Contract - Display (Direct Buys) Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based I.T brand is seeking a Contract - Display Specialist for a client-side role in Glasgow to manage high-impact B2C display campaigns. The position requires a solid understanding of digital advertising and experience handling large budgets, focusing on delivering results through strategic campaign management. Initially remote for 6 weeks, there are opportunities for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale monthly budgets (£1m+).
• Familiarity with native platforms like Outbrain, Taboola, and Zemanta is highly desirable.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize display campaigns through direct buys.
• Build and maintain relationships with publishers and media partners.
• Report, analyze, and optimize campaigns for continual improvement.

Skills

Digital Advertising Ecosystems

Campaign Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

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Client:

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group

Location:

glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Introduction
A leading UK-based I.T brand is looking to bolster its in-house digital marketing team with an experienced Display Specialist. This is a client-side role focused on delivering high-impact B2C display campaigns through direct buys with networks and publishers. With media budgets around the £1m/month mark, they're seeking a confident operator who can take the lead and hit the ground running.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing and optimising display campaigns across premium publishers and networks. You'll also have the opportunity to work with native platforms (like Outbrain, Taboola, and Zemanta) and influence performance across upper- and mid-funnel channels. This is a fully remote role, initially for 6 weeks, but with a strong chance of extension if it's the right fit.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and activating display campaigns through direct buys

Managing high-budget campaigns with performance and brand KPIs in mind

Building and maintaining strong relationships with publishers and media partners

Reporting, analysing, and optimising for continual improvement

Supporting wider digital efforts in collaboration with internal marketing teams

You - Skills & Experience:

Solid understanding of digital advertising ecosystems

Hands-on campaign management from setup to reporting

Confident working with large-scale monthly budgets (£1m+)

Experience with native platforms such as Outbrain, Taboola, and Zemanta (highly desirable)

Strong reporting and analytical skills

UK-based and available to start immediately

Must be comfortable working Inside IR35

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.