Advertising Operations Manager - 6 Month FTC

WHO ARE WE?

Two Circles is a global sports agency. We drive growth for sports properties by delivering deeper connections with fans, through the intelligent use of data and technology.  

We work with some of the world’s biggest sports organisations – including the NFL, Premier League, Formula 1, AFL, Wimbledon and UEFA – and have been named Sport Industry Agency of the Year on more than four occasions. 

We have a team of over 950 Two Circlers working from 14 cities across APAC, North America, and EMEA, serving our expanding international client base.

Data is at the centre of our approach - helping clients to get a better understanding of their customers and deliver insights that influence top-level decision-making. From there, we develop digital products and integrate data and technology solutions that grow audiences and revenue across ticketing, participation, sponsorship and media. 

YOUR ROLE

As an Ad Operations Manager, you will play a leading role in developing Two Circles’ internal capabilities to create, implement, and maintain an end-to-end world class ad ops and programming. From ad sales operations and product development through to ad strategy execution and programmatic revenue optimisation, you will have deep knowledge of the programmatic space and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, improving systems and processes with both internal and external resources. This is a strategic role within our organization that will involve cross-functional work and future-proofing the company for revenue success.

 You will be supporting major global sports properties, and the ability to work independently, lead and mentor a growing team of specialists, and manage client and demand-side relationships will be important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Managing and developing the expansion of TwoCircles’ programmatic capabilities in client-facing role.

·       Advise client and internal product teams on integrating ad revenue opportunities through programmatic and direct-sold initiatives; ability to support the creation of advertising business plans for clients is a desired.

·       Working with client product teams: requirements setting, product definition, product roadmap including build/buy/partner strategy.

·       Working with client/internal commercial teams: advertising GTM and sales strategy and revenue optimization through leveraging relationships across the programmatic advertising ecosystem (agencies, CTV platforms, trading desks and programmatic marketplaces).

·       In conjunction with Data Ops and Engineering: platform integration requirements for advertising.

·       In conjunction with client regional commercial management: develop and drive sales targets, demand generation/activation and content partner development.

·       Own specific revenue-based strategic partnerships (i.e. Google Ad Manager and key programmatic platforms/marketplaces) and manage the communication/requests on behalf of TwoCircles.

·       Determine workflow(s) to determine repeatable execution between post-sale and ad trafficking and reporting, etc.

·       Trafficking support as needed.

·       Training Ad Operations Executives and/or Analysts as needed.
  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

·       4 years+ digital media and or ad operations experience; demonstratable familiarity with GAM and programmatic delivery a must.  

·       Able to deal professionally with members, clients, vendor, and staff at all levels.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·       Able to manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities in a deadline driven environment.

·       Orientation toward providing excellent client service and following through on requests.

·       Strong attention to detail.

·       Demonstratable experience leading executional teams to deliver large-scale supply-side media campaigns and/or programmatic revenue generation in a publisher environment.

In addition, a blend of the following skills is HIGHLY DESIRED:

·       A strong passion for sport and understanding of the sports business industry, particularly the digital space.

·       Experience in consultancy, strategy, multi-platform publisher or agency environments.

·       Highly numerate.

What can we offer you? 

We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package 

• Renowned Team Days often throughout the year  
• Summer Away Days  
• 23 standard days of holiday (+1 Birthday, +1 for a ‘Big Life Event’, +1 Well-being Day, and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays) 
• Discretionary Bonus based on company performance  
• Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases  
• Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Care Plan (Medicash)
• Mobile phone contribution  
• Sport Challenge contribution 
• Gym membership contribution 
• 2x annual kit drops  

Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it. 

Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.