Programmatic Trader (Advertising)

About the position

MiQ has been part of the programmatic landscape since the beginning and that programmatic expertise is the backbone to MiQ's success. Our Programmatic expertise is driven by our trading team. We're looking for a trader to join our growing trading team in one of our fastest growing global regions. You'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with sales, account management, product and analytics on some of the world's most known brands. Whether seated in the Dallas or Chicago office you will have the opportunity to support accounts based in Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Kansas City as well as satellite markets.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishing tasks on time and to a high quality, managing different deadlines and priorities
• Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring that all are performing & pacing optimally
• Setup campaigns to succeed from day 1
• Use critical thinking & analytical skills to analyze complex data sets to make decisions to beat client goals
• Troubleshoot campaign challenges
• Implementing campaign optimizations within the DSPs
• Working across multiple technology platforms including DSPs, Internal BI, Ad servers & Attribution, Brand safety etc.
• Client Reporting & optimization commentary
• Delivery & incremental forecasting
• Staying focused and contributing to projects
• Organizing stakeholders and multiple milestones
• Provide avails, pricing, and strategy recommendations for new campaigns
• Partnering with the other members of the trading team to enhance internal tools & processes
• Feedback & test new Trading products to help drive future enhancements
• Building great relationships with the sales & account management team on your commercial pod
• Working with other commercial teams to deliver custom client solutions
• Crisp and clear communication to external partners/clients or internal stakeholders
• Explaining strategy & optimizations to internal & external partners
• Articulating to clients how MiQ's Trading technology & expertise sets us apart
• Participating in client meetings around performance and strategy
• Working directly from client offices periodically (2-3 days per week)
• Acting with curiosity and finding new and better ways of working
• Using MiQ's proprietary technology to create bespoke campaign setups & custom algorithms

Requirements

• Analytical skills are essential
• Experience with large datasets in Excel and BI tools
• Experience with Xandr, DV360 or TTD DSPs preferred
• 1+ years' experience running programmatic campaigns preferred
• Experience with holding companies or agency trading desks preferred

Nice-to-haves

• A start-up mind-set
• Attention to detail
• Accomplished communicator
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate within a team environment
• Great time management skills
• Motivated - You bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the table
• Determined - You always find a way to 'figure it out'
• A Problem Solver - You are excited by challenging problems and you enjoy working though complex solutions
• Energetic - You enjoy building relationships and bring passion to whatever you do
• Always learning - You know what you know and what you don't, and are always looking to those around you to teach you something new
• Alignment with MiQ's core values
• A can-do attitude, approaching your responsibilities with energy, drive and enthusiasm
• A dream to grow your career as the company scales

Benefits

• Health benefits - covering medical, dental, vision with HSA and FSA options
• Company paid basic life and long-term disability plans
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• A Nursing Mother's Program
• Generous PTO policy in addition to paid holidays
• Tax Free Benefits (Commuter/Health/Dependent Care)
• Inter-office travel opportunities and a company-sponsored trip
• Continuous education and training
• An open office and casual work atmosphere