At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage programmatic accounts and drive campaign performance for top brands.
- Company: Join Publicis Connected Media, a leader in innovative advertising solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive perks like private medical cover, reflection days, and more.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of programmatic advertising.
- Qualifications: Experience with programmatic campaigns and strong analytical skills required.
Publicis Connected Media UK is a fully end-to-end offering that unites media, commerce, CXM, social and data to deliver connected consumer experiences and drive exceptional business outcomes for our clients. Powered by Publicis Connected Identity, the UK's richest people-based data set built on real behaviours, it helps major brands move beyond siloed marketing and make more confident decisions in fast-changing conditions.
We are hiring a Programmatic Account Manager to join APEX, the growth and solutions hub within Publicis Media that is redefining how clients unlock value through media investment, innovation, and guaranteed outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of programmatic advertising, partnering with some of the world's most recognised brands while helping deliver measurable business results across the entire marketing funnel.
As part of a highly collaborative and growing team, you'll play a key role in shaping programmatic strategies, driving campaign performance, and delivering market-leading solutions across channels including display, video, audio, DOOH, social, and CTV.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of programmatic accounts, building trusted relationships and delivering outstanding client service.
- Drive campaign performance by translating insights into strategic recommendations and actionable optimisation plans.
- Partner with internal trading teams to ensure campaigns are launched, managed, and delivered successfully against agreed objectives.
- Monitor pacing, performance, and profitability metrics, identifying opportunities to maximise outcomes and value for clients.
- Collaborate with agencies, technology partners, and media vendors to deliver innovative and effective programmatic solutions.
- Support the development of guaranteed outcome frameworks and contribute to new product and solution enhancements.
- Share best practice, contribute to team initiatives, and help elevate programmatic excellence across the wider business.
Qualifications
- Experience managing and optimising programmatic campaigns within platforms such as The Trade Desk (TTD) and DV360.
- Strong understanding of performance-focused buying models and campaign delivery across display, video, mobile, and YouTube environments.
- Ability to analyse campaign data, identify meaningful insights, and communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach when working with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
- Advanced Excel skills along with a data-led mindset and strong problem-solving capability.
- Genuine curiosity for emerging programmatic technologies, media innovation, and evolving digital marketing trends.
Publicis Media offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave.
At Publicis Media, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
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