Programmatic Supply Manager

Job purpose

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So, every day, we share our client’s stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalised service and strategy connect media, consumers, and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their view for the better. At MMGY we inspire people to go places.

Part of MMGY Global, MMGY TravelDesk is an integrated programmatic and digital advertising business specialising in travel. TravelDesk blends programmatic strategy with innovative data and creative products to deliver highly successful campaigns for global travel clients.

As a Supply Manager, you will join the TravelDesk division based in the MMGY EMEA offices in London.

Duties and responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for external programmatic supply partners, publishers and SSP’s representing TravelDesk’s US and UK/EU markets
• Working with VP of Operations to develop and own the global supply and partnership strategy
• Collaborate with MMGY’s media teams and TravelDesk’s technical operations teams to identify opportunities and inform supplier partnership strategy
• Work with the programmatic strategy and internal media teams educating and increasing awareness and adoption of new solutions and products
• Drive incremental value through existing partnerships, operational optimisation and partner relationship management
• Explore and establish relationships with programmatic supply side platforms, vendors and publishers to create best-in-class solutions
• Negotiate commercial deals
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all partnerships and supply-side operations adhere to industry regulations, data privacy laws, and brand safety guidelines

Role Requirements

• Must be a self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial and fast-moving environment where initiative and innovative thinking are actively encouraged.
• Relationship management experience is essential. Having the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed for internal team and supply side relationship management.
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in programmatic.
• Demonstrable knowledge of programmatic advertising technologies and buying structures.
• Experience working with DSP/SSP, vendors and publishers to deliver innovative and best in class programmatic solutions.
• Organisational skills including prioritising, scheduling, time management and meeting deadlines.
• Must be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Preferred but not essential. Experience in the Travel and Tourism industry.

Our industry-leading benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule
• Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 personal days and year-end holiday break
• Private medical, life and income protection insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company
• Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in
• Weekly fresh fruit deliveries
• Dog friendly office
• Cycle to work scheme/Season Ticket Loan
• Work from anywhere / work from any office benefits

Who Are We? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.