Venture Forge

HEAD OF ADVERTISING & MEDIA

VENTURE FORGE

Venture Forge is an award-winning and exclusive Amazon Agency dedicated to helping brands commercially succeed on Amazon. We’re focused on becoming the UK’s most trusted, respected and valued Amazon partner for brands.

With a dynamic team of 20 professionals, we partner with over 40 brands, managing an impressive £100 million in revenue and overseeing £5 million in Amazon advertising spend. Our expertise and strategic approach have positioned us as a leader in the industry, helping brands navigate and dominate the complex Amazon marketplace.

We now want to double down on that by appointing a Head of Advertising.

THE ROLE

We are on the lookout for a Head of Advertising, a role that is pivotal in shaping and expanding our Advertising & Media department and building it as a business within a business.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary, capable of crafting and executing a strategic plan for the department, creating an industry-beating range of services tailored specifically to Amazon Advertising & Media and an ‘envy of the industry’ list of clients we provide those services for.

This individual will have the entrepreneurial drive to lead and expand our presence in the Amazon Advertising & Media space, actively targeting mature brands that we can help trade better, harder and smarter on Amazon.

The role demands a unique blend of skills, including strategic leadership, business development, operational management, and team leadership. Think of this role as the MD of Venture Forge’s Advertising & Media division.

Reporting jointly to the COO and CEO, the Head of Advertising will build and nurture a strong network within the industry, positioning themselves and Venture Forge as thought leaders. Internally, they will focus on leading a dedicated team, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning departmental goals with the wider objectives of Venture Forge.

This position is an extraordinary opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious individual to play a critical role in steering our company’s growth and success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership and Department Building:

  • Create and implement the vision for the Advertising & Media Department.
  • Develop and oversee a comprehensive range of departmental services, including (but not limited to) advertising account growth, client maturity, operational support and training, analytics and data services, Amazon DSP and AMC.

Business Development and Network Building:

  • Actively pursue and secure new business opportunities, focusing on mature Amazon brands.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with potential clients, particularly those not yet maximising their potential on Amazon, or via Amazon Advertising & Media.
  • Represent Venture Forge as a thought leader in the industry, contributing to discussions, events and publications relevant to Amazon Advertising & Media.

Operational Management:

  • Ensure the department's smooth running, maintaining high service delivery standards.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to align departmental goals with the broader objectives of Venture Forge.
  • Develop and refine operational processes to enhance efficiency and service quality.
  • Identify best-in-class tools and solutions to further operational excellence.

Team Leadership and Development:

  • Line management and development of the internal advertising team.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a team to execute the department's strategic vision.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Performance Measurement:

  • Set and monitor key performance indicators for the department, aligning them with the company’s growth objectives.
  • Regularly reporting on departmental performance to the COO and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within an Amazon, media or advertising agency or Amazon directly.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and growing business services, particularly related to Amazon Advertising & Media.
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
  • Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
  • Knowledgeable in Amazon marketplace dynamics, with a particular focus on Amazon Advertising & Media.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

OUR VALUES – DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

  • Empowered Ownership - We take responsibility for ourselves and our outcomes. We have a hunger for excellence and take pride in what we achieve. We hold ourselves to account, drive progress and commit to making things happen. We have the power, determination and tenacity to accomplish a positive impact.
  • Dynamic Innovation - We challenge assumptions, question the norm and create better solutions. We’re agile, curious and analytical, finding decisions on solid insight. We stay open-minded to find the best ideas. We have the courage to take smart risks, knowing this is how we learn and grow. We continuously assess, evaluate and adapt, staying ahead of the curve, embracing change and pushing ourselves to be the best we can be.
  • Bold Integrity - We are built on integrity. We do what we say we will with authenticity, candour and transparency. We are courageous and daring and do not hesitate to be frank if it benefits our customers and each other. We boldly say how it is, even if it’s uncomfortable.
  • One Team - We collaborate closely, communicate openly and take time to help each other out. We work in partnership with our customers and one another to collectively achieve great things. Together, we build a culture where we all thrive, do good and ultimately have an amazing time doing what we do.

WHAT YOU GET…

We reward and incentivise our people to create a culture where creativity, agility and results are the order of the day. There are little hierarchies, and we work in cross-functional groups to bring the right experts together to get the best results possible.

The basics

  • Competitive and progressive salary level.
  • Long-term incentive plan.
  • A seat on the board of a high-growth, high-ambition business. One that wants you to challenge it, but one that will also challenge you.
  • Company bonus scheme linked to company growth.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Flexible working – you can work wherever you get the best work done.
  • £500 personal training budget per year.
  • Monthly & Quarterly off-site days.
  • 24/7 Medical and wellbeing support.
  • Flexible personal benefit programme.
  • Monthly Food Perks.
  • 25 Days Annual Leave, plus Celebration Day, plus UK Bank Holidays.

The differentiators

  • You’ll have a real voice in running our business as part of our board.
  • Long-term board incentive plan.
  • Working in an exciting entrepreneurial environment.
  • Your work will count. You’ll make a difference every day.

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