James Johnson
Associate Director - EMEA
I have spent the last 7 years building relationships with advertising technology, marketing technology, agency and media owner professionals across EMEA
I have helped to build high-performing sales, client services & ad operations teams across London, Germany, Paris and North America.
I work in a transparent and consultative with whilst always trying to deliver an amazing customer journey. I can assist with the following:
Ad Operations & Programmatic Buying
Account Management & Customer Success
Digital sales
Technical Account Management
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Area's of Specialism: Programmatic, Advertising Operations, Account Management, Digital Sales & Agency Sales.
James Johnson's Jobs
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Programmatic Lead - Management Consultancy
London
GBP
Programmatic Lead – Management Consultancy Salary - £75,000 to £80,0001-2 days per week in the office with Friday afternoons off in the summer Our client is a leading consultancy who are looking for a Programmatic Lead to join their growing London team.You would join a large team of specialists and gain the opportunity to learn across a wide range of digital channels, outside of your own specialism. They’re looking for a manager who is able to lead a team, and to demonstrate in-depth experience across digital and programmatic. They work with the world’s largest advertisers globally, so this is an amazing learning opportunity for someone that is genuinely interested in the ad-tech space. The Role· Provide services across key clients across programmatic, digital, social and search. You don’t need experience in all areas as you would utilize your colleagues’ other specialisms· Consulting with clients on their best AdTech strategies · Deliver AdTech projects to new and existing clients· Audit clients on their AdTech stack and make new partner recommendations· Conduct SPO reviews for clients Experience· A good understanding but more importantly, a passion for digital advertising and the AdTech ecosystem· Team management experience of around 4-6 people· Experience working with DSPs – DV360, The Trade Desk, Amobee, Xandr, Adform.· Knowledge of DMPs, SSPs or any upcoming AdTech products· Strong project management and a consultative, client services nature Get in touch if you’d like to find out more
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AdTech Consultant
London
GBP
AdTech Consultant Salary - £45,000 to £52,0001-2 days per week in the office with Friday afternoons off in the summer Our client is a leading consultancy who are looking for an AdTech specialist to join their growing London team. You would join a large team of specialists and gain the opportunity to learn across a wide range of digital channels, outside of your own specialism. This is an extremely varied role. Their team already has great talent from across all areas of the ecosystem and are now looking to add an ad-tech specialist. Someone that can help a brand select which DSP they should partner with, help a client to review their supply path for example. They work with the world’s largest advertisers globally, so this is an amazing learning opportunity for someone that is genuinely interested in the ad-tech space. The Role· Provide services across key clients across programmatic, digital, social and search. You don’t need experience in all areas as you would utilize your colleagues’ other specialisms· Deliver AdTech projects to new and existing clients· Audit clients on their AdTech stack and make new partner recommendations· Conduct SPO reviews for clients Experience · A good understanding but more importantly, a passion for digital advertising and the AdTech ecosystem· Experience working with DSPs – DV360, The Trade Desk, Amobee, Xandr, Adform.· Knowledge of DMPs, SSPs or any upcoming AdTech products· Strong project management and a consultative, client services nature Get in touch if you’d like to find out more
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Head of Programmatic Operations - DSP
London
GBP
Head of Programmatic Operations – DSP Salary - £60,000 to £70,0001-2 days per week in the office Our client is a leading Programmatic Tech.The business has been experiencing phenomenal growth over the last two years and they’re now hiring a Head of Programmatic to lead their UK operations team. They’re a Demand Side Platform (DSP) who have always had product innovation at the heart of the business. Consistently improving and developing their tech suite. If you like the idea of managing and growing a team of programmatic traders, then this could be the role for you The Role· Management and development of the UK operations team. Leadership and managing the career progression of your team· Being the main point of contact for their self-serve clients.· Helping clients to define their programmatic strategy· Work closely with the UK Managing Director and Commercial Director for the UK strategyExperience· Experience as a programmatic buying specialist. Using multiple DSPs· Experience of mentoring or managing programmatic traders / buyers· Client facing and the ability to work in partnership with key clients· Passion to keep up to date with the programmatic ecosystem Get in touch if of interest?
