Associate Director - Media Planning, Strategy & Reporting

Experience: 5.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Office ()

Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers client - 1digitalstack.ai)

What do you need for this opportunity

Must have skills required:

Amazon Ads, Flipkart ads, Media Planning, FMCG

1digitalstack.ai is Looking for:

1DigitalStack.ai is an AI-powered intelligent commerce platform managing $300M+ in annual retail media across 100+ global FMCG brands including Unilever, Marico, Dabur, Coca-Cola, and Tata Consumer. We are looking for a highly analytical, client-focused Associate Director to own media planning, strategy, and reporting across multiple FMCG client accounts.

This is a hands-on, high-execution, client-facing role. You will report directly to the Founders/CPO and work closely with VPs and Directors on the Reviniti platform accounts.

• Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end media planning, strategy, and reporting cycles across multiple FMCG client accounts
• Craft monthly media strategies aligned to client business objectives and manage execution oversight
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting and plan-vs-actual insights to clients
• Serve as the senior client-facing point of contact — own QBRs, performance reviews, and stakeholder communication
• Drive P&L accountability across client portfolios; defend media ROI outcomes to clients and internal leadership
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 performance marketers, ensuring delivery excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, tech, and analytics teams to deliver insight-led outcomes
• Leverage retail media platforms (Amazon Ads, Flipkart Ads, quick commerce) and automation tools to scale campaign performance
• Must-Have Requirements5–10 years of experience in ecommerce performance marketing, media planning, or client account management
• Hands-on experience with retail media platforms — Amazon Ads, Flipkart Ads, or equivalent marketplace advertising
• Strong FMCG domain experience — has worked with or managed FMCG brand accounts
• Demonstrated capability across all three: media planning, strategy building, and performance reporting
• Proven client-facing / account management experience — managing external client relationships independently
• Experience leading or managing a team
• P&L ownership mindset — comfortable owning and defending business outcomes for client accounts
• Agency or startup background — comfortable managing multiple clients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Portfolio managed at crore-level scale (individual or team combined)
• Stable career history — minimum 18 months per role
• Good to HaveFounder, ex-founder, or founder's office experience
• Exposure to quick commerce platforms — Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart
• Familiarity with retail media automation tools (e.g. Pacvue, 1DS platform)
• Multi-client management experience across categories or geographies
• New business / pitch experience
• Work DetailsLocation: Gurugram (5 days on-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Interview Process: 3 rounds — Virtual screening → Director/CPO round → In-person (Gurugram)
  
  

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