesting)
--Minimum of 6-10 years experience in revenue/ad operations with demonstrated success (publisher side, agency side, media company, vertical ad network)
--Minimum of 3-4 years managing multiple direct reports with demonstrated success
--Outstanding communication skills
--Roll up your sleeves mindset
--Proven ability to improve efficiency and processes and pro-active attitude to problem-solving
--High attention to detail, able to multi-task and meet deadlines with excellent follow-through
--Self-directed, team player who has a strong sense of urgency and proven ability to get results through effective leadership
--Outstanding Excel, PPT and ad serving software proficiency (DFP, DFP, Doublclick, Atlas)
--Experience with rich media ad serving providers; PointRoll, Eyeblaster, Unicast, etc.
--Some working knowledge with Internet technologies including HTML, Flash, Javascript and other internet/networking protocols related to advertising creative, delivery process
--Passionate about building a great company


Compensation and Perks

Jumpstart Automotive offers a competitive salary and we have a comprehensive benefits package. What makes us extraordinary? Fitness reimbursement, Tuition reimbursement, popular vendor discounts and other fabulous perks.

Where you work matters. Our environment is fast-paced, social and we're headquartered in San Francisco's Embarcadero District with an open floor plan, windows that overlook the Bay Bridge, exposed ceiling beams and colorful art showcasing our design work. We also have regular company meetings to share our thought leadership and accomplishments. We offer a comprehensive orientation program and opportunities for learning. Our office has a modern and open floor-plan and includes a mounted plasma TV, competitive ping-pong, free coffee, sodas, snacks and a tradition from our dot.com days: Bagel Thursdays!

To apply

To be considered, please complete our online application, and a short cover letter to make you you stand out! We look forward to hearing from you.

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