We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Trading and Investment Manager who can lead a team while being hands-on with trading across Social, Search, and Programmatic media. This role requires a combination of tactical expertise in campaign execution and strategic thinking, particularly in driving margin and profitability management. You will manage digital media investments and oversee a team of three traders, ensuring that every campaign not only meets performance KPIs but also delivers strong commercial outcomes. This position suits someone who is ready to progress toward a Head of Trading and Investment role in the future, with a clear focus on commercial optimisation and team leadership.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
- Oversee and actively manage digital trading across key platforms (Social, Search, Programmatic) to ensure optimal media investment, profitability, and campaign performance.
- Lead a team of three digital traders, focusing on professional development and the implementation of best practices.
- Develop and execute digital trading strategies that align with both client objectives and internal profitability targets.
- Negotiate with media suppliers to secure the best pricing, added value, and ensure margins are optimised for agency profitability.
- Analyse and optimise campaigns based on performance data to maximize return on investment (ROI) and contribution to agency margin.
- Innovate within the trading function by adopting new tools, platforms, and processes to maintain a competitive edge while enhancing profitability.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and analytics to continuously improve trading outcomes.
- Cultivate relationships with media owners, platforms, and vendors to ensure advantageous deals that benefit client outcomes and agency margins.
- Provide detailed reports and insights on campaign performance, investment outcomes, and profitability to senior leadership and clients.
- Collaborate with the broader trading and investment teams to influence agency-wide strategies, particularly focusing on digital media’s contribution to overall profitability.
Skills and experience required for this job are:
- Proven experience in digital media trading (Social, Search, and Programmatic).
- Leadership ability, developing and managing teams in a high-performance environment.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Analytical and data-driven mindset, with expertise in optimising media investments to achieve both performance and profitability goals.
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
- Forward-thinking, with a passion for leveraging new tools and strategies to improve trading efficiency and profitability.
- Ambition to grow into a senior leadership role, with a clear focus on the financial success of the agency.
Preferred experience:
- 2+ years’ experience working in an agency environment, managing multiple accounts while ensuring campaign profitability.
- Familiarity with media trading platforms, programmatic technologies, and tools that support margin optimisation.
- A track record of delivering cost-efficient media buys that enhance both client outcomes and agency profitability.
We offer:
- A collaborative, innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
- Opportunities to work with high-profile clients and cutting-edge media technologies.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- A supportive team that values your contributions and invests in your success.
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible work arrangements.
