Programmatic Account Manager

The7stars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncounted holiday

Discretionary bonus & profit share

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

the7stars is seeking a Programmatic Account Manager to join its fast-growing team in Covent Garden, London. You will own planning, activation, optimisation and reporting across DV360, The Trade Desk, YouTube and other channels, maintaining client relationships and delivering data-driven recommendations.

You will work in a hybrid pattern (Mon-Thu in office, Fri remote), with opportunities to mentor junior traders and advance within a dynamic, award-winning agency committed to innovation and

Qualifications

• Experience in programmatic planning/buying in an agency or trading desk.
• Hands-on with DV360 and The Trade Desk across multiple channels (video, YouTube).
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic buying strategies and end-to-end execution.
• Manage major client relationships and briefings.
• Mentor junior traders and drive career progression.
• Plan, set up, optimise and report programmatic campaigns.
• Deliver best-in-class media plans across channels.
• Build relationships with media owners and drive innovation.

Skills

Programmatic planning

Client management

Analytics

Communication

Negotiation

Industry knowledge

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

YouTube

Yahoo

Quantcast

Amazon

Job description

the7stars

Programmatic Account Manager

About the7stars

the7stars is unlike any other agency. The distinction started the day we launched in 2005 when we named ourselves after a pub, but more importantly when we made a promise that we were going to do things differently.

And this commitment has stuck with us. It guides how we work, how we think and how we treat one another and can be expressed in a single word.

Freedom.

Our Freedom philosophy lives across our entire business from people, product and planning. It means we plan & buy media how we want, develop careers how we want, take holiday when we need it, invent tools when we need them, give people a platform to speak up, question and express themselves freely - but more importantly it has allowed us to create an amazing place to work.

We have a unique working environment and open structure which encourages personal development through client contact, team work, training, exposure to all media and internal teams – and a “sky’s the limit” approach to your growth within the agency.

the7stars is 300 passionate media people that are able to focus purely on creating great work for our clients. UK focused, we also operate within an agile global network of like-minded friends, extending our client portfolio into Europe and the US.

If thinking freely and with integrity is your bag, then the7stars is an agency you should meet.

Role Outline

Across the7stars, we have specialist teams in all channels, and we have recently brought together the programmatic and direct buying teams into one omni-channel team to remain future facing and drive collaboration. We are looking for a Programmatic AM to join one of the fastest growing teams within the agency.

We are looking for an ambitious & enthusiastic programmatic specialist with a track record of account management responsibilities. The ideal person will fit with the culture of the7stars, be a team player, friendly, positive & self-disciplined.

The successful candidate will join our growing team in a client facing role that is responsible for the planning, activation, optimisation and reporting of activity across various DSP platforms including DV360, Trade Desk, Yahoo, Quantcast and Amazon.

You will have ownership of client relationships from a programmatic perspective, and the opportunity to support the senior management with various projects. This is a unique opportunity to work with exciting brands across a variety of channels including digital OOH, YouTube, Connected TV, Audio, Video and Display.

To be a future-facing Activation team that truly plans in a holistic way means that we need to supercharge the agency. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate, and we are looking for driven motivated individuals to be part of this new exciting team.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for you to be a leader in the team and across the agency in terms of how best to apply programmatic buying strategies. Set the standard across tactical execution, planning, reconciliation and all end-to-end process managed by the team.
• Be responsible for managing some of the biggest clients in the agency on all things Programmatic, attending initial client briefings and providing feedback early on the planning process.
• You will have the opportunity to be a line manager and mentor to junior traders in the team, responsible for their career progression and training. You will be there to support them reach both personal and the overall business objectives.
• End to end programmatic account management through from planning, set up, optimisation and reporting.
• Deliver best in class and market leading programmatic media plans across multiple channels.
• Drive innovation! We want to win awards for our clients so be creative
• Work closely with Client teams to ensure all plans are adhering to business objectives, the comms platform and key KPI’s
• Assist with the management and delivery of audit guarantees across PRF Clients
• Drive the development of media owner relationships to ensure we are seeking out opportunities for our clients that are new to market within the programmatic sector
• While staying up to date with new trends within the programmatic sector, you are pushing for innovation with your clients and contributing to wider digital testing roadmaps.
• Confidently present analysis, updates, and strategic recommendations in face-to-face meetings/calls, with clients and internally.
• Execute and deliver best in class PCA’s across the agency.
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail, and adherence to the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing and performance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Prior experience in a programmatic planning and/or buying role (agency or trading desk), with a proven abilityto deliver successful large-scale Programmatic Campaigns
• Hands‑on experience working in various DSPs (ideally DV360 & The Trade Desk), activating across a range of channels, including video, YouTube &
• Up to date knowledge of the ad tech landscape
• Strong experience of critical thinking and problem‑solving
• Strong interest and knowledge in the Programmatic landscape
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience of technology platforms and integration
• Great communicator, both verbally and written, confident in front of clients with the ability of understanding their wider business & challenges
• Ability to anticipate issues and be pro‑active in producing solutions with measurable
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of all media channels

About You

• Get excited by the solution, have ideas and are passionate about the ability of communications to make a real difference to businesses
• Believe in their ideas and have the business acumen to stand by them and back them up
• See media as just a part of the overall solution
• Are committed to delivering excellent service to clients
• Are committed to negotiating the very best deals for our clients
• Look forward to growing with an agency and taking on board the responsibility that comes with that growth
• Are entrepreneurial at heart, and are looking to do the best work of their careers
• Are tired of the cumbersome and rigidly structured nature of the big media agencies

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on expected impact in role
• Uncounted holiday
• Discretionary business performance related summer profit share & Christmas bonus
• Free breakfast & company bar
• New Business Bonus eligible in your first year as a 7stars employee
• Private Medical Insurance
• Gym Membership (choice of 4 local options)
• Personal finance advice from Financial Advisor
• Season ticket Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Techscheme
• Life Assurance
• Critical Illness cover
• Income protection
• Extensive Maternity, Paternity, fostering and adoption leave package, including a phased return to work, enhanced pay, and a Gousto box for when the baby first arrives home
• Royal London pension (Including a Green Pension option)
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support

Our working pattern is Monday-Thursday in our Covent Garden offices, hybrid working on Friday.

the7stars is committed to creating a diverse environment, where employees feel empowered to share different ideas, perspectives and experiences in a collaborative and creative work environment. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.