Job Specifications
Join Palladium Digital's Associate Network!
We are thrilled to re-launch the Palladium Associate Network, an initiative that seeks to assemble a remarkable team of digital associates and contractors who are at the forefront of their fields. We are in search of the best-of-breed professionals who are ready to contribute their expertise to drive forward transformation and create exceptional value for our top-tier private equity clients and their portfolios.
The Opportunity
Palladium work across the entire deal cycle, from identifying digital opportunities and risks in due diligence to extracting value through the development of new digital products and services. We help businesses reach their full potential through the digital transformation of their processes, business models, and ways of working.
We cover multiple sectors including eCommerce and Retail, Financial Services, Transport and Logistics, Manufacturing, Leisure & Travel, Health, Technology and SaaS, FMCG and Education.
With offices in London, Oxford, New York, and Dubai we have a global presence with a remote-first work-environment.
Palladium's advancements in digital due diligence and digital transformation have been recognised by the private equity community, as the company has received numerous prestigious awards.
The Role
Seeking marketing strategy specialists with expertise in leading a marketing practice, hands-on expertise in areas like paid media, brand marketing, experience in providing actionable insights and recommendations to enhance overall performance and scalability of a business.
Strategy Analysis: Assess the marketing strategies and capabilities of target companies, including brand positioning, customer acquisition, and retention efforts. Identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in the target company's marketing approach
Market and Competitor Analysis: Conduct research into market trends, strategies from adjacent sectors or competitors, and emerging tools or platforms relevant to the specific marketing channel(s)
Performance Analysis: Review and assess the effectiveness of marketing strategies, campaigns, and tools, identifying areas for improvement, achievability of plans and opportunities for growth (i.e. headroom, ROI on investment, CAC etc)
Strategic Recommendations: Provide actionable insights and recommendations to enhance marketing performance, scalability, and alignment with business objectives
Enablers Assessment: Assess the current marketing team, MarTech stack and reporting and attribution of the target company and identify areas for future investment
Stakeholder Engagement: Interview management teams at the target company to understand the capabilities and expertise of the team
Prepare Deliverables: Feed directly into concise, high-quality presentations and reports that clearly articulate findings, risks, and recommendations to end clients
Requirements
Performance-Driven Mindset: Proven ability to analyse and optimise marketing strategies to drive measurable results
Commercial Awareness: Understanding of how marketing strategies impact broader business objectives, including customer acquisition, retention, and ROI
Marketing Landscape Knowledge: Knowledge of current marketing trends, tools and technologies
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret marketing performance data and translate it into actionable insights
Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders
Client-Facing Skills: Professional demeanor with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, instilling confidence and trust
Attention to Detail: High attention to detail, with a proactive mindset and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
Diligence Experience (Nice to Have): Experience contributing to marketing due diligence processes for private equity clients is desirable but not essential
Consultancy experience: Senior Manager / Director level experience.
Benefits
Becoming part of our associate network will give you priority access to opportunities that match your skills before they are shared externally.
The rate depends on skill level and project type.
About the Company
We empower private equity firms to make sound investment decisions with our award-winning digital due diligence, whilst supporting portfolio companies through necessary digital transformation to accelerate business performance and realise higher exit valuations.
Our holistic approach to digital change, transitions from the operators and implementers of digital activity, through to board level, where Palladium’s input helps support both the cultural and commercial impact of digitally led change.
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