Global Category Director

Job Description

UNiDAYS is seeking a Global Category Director to lead the Tech, Entertainment, and Banking category. This role involves developing and executing category strategies, meeting revenue targets, and managing a team of partnership managers. The Category Director will be responsible for the P&L, partner tiering, and internal/external communication. They will also champion commercial challenges and drive innovations within the business. Responsibilities:

• Owns the Tech, Entertainment and Banking Strategy and execution globally.
• Set the strategy and outcomes for Tech, Entertainment and Banking partnerships.
• Executes on Tech, Entertainment and Banking plans in line with Retail Marketplace strategy and corporate vision.
• Own P&L responsibility for the team including business cases for resourcing, marketing and partner engagement.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management covering category performance, priority account growth, revenue and objectives.

Requirements:

• Specialist knowledge and proven leadership in the Tech or Entertainment vertical.
• Great understanding of the market dynamics and has established their credibility within the industry.
• A proven track record of commercial leadership and people management.
• A sound knowledge of the digital media landscape, specialising in the affiliate and media advertising sectors.
• Experience selling to client direct, affiliate networks and media agencies within Tech, Entertainment and Banking.
• Proven track record of achieving individual and team sales quotas.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection policy
• Life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced parental leave pay