Programmatic Account Manager

PUBLICIS MEDIA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Job summary

Publicis Media in London is seeking a Programmatic Account Manager on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to join APEX, the growth and solutions hub. You will manage programmatic campaigns, drive performance across channels including display, video, DOOH, social and CTV, and translate insights into strategic recommendations while partnering with internal trading teams.

This role requires hands‑on experience with The Trade Desk and DV360, strong Excel skills, and a proactive client-facing mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience managing programmatic campaigns across display, video, mobile and YouTube.
• Ability to translate campaign data into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset when working with clients, agencies and internal teams.
• Curiosity for emerging programmatic tech and digital marketing trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of programmatic accounts and build trusted client relationships.
• Drive campaign performance by translating insights into strategic recommendations and optimization plans.
• Partner with internal trading teams to ensure campaigns launch, manage and deliver against objectives.
• Monitor pacing, performance and profitability, identifying opportunities to maximise client value.
• Collaborate with agencies, technology partners and vendors to deliver programmatic solutions.
• Contribute to development of guaranteed outcome frameworks and new product enhancements.
• Share best practices and elevate programmatic excellence across the business.

Skills

Programmatic mgmt

TTD experience

DV360 experience

Data analysis

Excel skills

Tools

TTD

DV360

Excel

Job description

Overview

Programmatic Account Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) APEX | Publicis Media | London (Hybrid)

We are hiring a Programmatic Account Manager to join APEX, the growth and solutions hub within Publicis Media that is redefining how clients unlock value through media investment, innovation, and guaranteed outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of programmatic advertising, partnering with some of the world\'s most recognised brands while helping deliver measurable business results across the entire marketing funnel.

As part of a highly collaborative and growing team, you\'ll play a key role in shaping programmatic strategies, driving campaign performance, and delivering market-leading solutions across channels including display, video, audio, DOOH, social, and CTV. If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on campaign expertise and want to make a genuine impact within one of the industry\'s most innovative investment teams, we\'d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of programmatic accounts, building trusted relationships and delivering outstanding client service.
• Drive campaign performance by translating insights into strategic recommendations and actionable optimisation plans.
• Partner with internal trading teams to ensure campaigns are launched, managed, and delivered successfully against agreed objectives.
• Monitor pacing, performance, and profitability metrics, identifying opportunities to maximise outcomes and value for clients.
• Collaborate with agencies, technology partners, and media vendors to deliver innovative and effective programmatic solutions.
• Support the development of guaranteed outcome frameworks and contribute to new product and solution enhancements.
• Share best practice, contribute to team initiatives, and help elevate programmatic excellence across the wider business

Qualifications

• Experience managing and optimising programmatic campaigns within platforms such as The Trade Desk (TTD) and DV360.
• Strong understanding of performance-focused buying models and campaign delivery across display, video, mobile, and YouTube environments.
• Ability to analyse campaign data, identify meaningful insights, and communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach when working with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Advanced Excel skills along with a data-led mindset and strong problem-solving capability.
• Genuine curiosity for emerging programmatic technologies, media innovation, and evolving digital marketing trends.

Additional Information

Publicis Media offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You\’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG\’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients\' office four days per week.

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