Senior DSP Media Manager

Flywheel Digital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Toronto is seeking a Senior Media Manager to lead the DSP team. This role involves overseeing strategic planning for clients, mentoring team members, and driving business growth through innovative media strategies. The candidate should have over 6 years of experience in programmatic advertising and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive rewards and professional growth opportunities within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible vacation time

Learning and development opportunities

Parental leave and benefits

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in programmatic advertising including various DSPs.
• 2+ years experience leading and managing a team.
• Strong analytical skills with substantial Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as key leader for an internal DSP team and external clients.
• Oversee strategic recommendations and quarterly planning.
• Provide training and development for Media Managers and Specialists.

Skills

Programmatic advertising experience

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Innovative thinking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring a Senior Media Manager to support our DSP team as part of our Client Services function. The Senior Media Manager manages a team of Media Managers and Specialists who support programmatic advertising campaigns for our clients on Amazon and Omni-Channel Retailers. Programmatic advertising continues to gain momentum around the world, with programmatic media purchases making up 85% of all digital ad spending in the US and just over 80% in Europe. The Senior Media Manager will have the opportunity to work with some of North America's top brands and advertising on the Amazon DSP and a variety of other eCommerce platforms.

What You Will Do:

• Act as key leader for an internal DSP team and external group of clients
• Oversee strategic recommendations and quarterly planning for a portfolio of DSP clients
• Led a team of media managers and specialists; consistently provide training, development and ongoing feedback to support their growth and development
• Contribute to business growth by proactively identifying new opportunities to expand client’s success using media as the driver
• Continuously support the development and improvement of our operational processes to drive efficiency
• Monitoring industry news and platform changes, flagging potentially relevant updates for clients to broader Flywheel team to identify implications and recommended action
• Some travel required, depending on client needs

Who You Are:

• You have 6+ years of “hands on keys” experience in programmatic advertising including a variety of DSPs and biddable platforms
• You have 2+ years of experience leading and managing a team
• You are comfortable being in a client facing role and thrive off of building relationships with new/existing clients
• You possess strong analytical skills with substantial knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, etc)
• You thrive in dynamic and demanding situations when faced with ambiguity
• You have strong project management, attention to detail, and organizational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines
• You have great interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills; you can build rapport with others and present decks with ease
• You are innovative and are an independent thinker with the ability to use data to influence decisions
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit with a problem-solving approach to complex tasks

Working at Flywheel

We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture.

• We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week
• Flexible vacation time
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Benefits that help you live your best life
• Parental leave and benefits
• Volunteering opportunities
• If you’re looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there’s an ERG for that.
• So you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check

Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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