Digital Activation Manager (Programmatic)

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Weve built a dedicated team to support the scale ambition and pace of Samsung - one of the worlds most influential brands. This is an opportunity to work alongside a world-class team of specialists tackle complex challenges and shape innovative people-first marketing that reaches millions of consumers every day.

Youll join a connected community united by a shared purpose: creating meaningful experiences that drive real impact. As part of one high-performing integrated team you will collaborate across disciplines and markets and continually push the boundaries of whats possible. At the heart of it is a culture built on togetherness excellence integrity resilience and humanity. Local by design human-first by nature and ready to move at the Speed of Samsung.

Overview

Weve built a dedicated team to support the scale ambition and pace of Samsung - one of the worlds most influential brands. This is an opportunity to work alongside a world-class team of specialists tackle complex challenges and shape innovative people-first marketing that reaches millions of consumers every day.

Youll join a connected community united by a shared purpose: creating meaningful experiences that drive real impact. As part of one high-performing integrated team you will collaborate across disciplines and markets and continually push the boundaries of whats possible. At the heart of it is a culture built on togetherness excellence integrity resilience and humanity. Local by design human-first by nature and ready to move at the Speed of Samsung.

Were looking for a Digital Activation Manager to lead programmatic and YouTube activation across Samsungs diverse product portfolio from Mobile/Galaxy through to TV & AV and digital appliances. Youll be responsible for delivering best-in-class programmatic and YouTube campaigns that connect millions of Australians with one of the most innovative brands in the world.

Working across a range of campaign objectives and launch phases youll drive activation optimisation and performance through DV360 and YouTube leveraging advanced audience strategies automated bidding solutions and data-led measurement frameworks. Whether its a major product launch a national brand campaign or an always-on program youll play a critical role in shaping how Samsung reaches and engages audiences.

If youre ready to elevate your programmatic expertise work on market-leading campaigns and grow your career with one of the worlds largest communications groups this is your moment.

What key accountabilities does this role have

• Lead end-to-end programmatic and YouTube activation across Samsung Australia campaigns.
• Manage campaign setup trafficking optimisation pacing and budget delivery within DV360.
• Drive YouTube campaign execution across formats including Masthead Select Auction Non-Skip and Connected TV.
• Develop and optimise audience strategies using first-party data remarketing in-market lookalike and custom intent audiences.
• Monitor campaign performance and implement data-driven optimisation recommendations.
• Ensure best practice in brand safety quality assurance governance and campaign taxonomy.
• Utilise advanced measurement and attribution solutions including Conversion Lift Search Lift and Ads Data Hub.
• Partner with internal specialists and client stakeholders to deliver exceptional campaign outcomes

What are the key skills and requirements for this role

• 3 years hands-on experience with DV360 and programmatic media buying.
• Proven experience activating and optimising YouTube campaigns.
• Knowledge of audience targeting campaign measurement and performance optimisation.
• Experience with automated bidding solutions and data-led campaign management.
• Strong attention to detail particularly around QA governance and brand safety.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting results and recommendations. You are a strong collaborator who has a proactive nature and positive mindset.
• Understanding of the Australian digital and programmatic media landscape.
• A strong collaborator with curiosity and a proactive nature and positive mindset.
• Exposure working across a Tier 1 tech retail or mobile client (nice to have) ideally within a multi-market team structure (also a nice to have but not essential).
  
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• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women Égalité enABLE EmbRACE and Écologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave Flexible Public Holidays and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure paid primary carer leave secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors psychologists and professionals through Sonder an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological medical & safety needs.
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