Programmatic Trader

Shape Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital agency in Greater London is seeking a motivated Programmatic Trader with 1-2+ years of experience. In this role, you'll manage programmatic campaigns across various clients, utilizing your analytical skills to optimize performance. The agency offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and flexible working opportunities. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about advancing their careers in digital advertising.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Competitive Maternity/Paternity cover

Private Members club

Opportunities for flexible working

Team socials and travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in programmatic media trading.
• Hands-on experience with at least one DSP.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, and optimise programmatic campaigns across DSPs.
• Manage campaign pacing, performance, budgets, and reporting.
• Analyse campaign data to inform strategy and real-time optimisations.

Skills

Problem solving mindset

Strong analytical skills

Experience in Excel/Google sheets

Clear understanding of audience targeting

Strong communication skills

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

Stack Adapt

Job description

An exciting, unique opportunity for an experienced Programmatic Trader with hands-on experience with DSPs to join this ambitious programmatic agency, boasting a fantastic culture, a growing client list, and great scope for career development.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to further their career in digital advertising, who is curious, data-literate, and excited to grow in a dynamic, programmatic environment.

The Role

We’re looking for a Programmatic Trader with around 1-2 + years’ hands-on experience in the digital media space. You’ll be responsible for the setup, management, and optimisation of programmatic campaigns, working across a variety of clients and verticals.

You’ll be a data-led problem solver who enjoys digging into performance insights, testing creative and audience hypotheses, and delivering measurable impact for clients. Experience with The Trade Desk is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, build, and optimise programmatic campaigns across DSPs (DV360, The Trade Desk, Stack Adapt)
• Manage campaign pacing, performance, budgets, and reporting
• Analyse campaign data to inform strategy and real-time optimisations
• Collaborate with internal teams on creative, strategy, and reporting
• Work directly with client leads to ensure campaign goals are exceeded
• Stay up-to-date with programmatic trends, tools, and best practices
• Contribute to agency growth by identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2+ years of experience in programmatic media trading
• Hands-on experience with at least one DSP
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data platforms
• Problem solving mindset
• Experience in Excel/Google sheets (pivot tables, look ups, basic formulas).
• Clear understanding of audience targeting, inventory types, and performance metrics
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What's on offer?

• A competitive starting salary based on experience (up to £45k depending on exp. )
• Private Healthcare and benefits
• Extremely Competitive Maternity/Paternity cover
• Private Members club
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Team socials and travel opportunities

If you are a motivated, ambitious candidate with the above experience and looking to progress your digital career with this fast growing digital business, please apply immediately!

*Please note we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates due to the high volume of applications we receive.

*Unfortunately we are unable to consider candidates who will require sponsoring be that immediately, or in the future.

Send me alerts about jobs like this.

Please enter your email address to continue setting up an email alert for similar jobs to this one. By entering your email address and clicking apply you will sign up to Jobs4 and agree to our terms and conditions .