Programmatic and Display Senior Manager

PHD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in London is seeking a Programmatic+ Director to lead client accounts and campaigns. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in Programmatic Display, and the ability to drive innovation and client relationships. This role involves overseeing display activities, improving buying practices, and developing programmatic products to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Manager or Group Associate Director role.
• Proven track record of building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of display activity across multiple DSPs.
• Support the Head of Programmatic+ in delivering trading deals and product targets.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Programmatic Display

Operational Strength

Technical Knowledge

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

Xandr

Amazon

Job description

Reporting directly into the Head of Programmatic+, the Programmatic+ Director will be tasked with leading client accounts and campaigns across a variety of clients, managing those relationships in the display and programmatic space.

1. Oversee the successful end-to-end delivery of all display activity across multiple DSPs including DV360, The Trade Desk, Xandr, and Amazon, as well as Managed Service campaigns.
2. Look for ways to improve buying practices to utilize first-party data, drive cost efficiencies, and utilize buy-side features to advance how programmatic technology is used across the team.
3. Alongside department leads and OMG, work to develop programmatic products to provide solutions for the clients’ needs.
4. Deliver best practice brand safety and ad-verification, delivering to target KPIs and building on learnings for each client.
5. Support the Head of Programmatic+ in delivering trading deals, programmatic, and OMG product targets.
6. Lead all audit and data requirements, ensuring that the team inputs data accurately.
7. Work closely with key vendors to ensure PHD clients have priority access to new products, features, beta opportunities, and inventory.
8. Provide personal development plans and support for Managers in your team; identify training requirements and areas for capability improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be in a Senior Manager or Group Associate Director role looking to take the next step in your career. You will have a background in Programmatic Display, experienced in leading a high-performing team, operationally strong, with the ability to orchestrate a team to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work. You will possess strong technical knowledge of the programmatic marketplace and a proven track record of developing trust and building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

The person we’re looking for will be a key figure in fostering interest and excitement for Programmatic opportunities within the agency. You’ll develop relationships with key technology suppliers and vendors to improve overall service levels. You will also leverage tools through regular audits and development plans, supporting the Head of Programmatic+ in increasing client spend and pitching for new business to meet income targets.

About the Agency:

PHD is a growth-focused media agency driven by innovation and creativity.

Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning, at a time when the industry prioritized buying cheaply and quickly.

Our founders envisioned a future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors.

Over the years, we have continued to build on this ethic, investing in thought leadership and evolving our capabilities in line with changes in media, data, technology, commerce, society, and legislation.

Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth, utilizing the expanding possibilities of data and technology.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Advertising

Industries

• Advertising Services