Programmatic Account Manager
Independent AdTech Business
£45- £50k Basic Salary + discretionary bonus + benefits
Location: London (Hybrid)
An established, independent AdTech business is looking to add a Programmatic Account Manager to its growing Account Management function. Operating in the UK market for 5+ years, the company works closely with media agencies to plan, activate and optimise programmatic advertising campaigns across multiple digital channels.
The business is technology-led, with a strong focus on improving decision-making, optimisation and performance outcomes for clients. This is a role that offers real ownership, visibility, and progression within a collaborative environment.
The Role:
This is not a pure relationship AM role and not a hands-on trading role. It sits in between, requiring strong programmatic knowledge and confident client ownership. It is a client-facing role for someone who understands how programmatic campaigns are planned, activated, and optimised; and enjoys owning client relationships end to end.
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Manage a portfolio of agency clients, acting as the primary day-to-day contact
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Lead media planning across programmatic campaigns, translating objectives and KPIs into clear plans
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Work closely with trading teams to ensure campaigns are set up, optimised, and measured effectively
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Confidently discuss campaign performance, optimisation logic and outcomes with clients
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Own reporting, insights, and post-campaign analysis
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Support activity across programmatic channels, with increasing exposure to CTV and broader omnichannel formats
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Build strong, trusted relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
What we are looking for:
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Agency-side experience within programmatic advertising
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Hands-on DSP experience (current or earlier in career)
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Comfortable building media plans and owning client conversations
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Strong understanding of campaign setup, optimisation, and performance measurement
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Organised, commercially minded, and solutions-focused
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Able to balance technical understanding with client-facing responsibility
Key Skills:
Programmatic, DSP, Media Planning, Account Management, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Optimisation, Reporting, Analytics, Agency, CTV, Omnichannel
Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer and 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.