Hussain Chowdhury
Associate Director - EMEA
I’m a Branded Content expert and Digital Media Sales professional turned Media Head Hunter / Recruiter. I’ve formerly run Creative Solutions and Branded Content Studios at Bauer, AutoTrader, Habbo and Discovery Networks.
Having built award-winning high-performing sales teams in both start-up environments and in more complex matrix style organisations and having being a candidate myself over the years, I have a good understanding of the hiring needs of companies, competency assessments, cultural talent fits as well as how I would like to be managed in the hiring process as a candidate.
My mission statement is to connect the very best Digital Sales & Branded Content talent to the very best Digital Media Companies. My extensive network of senior Media Professionals is both on the Media Owner, Media Agency side and Client side have been built over the last 20 years in the Industry.
My aim is to work with both Candidates and Hiring Managers in an authentic and transparent manner to ensure the hiring process is a smooth, seamless process that ensure all parties find the experience both rewarding and fulfilling.
Area's of Specialism: Influencer Marketing, Digital Sales, Branded Content, Creative Solutions & Publisher Sales.
Hussain Chowdhury's Jobs
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Sales Director (Nordic Regions)
Stockholm
€70000 - €110000 per annum + commission
Our client is a leader in contextual video and is blazing a trail with their sophisticated data play, machine learning and AI driven platform featuring proprietary technology. Our client is lauded by Industry gurus and works closely with Facebook, YouTube and some of the other big platforms on contextual video.Due to expansion and success throughout EMEA, we are looking to recruit a Nordic Commercial Lead to launch the business in the Scandinavian region. The ideal candidate will have gravitas, poise, charisma and influence. They will be able to easily navigate their way through senior client meetings with CMOs and CEOs / MDs of media agencies as well as appearing on panels and giving their opinion on market trends. We are looking for someone with commercial acumen, trading flair and a strategic and creative approach to creating the GTM narrative for the Nordics.The role reports into the CRO of EMEA.Competitive salary and package.The successful candidate will possess the following attributes and qualities:Super well connected with contacts at Managing Partner, Comms Planning Directors, Trading Directors and Heads Of Digital as well as Partnerships teams across all UK agency networksWorked at a reputable digital business / publisher and has track record securing significant brand spend and trading deals with agenciesPlayer manager mentality - lead and close deals from the front as well as recruit, mentor and help their team closeMentor, train and develop sales talent in the team to be effective contributorsBe a collaborator - comfortable operating in a cross-functional matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders across multiple regionsPositive solution-driven can-do attitudeInnovative, curious mindset, culturally aware of popular culture and trendsConsultative sales style, able to influence clients and agencies through persuasive sales arguments using data, research and insightWork with key stakeholders in the business advising on advertiser requests and needs to help influence the product roadmap based on cohesive revenue driven argumentsDeliver revenue targets and surpass and smash set budgets with a view towards driving growth
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Head of eCommerce GERMANY
Düsseldorf
Negotiable
Head of eCommerce, Major Global Agency Holding Group - GERMANY (based in Dusseldorf, Munich or Berlin) €150 - €200K base salary + benefits Our client is one of the pre-eminent global media agency networks and leads the way in terms of strategic thinking, big media ideas and technological innovation through its different platforms and offerings.We are looking for a Head Of eCommerce who will be a key part of the management infrastructure and the go-to expert within the organisation, tasked with developing the commercials of the full stack eCommerce consulting offering for all clients and partners across the group in EMEA. The Head of Ecommerce has the fantastic opportunity to lead, grow and build a full functioning upstream consultancy practice within the agency to sit as part of the wider organisation. A thorough understanding of Amazon, Marketplaces, DTC strategies and how this all links to real life retail is essential.The core focus will be around solving eCommerce Business challenges through well planned and effective strategies, improving the conversion and digital experience of client's brands on partner direct selling, retailer websites, and enhance their search ability and drive through to conversion. The aim is to be relevant, memorable, discoverable and drive efficiencies right down to the point of purchase.The successful incumbent will be tasked with rolling out their successful strategic eCommerce model across the wider agency group in terms of strategy, best practices and successful eCommerce models. The Head Of eCommerce will be responsible for delivering growth of this function and scaling the consulting business across the Germany.Role Requirements:Provide strong client facing strategic leadership, in a consultative manner that gives clients in our group an edge on their eCommerce strategyBe an evangelist - educate clients and provide external and internal agency thought-leadershipCreate successful strategic planning frameworks and models of working utilising all available channelsAccountable, responsible for the delivery of upstream consultancy across the market and agencyBuild a successful strategy and consulting team who acts as a conduit for the local market when developing eCommerce transformation for clients.Develop a profitable business pipeline and create business plans to grow eCommerce across the group.Ensure client satisfaction at every stage of the processEnsure the connection and integration with performance and biddable solutions teams where these are fully embedded within the agency.Create the full stack best-in-class eCommerce model utilising content strategy, eComm add ons