Trader Manager

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING The Trader Manager will be responsible for managing a team of programmatic traders, delivering high levels of campaign performance and client excellence. This person will work closely with leads from other departments such as Account Management and Sales to ensure best practices and efficient processes are followed. In the role you will be accountable for, but not limited to, the following: Leading Delivery Implementation and enforce trading best practices – particularly related to campaign management, and product & tool adoption. Consistent monitoring of weekly performance and pacing as it relates to regional campaigns. Run weekly Pod board sessions – work to identify any opportunities & challenges and turn these into action. Make timely decisions, set clear directions, hold the team accountable to deliver high quality results. Plan and Organize Campaign Distribution – ensure even and well-rounded distribution of campaign count and revenue across the regional Traders. Prioritize; balance what is important now, with both short and long term goals in mind. Coach and develop lead by example – develop and implement best practices, share solutions you have implemented, leave no question unanswered. Conduct bi‑weekly 1‑1s with team of Traders – focused on performance, pacing & trading excellence. Deliver feedback to drive growth. Support and ideate with Traders across complex campaigns, including recommendations and troubleshooting. Trader Development & Career Pathing – create long‑term development plans for reports to help Traders grow at MiQ and in their careers. Persuade and influence – be the trading expert in product execution and client requirements. Partner with Sales Directors & Account Management Leads to drive operational excellence across the team. Consistent dialogue/feedback with Sales and Account Management – be the ‘go-to’ stakeholder for regional trading. Engage key stakeholders to achieve goals, build internal and external network. Innovate – contribute to US‑wide trading strategy, work closely with wider U.S. trader managers to activate national best practices. Work with the Strategic Trading team to test and learn across key product & innovation initiatives. Find new and better ways of working, then apply or implement solutions to new or existing market requirements. Create an environment where the team can take risks. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS 4 years trading experience 1 year Management experience preferred Experience in training & developing team members Experience in Portfolio Management of high scale accounts Experience partnering with commercial leadership Able to demonstrate impact on wider team Good knowledge of the media landscape and digital media technologies In‑depth understanding of DSP capabilities Experience running different verticals, channels and product types Able to demonstrate Trading innovation Experience in analytical/quantitative skills, able to draw insights from large datasets with minimal support Able to maintain a high attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment Quick learner: able to grasp new concepts with ease Forward thinker – an open mind to new ideas Solutions focussed Excellent communication skills: needs to be able to present insights and reports to internal & external stakeholders to a high standard Influencer – Foster & amplify an innovative & high‑performance culture A can‑do attitude to provide energy, drive, and enthusiasm A dream to grow your career as the company scales Alignment with MiQ's core values YOUR PERSONALITY Passion – We love and live what we do Determination – We always find a way to ‘figure it out’ Unity – We hold each other accountable. We win and lose as a team Agility – We anticipate the unexpected, embrace and adapt to change Courage – We dare to think unconventionally BENEFITS & PERKS US MARKET Health benefits – covering medical, dental, vision with HSA and FSA options; Company paid basic life and long‑term disability plans; Employee Assistance Program; Paid maternity and paternity leave; Nursing Mother’s Program; Generous PTO policy in addition to paid holidays; Tax Free Benefits (Commuter/Health/Dependent Care); Inter‑office travel opportunities and a company‑sponsored trip; Continuous education and training; Open office and casual work atmosphere; Pay Transparency. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr TAL Life LTD