Programmatic Sales Manager - Entertainment

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking a candidate highly experienced in programmatic advertising sales for a six-month contract. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with a well-respected entertainment brand, focusing on activating programmatic deals across EMEA markets and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience in programmatic advertising and strong analytical skills. Competitive day rate equivalent of up to £79,999 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or strategic account management.
• Experience analysing data and best practices to assess performance drivers.
• Willingness to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Activate inbound programmatic deals across all EMEA markets.
• Answer operational and technical questions for programmatic campaigns.
• Troubleshoot campaign activation blockers.
• Share information about programmatic advertising products.
• Use insights to improve deal spend and activation time.
• Weekly reporting.

Skills

Sales experience in programmatic advertising

Data analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Handle Recruitment is seeking a candidate highly experienced in programmatic advertising sales and DSP to join a global entertainment brand!

*This is a six month contract to start ASAP. Hybrid working in Central London. Day rate equivalent of up to £79,999 per annum*

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives on building strong client relationships and delivering tailored sales solutions within a dynamic creative environment. The role offers the chance to work closely with a well-respected organisation, providing impactful business support that drives growth and long‑term partnership success.

In this role you will:

• Activate inbound programmatic deals and work with the buyer/agency and DSP to launch the campaigns across all EMEA markets
• Answer questions on operational & technical requirements for programmatic campaigns and ensure alignment with campaign objectives and client goals.
• Troubleshoot blockers to campaign activation
• Share information about programmatic advertising products and features
• Use insights to improve deal spend and time to activation
• Weekly reporting

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in sales, business development or strategic account management in programmatic advertising and/or DSP side
• Experience analysing data and best practices to assess performance drivers
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of sales platforms or tools
• Willingness to travel if needed, additional languages not necessary but valued

Please apply now for a further conversation!