Senior Programmatic Trader

Senior Programmatic Trader

Full-Time 50000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Shape Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage and optimise programmatic campaigns across various DSPs for diverse clients.
  • Company: Ambitious programmatic agency with a fantastic culture and growing client list.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, unlimited holiday, and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Opportunities for team socials, travel, and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Excel your career in a dynamic environment while making a measurable impact.
  • Qualifications: 3-4 years of programmatic trading experience and strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.

An exciting, unique opportunity for a Senior Programmatic Trader with hands-on experience with DSPs to join this ambitious programmatic agency, boasting a fantastic culture, a growing client list, and great scope for career development. This is an ideal role for someone looking to excel their career with this fast-growing agency, who is curious, data-literate, and excited to grow in a dynamic, programmatic environment.

The Role

We’re looking for a Programmatic Trader with around 3-4 years’ hands-on experience in the digital media space. You’ll be responsible for the setup, management, and optimisation of programmatic campaigns, working across a variety of clients and verticals. You’ll be a data-led problem solver who enjoys digging into performance insights, testing creative and audience hypotheses, and delivering measurable impact for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, build, and optimise programmatic campaigns across DSPs (DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon, Spotify amongst others)
  • Manage campaign pacing, performance, budgets, and reporting
  • Analyse campaign data to inform strategy and real-time optimisations
  • Collaborate with internal teams on creative, strategy, and reporting
  • Work directly with client leads to ensure campaign goals are exceeded
  • Stay up-to-date with programmatic trends, tools, and best practices
  • Contribute to agency growth by identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation

What We’re Looking For

  • 3-4 years of experience in programmatic media trading
  • Hands-on experience with TTD, DV360, any other DSPs would be a bonus
  • Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data platforms
  • Problem solving mindset
  • Experience in Excel/Google sheets (pivot tables, look ups, etc).
  • Clear understanding of audience targeting, inventory types, and performance metrics
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What's on offer?

  • A competitive starting salary based on experience (up to £55k depending on exp.)
  • Private Healthcare and benefits
  • Extremely Competitive Maternity/Paternity cover
  • Private Members club
  • Opportunities for flexible working
  • Team socials and travel opportunities
  • Unlimited holiday scheme

If you are a motivated, ambitious, experienced Trading candidate with the above experience and looking to progress your digital career with this fast-growing digital business, please apply immediately!

Senior Programmatic Trader employer: Shape Recruitment

Join a dynamic and ambitious programmatic agency that prioritises a fantastic work culture and offers extensive career development opportunities. With a growing client list and a focus on innovation, this role as a Senior Programmatic Trader provides the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while enjoying benefits like private healthcare, unlimited holiday, and flexible working arrangements. Be part of a team that values collaboration and creativity, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact in the digital media space.

Shape Recruitment

Contact Details:

Shape Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Programmatic Trader

DSP Experience
Programmatic Campaign Management
Data Analysis
Performance Optimisation
Client Collaboration
Audience Targeting
Inventory Management