Trading Director leading a team of Programmatic Traders at Azerion. Responsible for driving excellence and optimizing media performance in programmatic advertising strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Programmatic Traders, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
Define and implement best practices for campaign setup, optimization, and reporting across all programmatic platforms.
Partner with the Senior Director of Programmatic Delivery to define trading vision, operational goals, and growth strategies for the U.S. market.
Contribute to pricing strategy, margin management, and trading models to optimize profitability and scalability.
Contribute to documentation and best practices.
Oversee campaign delivery and performance across key clients, ensuring consistent achievement of KPIs.
Collaborate with the Sales and Account Management teams to design trading strategies that support business growth and retention.
Support the development of quarterly business reviews and strategic sessions with clients to provide performance insights and identify incremental opportunities.
Support pre-sales activities by advising on programmatic capabilities, media plans, and innovation opportunities.
Evolve with cross functional teams on creating and standardizing reporting output provided to clients on a reoccurring basis.
Establish and maintain operational processes to improve campaign efficiency, pacing, and delivery accuracy.
Ensure data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics, automation, and optimization tools.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across DSP integrations, workflow automation, and reporting.
Partner closely with Product, Data, and Commercial teams to influence product roadmap priorities based on client and trading needs.
Represent the trading function in internal stakeholder meetings and cross-departmental planning sessions.
Serve as a thought leader in programmatic innovation, sharing insights on emerging trends and technologies.
Requirements
6–8 years of experience in programmatic advertising, with at least 1–3 years in a team leadership or management role preferred.
Expertise in one or more major DSPs (Xandr, DV360, Trade Desk, Yahoo, Amazon, Viant, AdTheorent, Beeswax).
Strong analytical skills in Excel and data visualization tools.
Proven ability to develop trading strategies and operational frameworks at scale.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in client-facing environments (agency, trading desk, or client direct).
Experience integrating performance data into actionable business insights.
SQL or BI experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits
A competitive compensation package with a strong commission structure.
Flexible working options, including a hybrid model from our New York 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.
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