Head of Curation, UK

Equativ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent ad platform is seeking a professional to manage and develop a portfolio of curator clients in the UK. The role focuses on becoming an expert in the Maestro platform and fostering successful partnerships. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem and excellent relationship management skills. With a focus on privacy-first programmatic solutions, this position offers an opportunity to lead in building quality digital advertising.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunity to represent at industry events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem and deal management.
• Commercially minded with the ability to build successful relationships.
• Self-aware with high energy and a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of UK-based Curation partners to maximize inventory monetization.
• Work with internal and external teams to optimize and troubleshoot campaigns.
• Identify and initiate new business partnerships across various sectors.

Skills

Programmatic ecosystem knowledge

Relationship management

Communication skills

Sales achievement

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of SSP and DSP platforms

Understanding media agencies

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Role purpose

To support the continued growth of the UK business we are creating a new position to manage and develop a portfolio of curator clients. The purpose of the role will be to become an expert on our Maestro platform, as well as to lead the relationship, commercial operations and success of existing or new partners curating on our platform.

Role requirements

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of the Programmatic ecosystem, SPO, deal management and Curation
• Be commercially minded with the ability to build and manage successful relationships.
• You bring self awareness, high energy, intelligence as well as a positive outlook in your day to day.
• Provide proven examples of proactive sales achievement from programmatic deal creation and/ or curation.
• A clear and strong communicator.
• The ideal candidate will currently be in a programmatic data/ contextual and or curation sales/ new business role.
• A working knowledge of SSP, DSP and or Curation platforms
• Familiarity with how media agencies operate and a clear understanding of how to deliver successful programmatic media campaigns.

Role specifics

• Managing a portfolio of Equativ’s UK based Curation partners by supporting them to maximise the monetisation of their inventory whilst also closely partnering with them to implement strategic commercial initiatives and supporting them with troubleshooting.
• Working with internal and external client teams, the individual will be familiar with optimising, reporting and troubleshooting programmatic campaigns.
• Identify new business & initiate new partnership opportunities from clients across the data, supply & creative sectors.
• You will be required to negotiate and manage legal contracts, internally and externally.
• Work closely with the Managing Director, Head of Client Services, Head of Sales, Head of European Curation, Sales leadership, product, marketing and central teams to develop our curation offering and support the sales teams with collateral and enablement materials.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in the programmatic advertising space.
• Represent Equativ at relevant industry events & networking at C-suite level.
• Familiar with using Salesforce for day to day reporting and account management tasks.

About Equativ

Equativ, a leading independent ad platform, brings scale and simplicity to digital advertising. Following its recent 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.

Come and lead the charge with us in building a transparent ecosystem based on quality!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equativ is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to employment, services, and programs are available to everyone, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation throughout the application and/or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]