Description

Xaxis is seeking for a Programmatic Trading Executive to join the fast-growing team in Hong Kong.

Xaxis works in partnership with GroupM agencies to provide programmatic audience buying solutions for its clients across a wide range of digital media channels. The Operation team is responsible for the successful execution of these strategies across that range of channels in line with the brief received.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Senior Operations and Product Manager.

3 best things about the job:

1. Everyone plays a part in our success – We love to hear your voice always. You are not bounded by your main job duties but also encouraged to making new suggestions.
2. Work with the pioneer in the digital media industry - Xaxis is a leading programmatic media company which combines proprietary technology, unique data assets and exclusive media relationships with the brightest team of audience analysts, data scientists and software engineers.
3. It is innovative and dynamic. There are new things constantly evolving and developing, and we are never static. We believe in the power of digital media to transform the way businesses and consumers can interact.

Measures of success – 

In three months:

• Manage and get familiar with the whole programmatic operation workflow, from trafficking, campaign setup to reporting

In six months:

• Able to handle all kinds of programmatic trading duties independently
• Ability to spot, investigate and sort out any problem with the campaigns
• Responsible for data entries and schedule revision in booking system

In 12 months:

• Well-equipped with campaign management skills
• Being experienced as a senior role to offer trainings to new comers

 
Responsibilities of the role: 

• Support the Programmatic Trading Team in executing all campaigns with Client Development Team closely
• Handle day to day trafficking, campaign setup & operational requests.
  
• Closely monitor all campaigns to ensure the delivery and performance is on track, report any anomalies to Senior Operations and Product Manager.
• Responsible for generating weekly and month end reports and all campaigns are reported with commentaries and optimization insights & strategies
• Enter new bookings and revise schedule if required in booking system
• Provide administrative support to Programmatic Trading Team

What you will need:

• 1-2 years professional experience with digital marketing agency, ad network or other digital media company
• Knowledge along with a passion for digital
• Result-oriented with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision once objectives have been set.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Experience managing digital ad campaigns, - display, video, mobile or paid search
• Applied knowledge of 3rd party ad serving, website tracking and associated technologies
• Understanding of programmatic buying, including DSPs/SSPs, RTB, ad exchanges, DMPs, audience targeting will be a bonus.
• Good command in written and spoken English and Cantonese
• Proficiency on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Cantonese speaking is a must.
• Fresh graduates would be considered as Programmatic coordinator.

About Xaxis
Xaxis is a global digital media platform that programmatically connects advertisers to audiences across all addressable channels. Through the expert use of proprietary data and advertising technology along with unparalleled media relationships, Xaxis delivers results for over 2,800 clients in 45 markets across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. Advertisers working with Xaxis achieve exceptionally high return on advertising spend through the company’s proprietary media products, as well as through its specialist companies, Light Reaction, Bannerconnect, plista and ActionX.  For more information, visit www.xaxis.com.

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s small yet highly dynamic and efficient media market means it gets to operate with agility. Its internet and digital penetration continues to grow year-on-year, and has the highest smartphone penetration in Asia Pacific at 87%, while tablet ownership clocks in at 57%. Hong Kong’s digital market boasts a healthy mix of local, regional and global players, providing new opportunities in the media space.

If you want a future in media and communications, and believe in Hong Kong’s belief of “work hard, play hard”, there is clearly no place more vibrant, challenging and exciting than Hong Kong, where opportunities for you to innovate and grow are unparalleled.

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