Programmatic Account Manager - Leading Media Co.

Our client is a leading and well established media co. known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. They specialize in delivering integrated, omnichannel campaigns for renowned brands, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Building and establishing process for end-to-end campaign management, across programmatic and direct activity
• Communicating directly with key stakeholders on a daily basis and have working knowledge of the strategic direction of programmatic and display
• Attending, presenting and directing regular client meetings and calls
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality reports to deadline, with useful insights and evaluations
• Utilizing your knowledge and experience of programmatic and display to contribute to the development of both Brand and DR aspects of the account, from a direct and programmatic standpoint
• Maintaining healthy pacing across team, while maintaining high levels of brand safety performance
• Reviewing and questioning performance of campaigns and activities
• Involvement with administrative tasks associated with the account: liaising with finance, trafficking teams, BI, and various other teams
• Managing the day-to-day activities of two - three display & programmatic buyers, teaching them how to build, optimize, and troubleshoot campaigns
• Provide internal team with updates across programmatic landscape and connect strategic partners on a regular basis
• Champion a sustainable approach to marketing across client work where applicable, and consider sustainability across campaign elements such as messaging and creative
  
  Requirements:
  
• 7+ years of experience in programmatic planning or buying, with a proven track record of successful large-scale campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with DSPs (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk) across multiple channels.
• Expertise in Audio, BVOD/CTV, Display, OOH, and Video.
  Strong knowledge of the ad tech landscape and critical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge and command of programmatic, from in-platform building to platform troubleshooting
• Able to build campaigns in DV360 and TAM, with working knowledge of Campaign manager or Adform
• Digital direct response and Branding experience
• Experience with Mid-Level client management
• Ability to devise and execute campaign strategies across UAE and GCC.
• Experience in programming and datasets is an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of the role played by other channels inc. paid search, SEO, and social is an advantage but not essential.
• Only candidates based in UAE will be considered. Pref. available to join immediately.

Excellent Package + benefits.