Ad Operations Manager MENA

Equativ; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ad platform in Dubai seeks a Senior Account Manager to shape regional strategy and manage client relationships. You will drive campaign success, onboard customers, and collaborate across teams to optimize performance. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in ad operations, strong DSP experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact a growing company in the MENA region.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in ad operations with a track record of meeting/exceeding goals.
• Strong collaborative mindset working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Arabic, or French.

Responsibilities

• Onboard customers and secure first activation.
• Build relationships with DSP partners and agency networks.
• Manage live campaigns and optimize revenue.

Skills

Programmatic setup knowledge

DSP experience (DV360, TTD)

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of digital media

Education

BS/MS degree in business administration

Job description

What’s in it for you?

You will join Equativ at a pivotal time as we continue expanding our footprint across the MENA region. Based in Dubai, you’ll take on a senior role with significant influence in shaping our regional strategy. If you're excited by the pace of a scaling company and want to have a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management (60%)

• Onboarding customers to our platform and securing first activation
• Build relationships with our DSP partners, Curators as well as agency network contact points for Programmatic briefs and deals. This includes doing office hours in agencies, and conducting strategic weekly meetings to monitor platform adoption and scaling campaign spends across our demand-side solutions
• Support curators and agencies by executing briefs and coordinating with the supply team for inventory or strategic targeting
• Serve as the main post-sale client contact, coordinating with HQ on needs and feedback, while proactively managing performance updates, post-campaign analysis, and identifying opportunities for incremental revenue
• Manage end-to-end live campaigns, including setup, pacing, delivery, revenue optimization, and post-campaign analysis to drive repeat business
• Conduct QBRs with clients to drive client satisfaction
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise in ad operations systems, DSPs, SSPs, and ad servers, with experience managing complex projects involving technical integrations, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration

Trading and Troubleshooting (40%)

• Become the initial curation platform expert through in-depth knowledge of the tool’s features and capabilities as well as knowledge you will transfer to your team
• Trade and optimize on campaign needs and execute to hit client’s KPI
• Respond to urgent trading needs from clients and support them to identify the first level of troubleshooting issues
• Liaise with support teams for in-depth troubleshooting

About you

• Strong programmatic setup and troubleshooting knowledge
• Hands on DSP experience (especially DV360, TTD) is required
• 7+ years experience in ad operations (set up, troubleshooting, optimization) with a proven track record in creating new delivery set ups and consistently meeting or exceeding goals
• Strong collaborative and cooperative mindset that can work with cross functional teams
• A team player, a quick thinker and a fast learner to pick up the industry nuances
• Good knowledge of digital media, advertising technology and emerging trends
• Existing network in MENA agencies or supply-side is a must
• BS/MS degree in business administration or a related field
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
• Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization in both native English, Arabic or French language is considered a plus

About Equativ

Equativ, a leading independent ad platform, brings scale and simplicity to digital advertising. Following its merger with Sharethrough and the acquisition of Kamino Retail, advertisers, media owners, and technology partners rely on Equativ’s advanced SSP, curation, and retail media services and technology to achieve maximum business outcomes. With a focus on privacy-first programmatic video, CTV, and data-driven solutions, Equativ enables clients to activate across the digital ecosystem while protecting consumer privacy. The company’s global expertise is also backed by a team of over 750 employees across 19 countries.

Equativ has been awarded the HappyIndex@Work label and is proud to be among the best companies in the ChooseMyCompany ranking, recognized for its flexible working environment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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