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Programmatic Solutions Manager

London
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ABOUT US

At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.

We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business.

THE ROLE

OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation, and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by establishing best-in-class programmatic trading standards, campaign performance and communication to our clients to grow existing and support new programmatic spends.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

  • Lead on the trading & setup of programmatic campaigns
  • Ensure optimal & full delivery of campaigns
  • Proactively troubleshoot and communicate solutions both internally and externally
  • Develop best-in-class internal operating practices
  • Support Client and Business Directors on programmatic pitches, PCAs and QBRs where relevant
  • Champion & demonstrate the capabilities of Talon’s proprietary products both internally and externally
  • Work closely with product and development to direct technological advancements at Talon
  • Build external relationships with key activation leads within agencies
  • Work closely with chosen DSP partners to curate and traffic inventory for campaigns
  • Work closely with chosen SSP partners to understand where technologies can be complimentary
  • Take the lead on resolving client/campaign issues as and when they arise
  • Identify opportunities for upweights and work with Client & Business Directors to secure incremental revenues
  • Ensure rebooking of campaigns via impeccable performance and delivery
  • Attend industry events to understand the full programmatic ecosystem and opportunities for business growth
  • Work as part of a wider Programmatic Team to continue growth trajectory and maintain Talon's position as one of the market leaders in this space

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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

💥 Bold Skills

  • A trusted senior-level client campaign partner
  • An understanding of the programmatic online and OOH landscapes
  • Sound knowledge of Talon’s proprietary data and technology offering

🤝 Human Skills

  • A proactive self-starter with an appetite to develop
  • Highly organised and proven ability to deliver excellent client service
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

🧠 Smart Skills

  • A solution-oriented mindset is a must for this role
  • Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work efficiently to execute tasks accordingly
  • Ability to read performance beyond surface KPIs
  • Strong understanding of the media landscape and an understanding of marketing and media objectives

AS WELL AS

  • Proven ability to setup, traffic and trade campaigns with the greatest level of care and attention
  • Track record of hitting client & business KPIs consistently
  • Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem (omnichannel knowledge is preferred)
  • First class relationship management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally
  • Experience of working in multiple DSPs/SSPs is preferred
  • 3+ years of programmatic trading experience preferred

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OUR TEAM

We make out-of-home advertising as measurable, flexible, and data-driven as digital without losing its real-world impact.

Through programmatic execution, we connect brands with audiences in contextually relevant moments, delivering smarter planning, dynamic creativity, and accountable performance at scale.

WHY US

"The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon

OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

WE ARE BOLD

  • As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
  • We embrace change
  • We challenge respectfully
  • We lead the way

WE ARE HUMAN

  • We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
  • We value collaboration and togetherness
  • We are empathetic
  • We embrace individuality

WE ARE SMART

  • Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
  • We grow and learn
  • We are trusted
  • We are mission possible

Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.

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Skills

Programmatic Trading
DSP Management
SSP Management
Out Of Home (OOH) Advertising
Campaign Setup
Client Relationship Management
Performance Analysis
Omnichannel Strategy
Inventory Curation
Trafficking
Presentation Skills
Stakeholder Communication

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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