Sr. SSP Integration Manager

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we're making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.


Job Summary

We are on the lookout for a SSP Demand Integrations Sr. Manager with a background in programmatic advertising technology and CTV/Streaming. This role is instrumental in optimizing demand into FreeWheel's programmatic module, enhancing products, API functionality, and integrations in collaboration with our partners to maximize yield monetization for our sell-side partners. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise and a track record of driving revenue growth through innovative programmatic solutions with partners (SSPs, DSPs, etc).

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Core Responsibilities 

  • Develop strategies to optimize demand to be leveraged for fine-tuning FreeWheel's programmatic efficiency to attract optimal buyer engagement and maximize monetization 

  • Applies deep knowledge of the programmatic landscape and leading connected TV ad serving platforms to partner optimizations and product development. 

  • Identify and communicate Freewheel products’ unique value proposition and revenue opportunity to sell-side and ad serving partners. 

  • Engage in conversations with sell-side partners, securing product commitments that align with FreeWheel's monetization strategies. 

  • Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional teams both internally and externally, aligning SSP programmatic strategies with broader business objectives and operational excellence. 

  • Participate in Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews with sell-side partners. 

  • Leverage extensive experience in supply/demand path optimization and advanced API development to drive efficiencies and superior ad performance. 

  • Identifies growth areas to and key upsell opportunities for additional company technologies and services, in alignment with clients’ business goals and priorities. 

  • Works cross-functionally to execute go-to-market strategies and drive initiatives.  

  • Represents company at industry events, cultivating business relationships and trust within the programmatic ecosystem. 

  • Understands the premium video advertising business, the TV and cable industry, and the challenges facing a typical enterprise media company. 

  • Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of business significance and IP of FreeWheel. 

   

  Required Skills and Qualifications: 

  • 5-7+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, with a significant focus on video and connected