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Senior Account Manager - SSP
London
Senior Account Manager – AdTech SSP Salary - £55k to £65k + 30%bonus Our client is a omnichannel SSP that is just about to expand further across EMEA after their acquisition last year. Their tech partners with brands, publishers and DSPs across online video, connected TV and native. They’re hiring for a Senior Account Manager for their London team. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the programmatic landscape. You will manage relationships with their trading desk partners and everything post sale. They’re looking for someone to become an expert in their technology and be comfortable with campaign troubleshooting and client lunches. The Role· Work closely with the Head of Account Management, and look after a assigned list of key clients. Ensure these clients are achieving the results they require.· Partner with sales, onboard new accounts and help grow existing clients· Become an expert in their SSP technology· Provide training and product updates to clients· Establish strong relationships with key decision makers across your key accounts Experience· A good knowledge of different campaign metrics such as CPA, CPC and CPM· Strong oral and communication skills, comfortable dealing with clients to resolve any issues· A good knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem· Experience working with RTB, Ad Servers, Ad Exchanges and DSPs· Proven track record of being client facing with key accounts· Experience within the online advertising field Get in touch to find out more
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Account Manager - SSP
London
GBP
Account Manager – AdTech SSP Salary - £43k to £55k + 30% OTE Our client is a omnichannel SSP that is just about to expand further across EMEA after their acquisition last year. Their tech partners with brands, publishers and DSPs across online video, connected TV and native.They’re hiring for an Account Manager for their London team. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the programmatic landscape. You will manage relationships with their trading desk partners and everything post sale. They’re looking for someone to become an expert in their technology and be comfortable with campaign troubleshooting and client lunches. The Role· Work closely with the Head of Account Management, and look after a assigned list of key clients. Ensure these clients are achieving the results they require.· Partner with sales, onboard new accounts and help grow existing clients· Become an expert in their SSP technology· Provide training and product updates to clients· Establish strong relationships with key decision makers across your key accounts Experience· A good knowledge of different campaign metrics such as CPA, CPC and CPM· Strong oral and communication skills, comfortable dealing with clients to resolve any issues· A good knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem· Experience working with RTB, Ad Servers, Ad Exchanges and DSPs· Proven track record of being client facing with key accounts· Experience within the online advertising field Get in touch to find out more
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International Sales Manager – AdTech (DSP)
London
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum + 40% Comms
International Sales Manager – AdTech (Demand Side Platform)Salary - £60,000 + 40% quarterly commissionOur client is an omni-channel DSP that allows brands & agencies to plan, activate and measure cross channel campaigns across mobile, DOOH, Audio, CTV and in-game.This role will involve managing and growing relationships with their international agencies and clients. The majority of clients are London based, but it will be selling to their international teams. You will also have the opportunity to grow new relationships across other EMEA markets.As a business, they are continually involved in improving their technology and investing back into their product suite. A forward thinking DSP who has been successfully hitting their annual revenue targets every year.You will also get the chance to travel across Europe for meetings when necessary.The RoleGrow existing and new relationships with international agencies and brands directly with a long term view to increase revenue.Develop and grow relationships with relevant agency account teams. Entertain and partner with key decision makers.Become an expert in their product suiteMeet and exceed sales targetsRespond to brief and develop creative solutions for clientsDevelop long term commercial opportunities with agencies and advertisersYouStrong understanding of the digital media landscapeSales experience selling digital advertising solutions to agencies or brandsInternational experience a plus but not essentialPassion for creative advertising and data led advertisingEstablished relationships with agency account teams, planners, activation and trading teamsPassionate about the Ad-Tech industryGet in touch to find out more
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AdTech Specialist - Management Consultancy
London
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
AdTech Specialist - Management ConsultancyAdvisory Services & Management ConsultancyThe OpportunityWe've partnered with a leading, international management consultancy, who in recent years created a marketing & media services advisory division. Within that, they work with the industry as a whole, including Advertisers, Publishers, AdTech Vendors & Agencies on pioneering transparency and technological improvements.Tackling transparency is a key agenda point. It was once a term used by vendors to seem reliable, yet problems still arise within the ecosystem that makes advertisers uneasy when it comes to buying digitally through biddable channels. This is the challenge they are trying to fix and offer advice, auditing and consultancy to those that need it.They’re looking for someone with in-depth experience across digital media and adtech, either from an agency, adtech vendor or advertiser.The RoleThe role will be focussed on consulting the two key areas within advertising:Deliver advertiser projects in digital and biddable media to new and existing clientsConsult clients on their best advertising and marketing tech strategySupport the wide team with their digital projectsUpskilling their teams on your specialist area, as well as continually learning from other specialists within the team (This role others a great chance to keep learning)Keeping up to date with industry trends and new technologiesWhat's the required skill set?Strong communication and presentation skills. Being comfortable in front of clients and putting together plans for clients to achieve their goalsA great understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem. Programmatic or ad operations for example would be a big plusSelf-starter and problem solverAn interested in assessing, evaluating and implementing advertiser technology for brands, agencies or publishersA knowledge of a wide range of platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, MediaMath, Adform, Oracle, IAS, for exampleDoes this sound like a role you could be interested in?Apply now or get in touch via James.johnson@ultimateasset.com
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Regional Vice President - AdTech
London
Regional Vice President – AdTech My client is an industry leader in brand safety, ad fraud, ad quality and viewability. They’re hiring for a Regional Vice President for their UK and Northern Europe locations. This role is joining their EMEA sales team. You will be responsible and lead the commercial team that works with the largest agencies and brands across the UK, Nordics and Benelux as well as growing and maintaining their relationships with relevant stakeholders with existing clients. You will need proven experience in leading and growing sales and managing high performing teams The Role· Establish and grow their relationships with senior stakeholders within the largest agencies & brands across the UK, Nordics and Benelux· Implement revenue strategies with a goal to increase revenue growth across all of their product offerings.· Lead and manage the existing sales team.· Negotiate and agree trading agreements to drive adoption of their product and services· Manage revenue forecasting · Attend industry events and represent the business to the digital marketing industry Experience· Proven sales experience withing the digital advertising ecosystem· Experience managing and building high performing teams, being able to demonstrate both coaching and leadership skills to help build an amazing culture· Great knowledge of agency workings, how they operate and their processes· Contacts at top agencies and brands including trading, media, operations and analytics· Strong knowledge of online marketing and digital advertising technologies such as platforms, DSPs, SSPs, Exchanges etc.· 10-15 years’ experience in internet media or technology sales. Get in touch to find out more.
