Programmatic Sales Director, 6 months FTC

Introduction

We are a specialist recruitment firm representing a confidential client in the premium media and experiences sector. The business operates a high impact digital environment with large format inventory, welcoming blue chip advertisers and leading agencies. The focus is on programmatic growth, brand partnerships, and data driven innovation.The Role

Lead programmatic revenue growth, shape the go to market strategy, build executive relationships with DSPs and platforms, and establish the proposition as a category leader. Work cross functionally with commercial, product, and ad ops to refine inventory, packaging, and delivery, consistently exceeding ambitious targets.Responsibilities

Own and scale strategic DSP partnerships, identify and onboard new partners, deliver against revenue objectives, report on sell through and conversionDevelop programmatic ready media kits, proposals, and executive presentations, respond to platform requirements with pace and clarityMap and engage senior stakeholders across DSPs, ad exchanges, and buying platforms, negotiate and finalise high value agreementsEnable internal teams on programmatic workflows and best practices, uplift client experience end to endTrack market trends and the competitive landscape, provide insight led recommendations to leadershipYou, Skills and Experience

5 to 7 years in programmatic sales selling to DSPs across DOOH, CTV, or omnichannel, with a proven record of exceeding targetsWe are very open to senior profiles with deeper track records in building and scaling programmatic revenue streamsStrong network of programmatic planners and buyers at agencies and OOH specialists, confident commercial strategist, highly collaborative with ad opsDeep knowledge of RTB and OpenRTB, open exchange and PMP in DOOH or CTV, guaranteed and non guaranteed buys, and direct deal brokeringExceptional communication, persuasion, and negotiation, consultative and adaptable in fast paced, target driven environments, data driven approachAble to start within two weeks of offerPackage and Benefits

Base salary £80 to £85k, performance incentives, 24 days annual leave, private medical after a qualifying period, life assurance, pension salary sacrifice, retail discount scheme, employee assistance programme, professional learning access, central London office presence.Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this ..... full job details .....