Job#: 2073110
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Ad Operations Specialist is a critical part of the team; responsible for the strategic implementation and oversight of ad campaign launches by trafficking and management throughout the campaign lifecycle. This role is centered on working closely with the retailer team to guarantee all external vendor campaigns are launched successfully, and performance goals are met. This includes strategic planning support and oversight of campaign set up, traffic, execution, and management.
Job Duties
- Partner with the Account Management team to gather the necessary campaign details for accurate and timely launches, additionally discussing and tracking against the brand’s goals & KPIs
- Collaborate cross-functionally with creative team and product managers to stay proactive on activation duties based on creative pipeline, potential fast track requests, and net new product details coming down the pipeline for activation set-up
- Manage and oversee campaign setup, implementation, and trafficking within various media buying platforms
- Once campaigns are launched, provide confirmation to the Account Management teams as well as provide proof of launch via campaign screenshots
- Work closely with the Account Management teams to provide pacing updates and ensure successful delivery of all campaigns by routinely monitoring campaign performance and delivery; escalate potential delivery issues and optimize campaigns to meet performance goals
- Upon campaign completion, generate campaign reports from the platform and validate for accuracy prior to handing off to respective teams to provide to the brand client
- Be a trusted source of data, insight, and context of ADRM campaigns (offsite, digital out of home)
Skills/Qualifications/Abilities
- Experience with campaign management in a fast-paced environment
- Data-driven and analytical with a strong attention to detail and process
- Proven thought leader in strategic planning and operational efficiencies
- Practical experience in executing activations within programmatic DSPs and related technologies
- Experience with ecommerce media platforms and/or the ability and willingness to learn quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of internal stakeholders and external client partners
- Working knowledge of retail, ecommerce, and digital industry
Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience working within ad networks and publisher platforms
- 2 years of Ad Operations experience at a minimum
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.


