Lead end-to-end programmatic trading for a performance agency, aligning DSP campaigns with client KPIs and mentoring the trading team.

• Own programmatic campaigns across DSPs, including setup, QA, launch, pacing, and optimization.
• Develop channel strategies aligned with client KPIs (performance, acquisition, awareness, etc.).
• Translate media briefs into tactical programmatic plans including inventory selection, audience strategy, bidding approach, and testing roadmap
• Use advanced knowledge of all partner DSPs to monitor, and pro-actively optimize DSP campaigns to achieve various client KPIs across digital formats
• Conduct audience, creative, bid, and supply-path optimizations
• Leverage data signals to identify scale opportunities and efficiency gains
• Build structured testing frameworks to drive incremental performance
• Effective communication of any campaign issues to team manager and leadership
• Partner with Client Services to translate performance insights into client-facing narratives
• Collaborate with Tech to ensure proper tracking, tagging, and measurement integrity

Requirements

• 2-4+ years of hands-on programmatic trading experience in an agency or performance-driven environment
• Deep expertise in at least two major DSPs (Cadent or DV360 preferred)
• Strong understanding of attribution models, conversion tracking, and measurement methodologies
• Experience managing mid-to-large scale budgets ($250K+ monthly preferred)
• Proven ability to optimize toward performance KPIs
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, data manipulation)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills — able to articulate performance insights clearly

Preferred

• Experience with CTV, Display, retargeting, advanced audiences, and retail is a plus
• Familiarity with GA4, CM360, or other measurement platforms
• Exposure to supply path optimization (SPO) strategies
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members