Job Description
Role: Associate Trader
Reports to: Trader Manager
Location: Manchester
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re MiQ, a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. We’re experts in data science, analytics and programmatic trading, and we’re always ready to react and solve challenges quickly, to make sure our clients are always spending their media investments on the right things in the right places.
Our business keeps growing and we keep getting better because we keep hiring smart new people. People who can challenge conventions and shake things up. People who want to connect with people all over the world to make great things happen. People who are as excited by the opportunities of programmatic marketing as us.
JOB RESPONSIBILITITES
Your main responsibilities will include:
Campaign Execution
End to end campaign ownership
Buying media across multiple DSPs and platforms
Managing campaign performance and performing optimisations
Using data to enhance buying decisions, resulting in overachievement vs. client- stated KPIs and internal profit objectives
Portfolio Management
Delivering on-point margin and retain clients
Using insights to build client rapport to up-sell and earn incremental opportunity
Growing client business via surpassing KPIs, delivering insights and building relationships
Using data, analysis, and trading expertise to deliver campaign ahead of pace and maintain performance
Internal Collaboration
Working closely with your colleagues from sales, account management, product and analysis teams throughout the campaign lifecycle.
Working with MiQ global central departments to aid in with ad operations, pre-campaign analysis, post campaign reporting and troubleshooting.
External Communication
Producing weekly client reports outlining campaign performance and optimisations
Creating content and delivering presentations in external meetings
Delivering clients actionable insights via weekly commentary and end-of- campaign reports
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong mathematical and analytical skills are essential (STEM, marketing, economics degree will likely be beneficial)
The ability to work with large datasets in Excel and BI internal tools
Strong troubleshooting ability with a clear systematic approach to problem-solving
Strong communication skills and an ability to work both independently and contribute within a team environment
Presentation skills
Alignment with MiQ's core values/culture
A can-do attitude to provide energy, drive and enthusiasm
BENEFITS
Competitive salary, profit share and annual bonus
6 months of fully paid parental leave for all new mothers, fathers and adoptive parents
Private health cover for you and your family
Lunch allowance provided daily if physically in the office, in addition to complimentary snacks, fruits and drinks
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2 extra paid days of Inclusion Leave per year to acknowledge and celebrate cultural holidays, community endeavours, and inclusive initiatives that are meaningful to our employees beyond the standard holidays
The chance to apply for internal roles domestically after 12 months service, and international roles after 18 months of service
Company contributions toward eye tests and/or optician-approved eyewear
4% pension contribution
Lump sum life insurance paid to the person of your choice
Referral bonus scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Annual season ticket loan
Cycle Scheme & Tech Scheme
Flexible & hybrid working
WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR PEOPLE
Passion – We love and live what we do
Determination - We always find a way to figure it out
Unity – We back each other and challenge each other
Agility – We anticipate the unexpected, embrace and adapt to change
Courage – We dare to think unconventionally
At MiQ, we don’t just accept the differences of our people, it is what builds us as a community. MiQ is very proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are focused on diversity and inclusion so that all employees feel a sense of belonging to help them thrive throughout their careers at MiQ.
