Programmatic Digital Consultant in Manchester

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, easyJet, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

The Programmatic team is part of Digital Marketing at DEPT. Within our paid media teams, our certified programmatic advertising specialists help our clients to effectively purchase digital media which contribute to the clients' goals. Whether through real-time bidding or direct deals with publishers, we make sure to drive the best results. As a team lead, you challenge the team members and support them to get the best out of themselves in terms of their professional career and growth as well as deliverables for the clients.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Programmatic specialist to join our team. The Programmatic specialist will be responsible for managing programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, optimising campaigns for performance, providing insights and recommendations to clients, and leading programmatic best practices within the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programmatic advertising, with a deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem and experience in managing campaigns on the Google stack (DV360, CM360). Experience working with The Trade Desk is also preferable. Channel experience required for this role includes: video, display, digital audio, digital outdoor, and CTV.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist on pitches from a programmatic point of view.
• You are constantly looking for the latest developments and opportunities that add value for the customer and are critical of the work we deliver.
• Devise strategies and turn them into best in class tactics for great clients.
• With your knowledge, you develop a plan that not only advises the most suitable creatives but also how we effectively reach the target group and efficiently achieve the client's objectives.
• You translate the results into insights, advice and new plans that you can present clearly at every level.
• Manage programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, including DV360, The Trade Desk, alongside other DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges.
• Analyze campaign data to provide insights and recommendations to clients.
• Deliver and present work with data-driven insight and analytics both internally and externally.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Extensive relevant & proven experience in programmatic advertising, with a deep knowledge of the Google Stack, Google Ads (Display/Video), DSP (e.g. Adform, Tradedesk, DV360, Amazon DSP), GMP and Analytics.
• Strong understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide insights and recommendations based on data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience presenting plans to senior clients and internal teams.
• Experience in managing programmatic campaigns in video, display, digital audio, digital outdoor, and CTV channels.

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy.
• The choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• EAP scheme.
• Ride to work scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHY DEPT?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.