JOB OVERVIEW:

PadSquad is redefining the media partnership model with creative solutions that transform how brands connect with consumers. We help brands and agencies make creative perform by delivering impactful digital and video advertising experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results. Through every campaign, PadSquad pairs high-quality creative with smart media activation, helping partners get more from their digital investments without the confusion of an agency model.

The Media Trading team’s central mission is to maintain and unlock additional revenue while increasing operational efficiency through scalable processes. As a Media Trader, you will be hyper-focused on our core objectives: protecting revenue by ensuring timely campaign launches and adherence to our defined SLAs and benchmarks, while driving performance through data-informed optimization.

This is a fully remote role open to candidates based in the United States with focus on Midwest timezones hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive operational excellence through ownership of the entire campaign lifecycle, from campaign setup to final delivery

• Independently manage a portfolio of programmatic campaigns across multiple DSPs, proactively troubleshooting delivery, pacing, and discrepancy issues

• Provide guidance and insights on campaign best practices and optimization opportunities, applying data-driven strategies to improve KPI performance

• Identify new opportunities to improve setup and performance while working closely with Customer Success to ensure client satisfaction

• Analyze historical and live campaign datasets to drive successful delivery, as well as inform the future of our product offerings

• Partner with Account Management on client-facing reporting, performance narratives, and optimization recommendations

• Collaborate across departments (Product, Marketing, Sales, etc.) to identify and develop new opportunities within the digital marketing space

• Mentor junior traders and contribute to process documentation and team best practices
  Own and exceed annual revenue targets through new business development and account expansion 

   

JOB REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

• 3+ years of ad operations / campaign management experience required

• Hands-on experience with major SSPs and DSPs — including but not limited to Yahoo, DV360, The Trade Desk, and StackAdapt

• Working knowledge of deal ID management (PMP), brand safety and verification tools (e.g., IAS, DoubleVerify), and third-party ad serving (CM360/Flashtalking/etc.)

• Experience with programmatic mobile rich media highly preferred

• Proficiency in Excel for campaign analysis (pivot tables, large dataset manipulation)

• Ability to build excellent rapport, train, mentor, and manage expectations with internal stakeholders

• Service-minded, flexible, fast learner with a curious mindset and a can-do mentality

• Strong verbal and written communication and persuasive skills
  
  

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

• PadSquad is committed to hiring individuals who not only excel in their craft but also contribute meaningfully to our collaborative and growth-driven culture. Through this structured and deliberate process, we ensure that every addition to the Sales team reflects our company’s standards of professionalism, partnership, and performance.
  
  

SALARY & BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits and a comfortable work schedule. We value diversity, and are an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Comprehensive Health Insurance plans

• Generous PTO package (Paid company holidays are observed throughout the year)

• 401K Retirement Savings Program

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter via the link below:

APPLY FOR MEDIA TRADER