Manager, Programmatic

Company DescriptionAbout Spark Foundry: Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients’ brands, and to buy more products and services from them. Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world’s best and most beloved brands and companies. We combine boutique-caliber insights and service with the buying clout and first-look access of a global leader, bringing the heat to challenger brands that want to act like giants, and to giant brands that want to act like challengers. With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry’s best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And by applying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today’s challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come. Because we know that heat arises the intersection of complementary forces, our professionals come from myriad disciplines and backgrounds: data, analytics, and insights, content and creative production, communications and strategy, finance and marketing, and sociology, psychology, and other liberal arts disciplines. Job DescriptionOverview: The Manager owns strategic planning and campaign execution for an assigned client. This position is both strategic and tactical in scope, requiring the Manager to independently generate strategic insights for the campaigns in their portfolio, and implement campaigns with the support of Programmatic Analysts. Managers train Programmatic Analysts on client specific requirements, providing expertise in optimization strategies and guidance on best practices related to client communication. The ideal candidate will have prior online trafficking and campaign management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and prior experience with bid management platforms and active campaign optimization. Managers must possess a strong inner drive to contribute. We’re looking for a highly motivated Programmatic Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to work across one of the world’s largest hospitability brands. Being a part of this GLOBAL team will afford the right individual with the opportunity to contribute to a renowned leading global travel brand that is committed to innovation and cutting edge media opportunitiesRole Objectives:

Effectively communicate digital strategies and rational for tactical approaches for each campaign

Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) while meeting or surpassing client performance expectations

Oversight of larger and more strategic accounts and client relationships

Develop, grow, and maintain relationships with programmatic customers through exceptional client service

Formulate proposals for new client opportunities

Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch

Partner with Analytics team on campaign measurement reporting and insights generation

Provide regular insights to clients detailing performance, campaign optimizations, and new opportunities

Work with media partners to ensure accurate platform implementation

Troubleshoot issues on all pre-production and live campaigns

Oversee campaign QA process

Provide monthly auditing reports to Agency partners and actualize bill/pay systems when applicable

Lead and assist in coaching, managing, and educating Campaign Managers and Campaign Specialists, helping to support campaigns

Attend client meetings, as needed

Participate in regular knowledge share sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing campaign performance

Qualifications

Must have 3+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations

Client facing experience with the ability to identify risks and effectively manage through issues

Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions

Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Strong project management skills

Strong desire to contribute to a team

Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $70,000-$110,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 03/11/2024.23-7048