Programmatic Manager NEW

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.

time left to apply End Date: July 11, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

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The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the implementation and execution of Display campaigns and strategies and the day-to-day communication with clients to help achieve their goals.

Job Description:

Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring for a Programmatic Manager as part of dentsu in London.

Purpose of the Role

The role requires the efficient and accurate execution of Programmatic campaigns as well as solid experience in DSPs and Programmatic technology. You will take initiative and be confident in operating in a collaborative working environment. The right candidate will have a proven track record in getting the best out of others while also being able to manage their own workload effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of Programmatic technology and the wider Display ecosystem, building relationships with key partners.
• Be accountable for the output of the team by managing workloads and problem solving, while coaching and developing to ensure best in class delivery.
• Collaborate on planning and strategy for Programmatic activity as part of a range of different media mixes from our client portfolio.
• Showcase the ability to build, manage, optimise and troubleshoot varied Programmatic campaigns that span the marketing funnel, utilising market-leading DSPs.
• Be comfortable and confident manipulating large data sets to pull out meaningful insights for clients against their KPIs.
• Utilise exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with the internal team, forge close bonds with existing clients and attract new business where possible.
• Play an active role in the development of our Programmatic offering by driving improvements to current workflow and processes, embedding quality assurance.
• Own commercial practices including invoicing, spend delivery, investment and margin management to help drive the profitability of the department.

Qualifications + Skills

• Solid Programmatic experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using industry standard ad serving/buying tools such as Amazon, DV360, Trade Desk, Meta, Amazon and Google Analytics.
• Exceptional knowledge of the market both locally and globally, and the role that programmatic display plays within the digital ecosystem.
• High degree of numeracy and literacy.
• Detail orientated with first class analytical skills.

What we offer

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Tuesday and Thursday.
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their best selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location:

London

Brand:

Dentsu Media

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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