Manager, Commerce - DSP

Omnicom Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Job summary

Flywheel is seeking a Manager to lead our DSP team within Client Services. You will guide Specialists delivering programmatic campaigns on Amazon and other omnichannel DSPs, ensuring alignment with client goals and performance metrics.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years hands-on programmatic experience, 2+ years of leadership, and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP). Travel may be required to support client needs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on programmatic advertising experience across multiple DSPs.
• 2+ years of experience leading and managing a team.
• Strong client-facing skills and relationship-building.
• Excellent Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key leader for an internal DSP team and external clients.
• Monitor pacing and performance to meet client objectives.
• Configure audience targeting and DSP levers across platforms.
• Lead client and DSP partner calls and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee campaign setup with best DSP practices and KPIs.
• Develop data storytelling narratives using Excel analyses.
• Contribute to quarterly planning for a DSP client portfolio.
• Provide training and development for team members.
• Suggest new DSP features and strategies to optimize results.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Team leadership

Client relationships

Excel proficiency

DSP platforms

Analytical thinking

Tools

Amazon DSP

AMC

Amazon Vendor Central

Walmart DSP

Roundel

Criteo

Instacart

Job description

Flywheel’s suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world’s leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring a Manager to support our DSP team as part of our Client Services function. The Manager manages a team of Specialists who support programmatic advertising campaigns for our clients on Amazon and Omni-Channel Retailers. Programmatic advertising continues to gain momentum around the world, with programmatic media purchases making up 85% of all digital ad spending in the US and just over 80% in Europe. The Manager will have the opportunity to work with Amazon and other omnichannel DSP platforms to grow some of the country’s top brands and advertisers.

What You Will Do:

• Act as key leader for an internal DSP team and external group of clients
• Monitors pacing and performance of campaigns to ensure delivery is appropriate and aligned to campaign flighting and client objectives
• Utilizes an in-depth proficiency of multiple retail media networks & their platforms to meet client business objectives - Amazon Vendor Central, Amazon DSP, Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC), Walmart Connect, Walmart DSP (TTD), TTD, Kroger, Roundel, Criteo, Instacart
• Understands and applies DSP interface functionality and levers (campaign hierarchy, audience builder, optimization levers, bidding strategies, PMP/PG set up, reporting suite)
• Configures audience targeting, including behavioural, contextual, retargeting, and third-party audiences. Proficiency in Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) audiences and measurement strategies is a plus.
• Oversees building of an effective detailed campaign utilizing best DSP practices to drive client performance. This includes tactics, audiences, flighting, KPIs, etc.
• Leads calls with retailers and DSP partners, ensuring all partners are aware of client goals/strategy to better equip them to make relevant campaign optimization suggestions. Identifies growth opportunities and recommends new DSP features and strategies to problem-solve.
• Applies proficiency in Excel for data analysis and forming data storytelling narratives. This includes proficiency in VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS and Calculated Fields
• Oversee strategic recommendations and quarterly planning for a portfolio of DSP clients
• Led a team of media specialists; consistently provide training, development and ongoing feedback to support their growth and development
• Contribute to business growth by proactively identifying new opportunities to expand client’s success using media as the driver
• Continuously support the development and improvement of our operational processes to drive efficiency
• Monitoring industry news and platform changes, flagging potentially relevant updates for clients to broader Flywheel team to identify implications and recommended action
• Some travel required, depending on client needs

Who You Are:

• You have 3-5 years of “hands on keys” experience in programmatic advertising including a variety of DSPs and biddable platforms
• You have 2+ years of experience leading and managing a team
• You are comfortable being in a client facing role and thrive off of building relationships with new/existing clients
• You possess strong analytical skills with substantial knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, etc)
• You thrive in dynamic and demanding situations when faced with ambiguity
• You have strong project management, attention to detail, and organizational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines
• You have great interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills; you can build rapport with others and present decks with ease
• You are innovative and are an independent thinker with the ability to use data to influence decisions
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit with a problem-solving approach to complex tasks

Working at Flywheel

We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture.

Inclusive Workforce

At Flywheel, our goal is to create a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all Flywheel people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

Flywheel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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