such as ratings and reviews, how to work with retail verticals, media planning, in market performance and biddable solutions) and also modulate approach that is industry specific for current and new clients.Continually lead on presenting to clients industry/market research findings, eCommerce search trends, eCommerce growth areas, new models to considerLead, build and develop a team via establishing a new practiceParticipate in and lead new business pitches where requiredWork with partner organisations, vendors and internal resources to continually refine and ensure the eCommerce practice is leading the way in terms of innovation and best practicesPerson Requirement:10 + years' experience in eCommerce at either a digital agency or client-sideThorough understanding of Amazon, DTC, Retail strategies and how these channels co-exist and link togetherMBA advantageousBe a proactive self-starterCan do attitude, driven, determinedExperience managing search projects to enhance eCommerce performanceStrong presentation and public speaking skillsExperience managing paid search co-ops with retail or manufacturer partnersEnjoy educating clients about how optimizing search can drive eCommerce effortsBe ambitious, driven and passionate about all things eCommerce, with an excellent knowledge of how search serves as the backbone of online purchasesBe forward thinking in terms of future-gazing and relate this into defining, innovations, product and operational structuresPossess good all-round comprehensive knowledge of direct and brand marketing principles and strategiesHave an adaptive style in being able to communicate often technical ideas in simple termsGood negotiating skills and strong with excel and numbersHave strong organisational skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once
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Head of eCommerce SWEDEN
Stockholm
€110000 - €170000 per annum + benefits package
Head of eCommerce, Major Global Agency Holding Group - SWEDEN (based in Stockholm) €110 - €170K base salary + benefits Our client is one of the pre-eminent global media agency networks and leads the way in terms of strategic thinking, big media ideas and technological innovation through its different platforms and offerings.We are looking for a Head Of eCommerce who will be a key part of the management infrastructure and the go-to expert within the organisation, tasked with developing the commercials of the full stack eCommerce consulting offering for all clients and partners across the group in EMEA. The Head of Ecommerce has the fantastic opportunity to lead, grow and build a full functioning upstream consultancy practice within the agency to sit as part of the wider organisation. A thorough understanding of Amazon, Marketplaces, DTC strategies and how this all links to real life retail is essential.The core focus will be around solving eCommerce Business challenges through well planned and effective strategies, improving the conversion and digital experience of client's brands on partner direct selling, retailer websites, and enhance their search ability and drive through to conversion. The aim is to be relevant, memorable, discoverable and drive efficiencies right down to the point of purchase.The successful incumbent will be tasked with rolling out their successful strategic eCommerce model across the wider agency group in terms of strategy, best practices and successful eCommerce models. The Head Of eCommerce will be responsible for delivering growth of this function and scaling the consulting business across Sweden.Role Requirements:Provide strong client facing strategic leadership, in a consultative manner that gives clients in our group an edge on their eCommerce strategyBe an evangelist - educate clients and provide external and internal agency thought-leadershipCreate successful strategic planning frameworks and models of working utilising all available channelsAccountable, responsible for the delivery of upstream consultancy across the market and agencyBuild a successful strategy and consulting team who acts as a conduit for the local market when developing eCommerce transformation for clients.Develop a profitable business pipeline and create business plans to grow eCommerce across the group.Ensure client satisfaction at every stage of the processEnsure the connection and integration with performance and biddable solutions teams where these are fully embedded within the agency.Create the full stack best-in-class eCommerce model utilising content strategy, eComm add ons such as ratings and reviews, how to work with retail verticals, media planning, in market performance and biddable solutions) and also modulate approach that is industry specific for current and new clients.Continually lead on presenting to clients industry/market research findings, eCommerce search trends, eCommerce growth areas, new models to considerLead, build and develop a team via establishing a new practiceParticipate in and lead new business pitches where requiredWork with partner organisations, vendors and internal resources to continually refine and ensure the eCommerce practice is leading the way in terms of innovation and best practicesPerson Requirement:10 + years' experience in eCommerce at either a digital agency or client-sideThorough understanding of Amazon, DTC, Retail strategies and how these channels co-exist and link togetherMBA advantageousBe a proactive self-starterCan do attitude, driven, determinedExperience managing search projects to enhance eCommerce performanceStrong presentation and public speaking skillsExperience managing paid search co-ops with retail or manufacturer partnersEnjoy educating clients about how optimizing search can drive eCommerce effortsBe ambitious, driven and passionate about all things eCommerce, with an excellent knowledge of how search serves as the backbone of online purchasesBe forward thinking in terms of future-gazing and relate this into defining, innovations, product and operational structuresPossess good all-round comprehensive knowledge of direct and brand marketing principles and strategiesHave an adaptive style in being able to communicate often technical ideas in simple termsGood negotiating skills and strong with excel and numbersHave strong organisational skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once