Programmatic & Data Strategist - Contract - Hybrid

Pelmorex; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media is seeking a Programmatic & Data Strategist to drive revenue through innovative data solutions. This hybrid contract role requires expertise in programmatic advertising and collaboration with sales teams to enhance client success. Ideal candidates will have a passion for data-driven decision-making and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Summer Hours

Birthday Day Off

Vacation Days Off

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in programmatic publisher sales or Ad Tech platform sales.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in extracting insights from data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sales expert on programmatic and data segments.
• Collaborate with sales teams on client presentations and campaign optimizations.
• Monitor dashboards to track monetization metrics and campaign performance.

Skills

Programmatic Advertising

Data Analytics

Client Success

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a relevant technical field

Tools

GAM

AdX

DV360

TTD

Magnite

Amazon TAM

Job description

Programmatic & Data Strategist - Contract - Hybrid

Be among the first 25 applicants 4 days ago

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...

Summer Hours

Vacation Days Off (in addition to Personal Days)

This includes an extra day off during the month of your birthday - our gift to you!

Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!

Read about us here! (spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network) Canada’s #1 most trusted brand in media for the third year in a row!

WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...

You are a dynamic Programmatic & Data Strategist with expertise in programmatic advertising, data, and marketing technology. You will be the go-to expert on Programmatic Deals, Data Segments, and Data Insights, playing a critical role in driving revenue growth. Collaborating closely with sales leaders and client partners, you will leverage your ad tech knowledge to craft innovative, impactful solutions. This role involves proactive research into new opportunities and developing strategies to increase revenue. Ideal candidates possess deep ad tech knowledge, a passion for programmatic, and a drive to ensure client success through innovative data solutions.

Please note, this is a Contract role until August 2026.

While this job offers flexibility to work from home most of the time, it requires travel to client locations and our office in Oakville.

We are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

WHAT IS THE DAY TO DAY LIKE

• Serve as the sales expert on programmatic, data segments, and insights products, guiding sales teams to close deals and drive revenue
• Work with clients and partners to formulate programmatic strategies aligned with their goals, delivering impactful results
• Collaborate with the sales team on pitch support, client presentations, and campaign optimizations
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data to improve campaign outcomes and build long-term relationships
• Monitor dashboards to track key monetization metrics and campaign performance
• Support financial budgeting, revenue forecasting, and assist in testing for revenue optimization

Roles, responsibilities, and duties may evolve over time.

HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Read about us here! (spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network) Canada’s #1 most trusted brand in media for the third year in a row!

WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...

You are a dynamic Programmatic & Data Strategist who excels in programmatic advertising, data, and marketing technology. As the go-to expert on Programmatic Deals, Data Segments, and Data Insights, you'll play a critical role in driving revenue growth. By working closely with sales leaders and client partners, you'll leverage your ad tech expertise to craft innovative, high-impact solutions. This role requires proactive research into new opportunities and the development of actionable revenue-increasing strategies. Ideal candidates have deep ad tech knowledge, a passion for programmatic, and a drive to ensure client success through innovative data solutions.

Please note, this is a Contract role until August 2026.

While this job provides the flexibility to work from home most of the time, it requires travel to client locations and our office at Oakville.

Please note we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and are currently located in the Greater Toronto Area.

WHAT IS THE DAY TO DAY LIKE

• Serve as the sales expert on programmatic, data segments, and insights products, guiding sales teams to close deals and drive revenue
• Work with clients and partners to formulate programmatic strategies that align with their goals, delivering impactful results
• Collaborate with the sales team on pitch support, client presentations, and campaign optimizations
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data to drive better campaign outcomes and long-term relationships
• Monitor and maintain dashboards to track key monetization metrics and campaign performance
• Support financial budgeting, revenue forecasting, and assist in test plans for revenue optimization

Roles, responsibilities, and duties may evolve and change over time.

WHAT WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE

• 2-5 years of experience in programmatic publisher sales, data analytics, data sales, or Ad Tech platform sales
• Proven expertise with ad tech platforms like GAM, AdX, DV360, TTD, Magnite, and Amazon TAM
• Knowledge of supplemental programmatic technologies such as Open Bidding and Prebid
• Understanding of digital data collection processes and best practices. Strong analytical skills with experience in extracting insights from data to inform strategies
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a relevant technical field preferred

YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU...

• Are passionate about programmatic advertising, data-driven decision making, and client success
• Excel at communicating complex concepts clearly, whether in front of clients or internally with teams
• Have a knack for building relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Are driven by both the technical aspects of ad tech and the business impact of marketing campaigns

DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a culture add (yup, that's right, we don’t subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment)

INTERESTED? IT GETS BETTER….

• Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO
• Frequent employee pulse surveys — we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!
• While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up. We have an anonymous reporting platform (Speakfully) to ensure everyone’s voice is heard

OUR PROMISE TO YOU...

We’re highly focused on doing the right thing.

We’ll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can.

You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly.

We’re a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we’re open to trying new things.

We’ll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings.

Weather inspires, protects, and transforms. For 35+ years, Pelmorex has led the way with trusted forecasts and alerts. With innovation at our core, we provide precision, speed, and unmatched reliability—safeguarding lives, powering decisions, and driving business success. Whatever the weather, we turn its potential into action. We’re Pelmorex. Imagine it and we’ll deliver it.