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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Trading Desk Manager to lead our programmatic buying operations. This is a high-impact role for someone with strong commercial instincts and a track record of delivering exceptional performance at scale.
Trading Desk Manager Key Duties
Oversee the agency trading desk, ensuring performance and profitability.
Manage a team of traders across multiple platforms.
Liaise with media owners to secure premium inventory.
Develop and implement trading strategies to maximise ROI.
Ensure compliance with brand safety and quality standards.
What are we looking for?
5+ years’ programmatic/trading desk experience.
Strong leadership and commercial acumen.
Experience in managing large budgets and teams.
Expertise in optimisation and performance analysis.
Measures of Success
3 months: Establish relationships with team and key partners.
6 months: Deliver consistent trading performance across accounts.
12 months: Enhance trading desk profitability and efficiency.
Benefits
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Performance-related bonus scheme
Workplace Pension Scheme
Comprehensive Private Healthcare Policy provided by AXA Healthcare (includes 24/7 GP)
£500 Dental Cashback Scheme provided by AXA
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing programmes
Gym membership discounts
Fully structured workforce Learning and Development (L&D) programme
We Are JACK RYAN
JACK RYAN are one of the fastest-growing independent media agencies in the UK. With an extensive client portfolio across the UK, Europe & Asia, we work across a number of verticals including Recruitment, Financial Services, Government, Health & Education. We’re an agency on track to disrupt the sector with our market-leading data-driven solutions and client experience. JACK RYAN was recently recognised as a Best Places To Work™ 2025.
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