Programmatic Trader, Dallas

Position:
Programmatic Trader 

Department:
Operations

Location:
Hybrid (New York City & remote working)

Reports To:
Trading Director, NYC

Job Type:
Full-time, permanent 

Who we are:

Azerion is a global digital entertainment and media platform, combining creative and technology to deliver brand performance and monetise publishers. With over 1,250 employees across nearly 30 global offices, Azerion is headquartered in Amsterdam and is one of the world's fastest-growing digital companies. We own the creative and technology in our platform, offering our partners unrivaled audience insight, brand safety, efficiency, and effectiveness across Display, OLV, CTV, Gaming, DOOH and Audio. 

At Azerion US, we embrace diverse perspectives and build teams with unique experiences and backgrounds. We look for individuals who align with our core values:

Excellence | Excellence in all that we do.

Ownership | Own the action, shape the outcome.

Collaboration | United effort, shared success.

Innovation | Innovation to drive progress.

Communication | Transparency, trust, limitless possibilities.

For more information visit: www.azerion.com

The Role

Programmatic Traders at Azerion US are analytical thinkers with a hunger for optimization.
Traders drive business growth through client retention, campaign performance, and media delivery optimization. Azerion traders work directly with our sales team to interface with clients and ensure successful delivery of campaign performance, service, and insights. 

What we are looking for:

You will have robust industry knowledge of DSPs and SSPs, high competence in programmatic advertising, and thorough data analysis capability. You must be able to manage both internal and external relationships with strong  communication skills. You will be organized, self-sufficient, and have baseline presentation skills with the ability to explain the  story behind the data. You must work well under pressure, and be adaptable to an everchanging industry. 

Key Responsibilities

Retaining clients for the business by managing programmatic campaigns, including: 

Creating campaigns within our DSPs (Yahoo, DV360, TTD, AdTheorent, Viant, among others)

Running PMPs within our SSPs (Xandr, Pubmatic, Magnite, Improve, among others)

Performing against your client KPIs through campaign analysis & optimization 

Reporting on campaign delivery and performance 

Communicating with your clients to ensure satisfaction and provide timely service 

Presenting media insights to your clients to enhance their understanding of their audience

Managing programmatic media buying across various platforms and channels.

Campaign setup duties with the aid of ad ops, product, and account management teams 

Trafficking creatives 

Implementing pixels 

Creating reporting templates 

General tagging & campaign troubleshooting 

PMP troubleshooting

Presenting post campaign insights 

Identifying incremental revenue opportunities 

Joining strategic client meetings 

Communication with commercial teams on capabilities & market needs 

Collaboration with product teams to provide product feedback and expand capabilities 

Business KPIs 

1. Client Retention: retaining client’s business month on month  

2. Campaign performance: Ensuring all managed campaigns are competitively performing 

3. Media cost efficiency: Optimizing media spend to achieve business goals both internally and externally 

Experience and Skills Requirements

3-4 years’ experience trading programmatic campaigns 

High competency in at least one DSP, preferably Yahoo, DV360, Trade Desk, Viant, or Adtheorent

Optimization experience across multiple KPIs and environments with a proven track record of hitting client KPIs 

Minimum Advanced Excel skill level 

Strong communication skills required 

Previous experience working in client-facing (agency or client direct) environment preferred 

Previous experience with multiple channels (Display, OLV, CTV, Audio, DOOH) preferred

Strong data presentation skills required

Experience with BI tools (Power BI preferable) and SQL is a plus 

What We Offer:

A competitive compensation package with a strong commission structure.

Flexible working options, including a hybrid model from our New York office (3 days/week in office).

Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) contributions and health insurance.

Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, global company recognized for its innovation in digital media

24 vacation days 

2 days volunteering leave 

Free UberEats lunches for all days in office 

Salary:

80-110,000 USD + Commission 

Azerion US Inc. is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.