Programmatic Trader

Job DetailsJob Location: Denver, CO 80203Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $77,500.00 SalaryBooyah Advertising is seeking a driven, detail-oriented, full-time Programmatic Media Trader to manage all aspects of executing and analyzing various clients’ media (display, video, audio, etc.) campaigns. The Programmatic Media Trader is knowledgeable of the nuances across DSP platforms and has a passion for using data to drive decisions.  This person serves as the day-to-day client contact for programmatic media efforts and is accountable for improving the performance of media campaigns. Responsibilities include campaign execution, ongoing optimization, and analysis of self-serve DSPs platforms. This role requires a team player who is hard working, self-driven and passionate about advertising technology. Additionally, this role may include mentoring and managing Programmatic Coordinator(s), providing guidance on campaign execution, optimization strategies, and platform best practices.

Areas of Responsibilities:

Be an “expert” on all Trade Desk offerings and opportunities including: all ad units, targeting options/providers and inventory sources
Be comfortable operating within various DSP platforms, understanding their core functionalities, ad offerings, differences from other DSPs, targeting capabilities, and inventory sources
Fully executes multiple clients’ media plans from trafficking to technical troubleshooting to optimization to management
Collaborate with cross-channel teams (Search, Social, Analytics, Creative) to ensure programmatic media aligns with broader marketing strategies and business objectives
Leads weekly/bi-weekly client calls to discuss account performance, interpretation of data, and action plans based on findings
Ensure quality control of campaigns, implementing and adhering to a rigorous QA process
Once campaigns are live, optimize performance based on agreed-upon key performance indicators
Maintains a positive working relationship with client while clearly communicating the value of overall programmatic efforts
Identifies and presents new opportunities and areas for growth to client to improve their media programs and generate upsell opportunities
Reviews all reporting metrics comprehensively, analyzes and identifies performance drivers, and communicates account health through data storytelling and impactful insights
Manages budgeting on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Leverages and maintains strong relationships with media partners, works with partners on an ongoing basis to consult on status and performance of campaigns  
Develop client presentations and present to the client when needed
Creates and executes ongoing testing plans for ad units, creative, landing pages, industry betas, etc.
Serves as a mentor/coach to Coordinators
Onboard new clients from the ground up including account creation, billing, pixeling, audience creation and QA
Stay up to date on emerging programmatic trends, DSP platform updates, and industry best practices to drive innovation and enhance campaign performance

Qualifications
1.5+ years of client-facing experience within programmatic media
Must have experience managing budgets upwards of $1MM/month
Hands on experience in DSPs, including but not limited to campaign planning, trafficking, development, execution, and optimization
Experience with ad server technology, preferably Campaign Manager 360
Demonstrated history of optimizing campaigns to KPIs such as ROAS and CPA, CPC, CTR, etc.
Knowledge of remarketing and advanced targeting tactics, including dynamic creative, CRM, site retargeting, search retargeting, keyword contextual, affinity, lookalikes, etc.
In depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Data Analytics tools
Demonstrated analytical mindset and skills
An eagerness for career progression in AdTech
Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication; comfortable talking on the phone, emailing, and seeking answers to questions in a timely manner
A self-starter with strong multi-tasking ability and close attention to detail
Strong understanding of creative and ad copy best practices to optimize campaign performance and effectively guide teams and clients
Ambition and drive to produce great results for clients
Understanding of responsibility and willingness/desire to go above and beyond given tasks
Ability to work under pressure
Skillshop or Edge Academy certifications desired

Salary: $55,000 to $77,500
Wage differential is based on seniority, merit, education, training and experience.