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Snr Programmatic Trading Director

Sphere Digital Recruitment
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Programmatic Trading Director position offers a salary of up to £180K OTE.
  • The role involves leading and managing a UK programmatic trading division of over 25 people, setting trading strategy, and driving operational excellence.
  • Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in programmatic trading with significant leadership exposure and a deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem.
  • The position requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a high-performance culture within the team.
  • The successful candidate will represent the business in high-level client conversations and collaborate with various teams to improve outcomes and performance.

Senior Programmatic Trading Director - Programmatic Media - Up to £180K OTE

The Company

Our client is a global programmatic media company delivering performance and brand-led solutions for top-tier advertisers. With a strong international presence and deep trading expertise, they help agencies and brands achieve smarter, faster, and more scalable outcomes through advanced data, tech, and service. Their UK team is a market leader, and they are now hiring a senior figure to lead and shape the future of their trading function.

The Job

  • Lead and manage the UK programmatic trading division (25+ people) across multiple levels, channels, and client verticals

  • Set trading strategy and drive operational excellence, innovation, and delivery across all programmatic campaigns

  • Collaborate with commercial, product, client services, and operations teams to improve outcomes and performance

  • Own senior relationships with DSPs, data providers, and technology partners

  • Foster a high-performance culture and oversee hiring, development, and team growth

  • Represent the business in high-level client conversations, pitches, and industry forums

  • Act as a key member of the UK leadership team, driving forward business goals and trading excellence

You

  • 7+ years of experience in programmatic trading, with significant team leadership exposure

  • Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem across display, video, CTV, and omnichannel media

  • Track record of scaling teams and driving revenue through trading innovation and operational rigour

  • Strong commercial mindset and ability to align trading strategy with wider business goals

  • Comfortable in senior stakeholder environments, with excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Strategic thinker, but also hands-on and adaptable when needed

Apply NowJack Fitzpatrick -Senior Consultant - Ad Ops, Programmatic & Account Management

Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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