Programmatic Trader

Summary

At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn't just what we do—it's who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That's why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it's a way of life.

Here, you'll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential. Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time.

Now, we are seeking a Programmatic Trader to join our team. This position is responsible for the day-to-day setup, activation and ongoing optimization of programmatic media campaigns and provides in-house subject matter expertise to media planning, engagement strategy and marketing intelligence teams. The Programmatic Trader will be part of a rapidly growing team of SMEs within a well established pharma marketing agency and the ideal candidate is someone who is excited to help us evolve quickly.  

Ready to make a difference and be part of something extraordinary? Join us on this journey toward a healthier, happier world! Apply now! 

What You'll Do

• Partner with Media Strategy leads across brands to bring programmatic recommendations and technical strategies to market 
• Perform pre-launch campaign builds, pixel creation, creative trafficking, UTM tracking, and other tasks related to programmatic trading  
• Handle the day-to-day trading efforts for a portfolio of accounts, actively supporting junior traders as needed  
• QA line items for proper setup, ensuring various types of creative tags and pixels are properly trafficked within DSPs  
• Begin to develop areas of expertise in platform capabilities and act as a thought leader within your channel 
• Assists in proposal development, and in particular works as an authority on trading-related topics  
• Update campaign trackers with correct campaign/placement/line item information and adserver/verification metrics 
• Monitor pacing and delivery of campaigns, assessing pixel activity and third party tracking  
• Working with publisher team to implement, troubleshoot and optimize various types of programmatic deals  
• Contribute to reports used to identify opportunities for campaign improvement and/or ensuring stakeholders are kept informed on campaign performance  
• Developing technical skills in the utilization of relevant digital ad technology platforms such as DSPs, Ad Servers, DMPs and Third-Party Verification tools 
  
  

What Makes You A Great Fit

• 2 years programmatic specific experience hands on keyboard in DSPs 
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)  
• Previous experience using PulsePoint, Beeswax, DV360, The Trade Desk or other DSPs 
• Has previously owned the activations of several clients' campaigns from start to finish.  
• Effective time management skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlines  
• Exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset  
• Ambition to learn about products, technology, customers, and competitors  
• Strong quantitative skills coupled with real passion for mining insights from very large datasets  
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, Creating Charts, Basic Formulas, etc.)  
• Thrive in fast paced, dynamic working environments and self motivated to excel at all times  
• Naturally curious with a continuous desire to grow knowledge base and learn more  
• Takes extreme ownership for projects and maintains high standards on all work 
• Operates with a combined analytical and creative mindset when trouble shooting and problem solving with the broader team 
• Brings a sense of humor and a positive attitude to the workplace 
  
  

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401k with Company match of 50% on the first 6%
• Adoption Assistance – Up to $2,500 of financial assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability providing 100% of salary coverage
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents (4 weeks)
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 Holidays and End of Year Office Closure
• Company provided Learning and Development opportunities
• Free lunch Wednesdays
• Wellness Program
  
  

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $100,000. The starting salary offer will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. The company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.

At AbelsonTaylor Group (ATG), we love science, art, and data. Since our beginnings in 1981, ATG has been singularly focused on health, wellness, and pharma products – not sneakers, beer, or cars (though we like those things, too). Besides being passionate about our purpose, we are dedicated to our people and their professional growth and fulfillment. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to bring together people with unique skills and varied backgrounds to work toward common goals. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday each week in our Chicago office. We make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who require schedule accommodations.

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