Programmatic & Data Strategist - 12 Month Contract - Hybrid

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**ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...** **Summer Hours**🌞 **Vacation Days Off (in addition to Personal Days)**🌅 This includes an extra day off during the month of your birthday 🍰- our gift to you! **An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team ⚖️** Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen! 📣**HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?** Read about us [here](https://www.pelmorex.com/en/)! (spoiler alert… we are the home of The Weather Network )📍 **Proud to share that we ranked #5 Most Admired Company in Canada in [Leger](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/leger360_reputation2026-activity-7450230222056050690-o_LO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAMh5f4Bnp87_m_7nxVpZ16tddSbGS1Ey0o)’s 2026 Reputation Study, among 334 organizations** **WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...** You are a dynamic Programmatic & Data Strategist who excels in programmatic advertising, data, and marketing technology. As the go-to expert on Programmatic Deals, Data Segments, and Data Insights, you'll play a critical role in driving revenue growth. By working closely with sales leaders and client partners, you'll leverage your ad tech expertise to craft innovative, high-impact solutions. **Additionally, you will pioneer the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize our operational workflows and generate deeper, faster data client insights.** This role requires proactive research into new opportunities and the development of actionable revenue-increasing strategies. Ideal candidates have deep ad tech knowledge, a passion for programmatic, a forward-thinking approach to AI, and a drive to ensure client success through innovative data solutions. ***Please note, this is a 12 Month Contract role*** **While this job provides the flexibility to work from home the majority of the time, it requires travel to client locations and our office at Oakville.** ***Please note we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and are currently located in the Greater Toronto Area.*** ### WHAT IS THE DAY TO DAY LOOK LIKE - Serve as the sales expert on programmatic, data segments, and insights products, guiding sales teams to close deals and drive revenue. - Work with clients and partners to formulate programmatic strategies that align with their goals, delivering impactful results. - Collaborate with the sales team on pitch support, client presentations, and campaign optimizations. - Apply Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI to automate routine operational processes, synthesize complex datasets, and generate actionable insights faster for client and internal reports. - Provide insights and recommendations based on data to drive better campaign outcomes and long-term relationships. - Monitor and maintain dashboards to track key monetization metrics and campaign performance. - Support financial budgeting, revenue forecasting, and assist in test plans for revenue optimization. *\*Roles, responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time.* ### WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE - 4-7 years of experience in programmatic publisher sales, data analytics, data sales or Ad Tech platform sales. - Proven expertise with ad tech platforms like GAM, AdX, DV360, TTD, Magnite, and Amazon TAM. - Practical experience utilizing LLMs (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude) to optimize operational processes, and generate strategic client/market insights. - Proven experience in presenting media programs and solutions directly to clients. - Strong background in aligning programmatic and data solutions with client objectives. - Skilled in building and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and solution delivery. - Knowledge of supplemental programmatic technologies such as Open Bidding and Prebid. - Understanding of digital data collection processes and best practices. - Strong analytical skills with experience in extracting insights from data to inform programmatic and marketing strategies. - Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a relevant technical field preferred. ### YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU... - Are passionate about programmatic advertising, data-driven decision making, and client success. - Excel at communicating complex concepts clearly, whether in front of clients or internally with teams. - Are an innovative thinker eager to integrate emerging AI technologies and LLMs to streamline operations, work smarter, and uncover new strategic insights. - Have a knack for building relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. - Are driven by both the technical aspects of ad tech and the business impact of marketing campaigns. **DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…** *Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a****culture add****(yup, that's right, we don’t subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment* ### INTERESTED? IT GETS BETTER…. - Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO - Frequent employee pulse surveys 📝 we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work! - While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up 🗣 We have an anonymous reporting platform (Speakfully) to ensure everyone’s voice is heard