Associate Trading Director, Agency (Manchester or Leeds based)
Core
Manage and optimize a diverse portfolio of clients for an independent agency, ensuring strong trading performance and account growth on a real-time buying platform.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Trading Director (Programmatic Advertising)
Builds
Client growth strategies, trading best practices, and client onboarding plans for a global digital advertising platform.
Domain
Digital Advertising / Programmatic Media Buying
Required skills
Programmatic DSP expertise, strategic problem-solving, leadership & coaching, comprehensive industry knowledge (supply chain), performance-driven mindset (CPA/CPC optimization), advanced data skills (Excel), analytical & solution-oriented approach
Preferred skills
Experience in RTB environment, mentoring trader communities
Technologies
DSPs, ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers, optimization platforms, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize client portfolios for trading performance; create growth strategies to achieve client goals; mentor clients on platform best practices; combine data analysis and feedback to optimize complex campaigns; collaborate with Product Management to define platform features; build trading best practices and training collateral; develop client onboarding plans; communicate value proposition to drive account growth.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities