Group Account Director
About Teads
Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform building the future of digital advertising where quality content, trusted publishers, ambitious brands, and human creativity can thrive. Operating at true scale - processing 18 billion ad opportunities every single day - we connect global brands with a monthly reach of over 2.2 billion unique users.
At Teads, we believe your impact travels further . We are a borderless team of 1,700+ innovators across 30+ countries who favor outcome over tenure, value trusted autonomy, and use predictive AI to amplify human ingenuity rather than replace it. We move at pace, tackle genuinely complex problems, and foster a high-accountability culture that stays genuinely human. If you are looking for room to build and meaningful scope, you belong here. Learn more at www.teads.com .
About the Opportunity & Team
This role sits within our UK Commercial team, reporting directly to the Head of Sales, UK.
As Group Agency Director , you will take full ownership of one of Teads’ most strategic agency partnerships in the UK: Publicis . Following continuous expansion across our omnichannel capabilities, this role is critical to accelerating growth across a multi-million-pound portfolio while strengthening executive-level relationships across the Publicis holding group .
You will collaborate daily with cross-functional partners across Client Solutions, Account Management, Product, Marketing, Operations, and Analytics to position Teads as Publicis’ primary omnichannel partner across Programmatic, CTV, Video, Commerce, and Measurement .
Your Impact
Core Mission: Lead and scale Teads’ strategic partnership with Publicis UK, driving multi-million-pound commercial growth and establishing long-term Joint Business Plans (JBPs) .
Scope of Ownership: Take full commercial accountability for the Publicis agency portfolio in the UK, owning C-suite stakeholder engagement, commercial deal negotiations, and cross-functional team alignment .
Team Alignment: Partner with cross-functional leaders across Client Solutions, Product, Marketing, and Operations to translate high-level agency strategies into operational realities .
Impact Metric: Success in this role means achieving sustainable revenue acceleration, maximizing share of wallet across Publicis agencies, and solidifying Teads as Publicis' trusted omnichannel partner over the next 12 months .
What You’ll Do
Strategic Commercial Growth & Trading
Architect and execute strategic account growth plans across the Publicis UK portfolio to increase revenue, market share, and long-term commercial value .
Negotiate and deliver Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and trading agreements that create sustainable growth for both organizations while ensuring Teads remains a preferred strategic partner .
Translate market trends, customer insights, and commercial data into actionable growth strategies across Programmatic, CTV, Video, Commerce Media, Performance Marketing, and Measurement .
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Cultivate trusted, advisory relationships with senior stakeholders across Publicis, including Agency CEOs, Chief Investment Officers, Heads of Digital, and senior investment leaders .
Position Teads as a critical business partner through insight-led conversations, joint business planning, and strategic alignment .
Represent Teads as a senior ambassador across agency leadership forums, executive engagements, and industry events, strengthening our reputation in the UK market .
Cross-Functional Leadership & Operational Excellence
Orchestrate cross-functional execution with Client Solutions, Account Management, Product, Marketing, Operations, and Analytics to maximize customer outcomes and unlock revenue growth .
Lead through influence across direct and matrix teams, creating a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture .
Navigate complex commercial situations and competing priorities with sound business judgment, emotional intelligence, and constructive conflict resolution .
People Leadership & Capability Building
Coach and mentor colleagues across Sales, Account Management, and Client Solutions by sharing best practices and raising commercial capability across the team .
Foster an inclusive and empowered team environment where individuals are motivated to deliver exceptional results while supporting their career progression .
What You’ll Get
At Teads, your scope is bigger than your title . Here is what you can count on in return:
Meaningful scope & real ownership, working with strategic impact and trusted autonomy .
Global exposure and genuinely complex challenges at real scale with 2.2Bn users / month and 18Bn ad opportunities / day .
Smart, ambitious peers across 30+ markets in a collaborative, cross-border setup .
A genuinely human culture and high care alongside high accountability .
Real investment in your growth with structured mentorship, coaching, courses, workshops, certifications, and leadership development programs .
What Will You Bring to the Team?
Must-Haves (The Baseline Bar)
Core Experience: Significant track record in digital media, advertising technology, programmatic, or media sales, with extensive experience leading major agency holding company relationships .
Portfolio Growth: Proven success managing and growing multi-million-pound agency portfolios through consultative selling and executive engagement .
Deal Negotiation: Demonstrated experience structuring and negotiating Joint Business Plans (JBPs), trading agreements, and complex commercial partnerships .
Executive Presence: Exceptional capability to influence, negotiate, and present to C-suite executives (Agency CEOs, Chief Investment Officers, Heads of Digital) .
Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including Programmatic, CTV, Video, Commerce Media, Performance Marketing, Retail Media, and Measurement .
Matrix Leadership: Proven ability to lead through influence across matrix organizations, aligning cross-functional teams behind common commercial goals .
Coaching & Mentoring: Demonstrated experience developing talent, raising commercial capability, and building high-performing team environments .
Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points)
Publicis Network Expertise: Prior direct experience managing and growing relationships across Publicis agencies in the UK market .
AI & Operational Efficiency: Experience or curiosity in leveraging AI tools to streamline client research, reporting, and commercial deal modeling .
Industry Leadership: Active involvement or advocacy in industry leadership forums, panel discussions, or internal ERG programs .
At Teads, your impact travels further .
Life at Teads
At Teads, we don’t just offer jobs. We blend creativity, technology, and cutting-edge data to shape the future of media.
As a Teadster, you’ll work alongside smart humans, collaborate with meaningful brands, and leverage advanced AI and automation to redefine how advertising works in a transparent, privacy-first world.
We are builders, innovators, and future-thinkers. If you are excited by the evolution of technology and ready to embrace the future of AI-driven media, you belong here.
Why Join Us?
A New Era of Media: We’ve merged two open internet category leaders, Outbrain and Teads to create a unified omnichannel platform. Together, we drive results from branding to performance across CTV, mobile, and web.
AI-Powered Innovation: We actively embrace AI and next-gen technology to solve complex industry challenges. We look for curious minds who aren't afraid to experiment, adapt, and lead the charge into the future of digital advertising.
Growth & High Performance: Our culture is dynamic, global, and built on excellence. We are committed to your success, offering the modern tools, mentorship, and development opportunities you need to thrive.
Belonging & Impact: We foster a welcoming, diverse environment where approachable, resourceful, and passionate people excel. Through our employee-led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), you can actively drive change in areas like sustainability, women’s empowerment, charitable initiatives, and DE&I.
Equal Opportunity Employer Teads is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. We celebrate unique perspectives and are dedicated to building a team that reflects the global communities we serve.