Trader Manager

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global company who support professional and personal development. You will be joining the Trading Team as the lead across the Core Pod reporting directly into the RVP Trading. You will be joining a dynamic and fast paced team where operational excellence, innovation and commercial expertise are key. This is a new role within the structure and this is a great opportunity to make this your own and grow along with the business.

Responsibilities

• Leading Delivery
• Implement and enforce trading best practices – particularly related to campaign management, and product & tool adoption.
• Consistent monitoring 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.
• Making timely decisions, setting clear directions, holding the team accountable to deliver high quality results.
• Planning and Organizing
• Campaign Distribution – ensure even and well-rounded distribution of campaign count and revenue across the regional Traders.
• Prioritization; balancing 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.
• Persuading and Influencing
• 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.
• Engaging key stakeholders to achieve goals, builds internal and external network.
• Innovation
• 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.
• Create an environment where the team can take risks.

Qualifications

• 4 years trading experience
• 1 years Management experience preferred
• Experience in training & developing team members
• Experience in Portfolio Management of high scale accounts
• 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
• Dream to grow your career as the company scales
• Alignment with MiQ's core values

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of DSP capabilities and media landscape
• Experience in portfolio management and trading
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• Us Market Health benefits - covering medical, dental, vision with HSA and FSA options
• Company paid basic life and long-term disability plans
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• A 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 (ask us about this!)
• Continuous education and training
• An open office and casual work atmosphere

Pay

The actual on target earnings of the role are in the $150,000 - $180,000 range. This range may vary for positions outside of Los Angeles as it has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled and does not take into account our bonus and commission structures. Regardless of location, candidates can expect during the first few conversations with MiQ’s Talent team and Hiring Managers to share any approved budget and details on our competitive bonus and commission packages.

Schedule

Not specified