DSP Relationship Manager

ConnectAd Realtime; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth

Privacy and GDPR-compliance support

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

A European AdTech company based in London is seeking a DSP Relationship Manager to enhance connections with major DSPs, agencies, and trading desks. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in Programmatic Advertising and an established network in the DSP landscape. Applicants should be dynamic and disruptive thinkers ready to improve cost efficiencies and drive strategic growth. The position offers an independent and innovative environment focused on long-term success and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Programmatic Advertising, specifically DSP or SSP.
• Established contacts within London-based DSPs and agency trading desks.
• Ability to discuss QPS, SPO, and latency fluently.

Responsibilities

• Educate DSPs on minimal take-rate benefits.
• Manage and scale partnerships with major DSPs.
• Advocate for tech solutions that reduce costs.

Skills

Programmatic Advertising

Network within DSPs

Tech Fluency

Strategic Growth

Job description

WE ARE THE CHALLENGERS. ARE YOU?

The AdTech ecosystem is broken. It's bloated, fragmented, and dominated by American giants who have forgotten what "partnership" actually means. At ConnectAd, we're here to fix it. Born in Europe and built for transparency, we are the independent Supply Side Platform (SSP) that's putting publishers and DSPs back in control. With nearly 20 years of experience and a proprietary tech stack that leaves "legacy fat" in the rearview mirror, we offer the cleanest, most efficient path for programmatic budgets. We don't do ticket systems. We do people. And now, we need a powerhouse in London to lead our charge with DSP partners.

THE ROLE

As our DSP Relationship Manager (London), you aren't just managing accounts; you are the face of the European alternative. You will be responsible for scaling our footprint with major DSPs, agencies, and trading desks, ensuring that ConnectAd is the first choice for Supply Path Optimization (SPO).

What you'll do:

• Drive the "No AdTech-Tax" Mission: Educate DSPs on why our minimal take-rate makes their spend more competitive and their win-rates higher
• SPO Leadership: Work directly with trading desks to move budgets to the shortest, cleanest path—our direct publisher relationships
• Strategic Growth: Manage and scale existing partnerships with the likes of Google, Adform, and RTB House, while hunting for new opportunities
• Tech Advocacy: Use our Smart Throttling Engine and low-latency infrastructure as your primary weapons to help DSPs reduce their infrastructure costs
• Market Intelligence: Act as the bridge between London's vibrant buy-side and our European product team to keep our stack ahead of the curve

Requirements

• The Experience: 3-5 years in Programmatic Advertising, specifically within the DSP or SSP landscape. You know the players, the protocols (OpenRTB 2.5), and the politics
• The Network: An established "rolodex" of contacts within London-based DSPs and agency trading desks
• The Mindset: You're a challenger. You're bored of the "big tech" bureaucracy and want to work somewhere where your decisions actually move the needle
• The Tech Fluency: You can talk QPS, SPO, and latency without breaking a sweat
• The Drive: You are "young, wild, and free" (metaphorically speaking)—ready to disrupt the status quo with a bit of cheek and a lot of data

Benefits

• Independent & Owner-Operated: No VC-overlords chasing short-term trends. We build for the long term
• The European Shield: We lead with privacy and GDPR-compliance by design. It's not a checkbox; it's our foundation
• Sustainability: Join the Green Line Alliance. We are pioneering sustainable advertising by rewarding efficiency and renewable operations
• Global Scale, Local Feel: 8 on-premise data centers, 500+ premium publishers, and a team that actually answers the phone

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At ConnectAd, we believe diversity isn't a corporate buzzword—it's our competitive advantage. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know during the application process.

RIGHT TO WORK

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that for this specific role, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.

READY TO START?

If you're tired of being just another "ticket" in a global corporation and want to build the future of European AdTech, let's talk.