Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic Retail

DEPT®•CO, US, AZ, US, UT, US, OR, US, CA, US, WA, US - Remote, WA

1d•$120 - $130•Remote

About The Position

DEPT® is seeking a Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic to lead successful Programmatic campaigns through media buying sophistication and operational excellence within their retail vertical. This position is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of Account Managers and Coordinators. While DEPT® is a remote-first company, this role requires candidates to be located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones.

Requirements

5+ years of Programmatic media experience, preferably in Display/Video Programmatic trading expertise in retail DSPs such as Walmart, Target and Best Buy
Fluent in a variety of DSPs (TTD & DV360 preferred)
Strong problem solving, strategic mindset and communication skills
Cross functional experience interfacing with planning, adops and data analytics teams
Candidates must be located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones.

Nice To Haves

Deep experience in Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel and other retail ad tech
Standard reporting and insight writing

Responsibilities

Own and manage campaign performance across key Retail Media Networks including Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, and Target DSP
Hands-on campaign trading and optimization with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail
Manage reporting and performance tracking through Q4 and key promotional periods
Monitor and optimize and build upon currently active retail DSP program, ensuring Q4 performance goals are met
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a lean environment
A self-starter who takes full ownership of their book of business with minimal oversight
Collaborate with internal teams to provide data-driven recommendations and programmatic insights