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Sales Director
London
GBP
Sales Director – Programmatic Salary - £100K (160k OTE) My client help brands & agencies to deliver their programmatic offering. Sitting at the cutting edge of programmatic advertising, they use the latest tools & methods to deliver effective campaigns across all channels. The Programmatic Sales Director will work across agencies and brands offering a wide range of opportunities such as App Installs on Mobile, Video (on a Viewable CPM and on CPCV), Footfall to store, DOOH, DAX, Native and Connected TV. You will be responsible for generating new business that will contribute the top and bottom-line growth of the Company within the timeframes agreed upon to meet the financial objectives of the business. Responsibilities· Identify, cold call and generate meetings with new prospects that will lead to high conversion to sale with a cadence 2-4 major sales pitches per month with the Managing Director. · Ensuring the integrity of the sales pipeline including forecasting on a 90 day rolling basis.· Continuously provide market feedback that will help develop the company offers to meet the needs of prospective clients.· Networking & Entertainment – identify, organize and attend a number of networking and entertainment events throughout the year and manage follow up with prospective clients through the sales pipeline process.· Build relevant collateral, tell client story and support client pitches· Work with a diverse range of clients, building relationships with key personnel to understand their needs and help them realise the translation of these requirements to the programmatic space.· Help build and then maintain strong collateral pieces relevant to our agencies, and clients by liaising with product team members to understand proposition, product features and KPIs.Experience Experience selling complex media, programmatic and or data-tech solutions to SME and large corporationsMust be a “team” player to engage and direct resources to ensure a successful conclusionHighly competitive and ambitiousHigh levels of professionalism and integrityExceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Strong business acumen and analytic competence.Broad industry knowledge, understanding and experienceHighly organised, including strong time-management (self-management)Energetic, enthusiastic and resilientImpeccable Pipeline managementA relationship builderPersuasive sales approach Get in touch to find out more.
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Senior Publisher Services Manager - Adtech
London
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Salary - £45,000 to £50,000My client are a digital advertising technology business that specialise in rich-media formatsThey have an extensive network of premium publishers and are hiring for a senior manager within their Publisher Services team. You will be helping the team to discover new opportunities for growth with both existing and new clients. This role will focus on EMEA and North America.They’re looking for someone who is happy to work in a hybrid role of Publisher Sales and Account Management. The RoleOnboarding new publishers and managing that process including technical integration and account management.Manage and be a key point of contact for their their 1 publisher partners. Helping to negotiate commercial teams with them.Troubleshooting internally any technical issues raised and ensuring a great customer service.Advice clients on new products being released and assisting with the roll out.Partner with the Head of Client Success to ensure you’re partnering with clients in the best way possible.Collaborate and communicate with sales to manage client expectations.ExperienceExperience managing supply side relationships with the digital media industryExcellent verbal and customer management skillsKnowledge of the ad-tech industryTeam player, as you will be working internally with multiple teamsExperience with publisher side ad servers would be a big plusGet in touch to find out moree - James.johnson@ultimateasset.com
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Programmatic Trader
London
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Programmatic TraderSalary - £40,000My client help brands & agencies to deliver their programmatic offering. Sitting at the cutting edge of programmatic advertising, they use the latest tools & methods to deliver effective campaigns across all channels.The Programmatic Trader will sit within the Ad Operations team working on clients from a wide range of industries such. The successful candidate will work internally closely with their departments such as planning, creative and sales team. You will require some understanding of a DSP and reporting tools.The RoleImplementing and optimising programmatic campaigns across a variety of DSPsWorking with ad servers to build campaigns and run reports on client activityMake sure that all client updates are done in a timely and accurate mannerDeveloping regular performance & insight reports to monitor ongoing campaign results.Coordinate internally across different departmentsDeveloping strong client relationships with all relevant stakeholdersExperienceExperience in programmatic trading / media buying.Setting up campaigns in a variety of DSPs such as DV360, Amazon, Trade Desk or Xandr.Passion for digital marketingA good knowledge of excel and PowerPoint skills.Get in touch if you’d like to find out more.e - James.johnson@ultimateasset.com