Programmatic Deal Desk Manager

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology and innovation, with a wide range of products and services that are used by millions of people around the world.  The Samsung Ads business has developed a proprietary ad platform that leverages unique first party TV data to help brands connect to their audience as they explore content across desktop, mobile, tablets and our Connected TVs.  The Samsung Ad Platform delivers high-quality audience targeting powered by three key components: first-party audience data at scale, world-class data science, and brand-safe cross-device ad inventory.

As streaming expands consumer options and access to premium content, Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported TV (FAST) and on-demand (AVOD) service, has seen remarkable growth. Now with 88 million monthly active users and an over 50% increase in global viewership YoY, Samsung TV Plus’ audience scale and engagement make it the #1 app in the U.S. on the #1 TV brand.

We are currently looking for a talented, highly motivated Programmatic Deal Desk Manager to support our direct sales team and optimize programmatic advertising performance. As we continue to expand our programmatic business the Deal Desk Manager will play a vital role in driving the success of Private Marketplace (PMP) and Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) deals. This individual will proactively monitor deal performance, troubleshoot advanced programmatic issues, and act as a resource for the Ad Sales team.

With the rapid growth of programmatic activation in Connected TV, the Deal Desk Manager should have should have strong understanding of programmatic advertising, is an expert at operating in SSPs, and has exceptional analytical skills. Additionally, this individual will be the consummate team-player and have the ability to work collaboratively across the sales organization within a fluid and fast-paced environment.

This position is based in New York, NY. If you're interested in joining a rapidly growing team working to build a unique, world-class advertising sales organization with a relentless focus on data and customer experience, you've come to the right place.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively monitor PMP and PG deal performance across tech stack
• Analyze deal data to identify trends, troubleshoot under-delivery, and recommend optimizations
• Ensure deals are set up correctly with proper targeting, pricing, inventory, allocation, and creative specifications
• Act as the primary point of contact for resolving advanced programmatic issues related to deal execution, delivery discrepancies, or technical errors
• Collaborate with internal teams (Ad Ops, Product, Sales) to address challenges quickly and effectively
• Partner closely with the direct sales team to provide insights into deal performance and recommend strategies for improving outcomes
• Educate sales team members on programmatic best practices, including deal types, targeting options, and troubleshooting processes
• Own regular reporting on PMP/PG deal performance metrics for internal stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of PMP/PG deals, DSPs, SSPs, ad servers and how they interact within the programmatic ecosystem
• 5-7+ years of experience in programmatic advertising or digital media operations, specifically in the CTV landscape
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to ad delivery, targeting, creative specs, etc…
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in SSPs and ad servers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and good follow-through
• Comfortable working cross-functionally, managing and navigating internal relationships successfully 
• Bachelor's Degree; MBA or other advanced degree a plus

The salary range for this role is expected to be between $130,000 and $145,000.  Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

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