Ad Operations & Yield Manager at Kevel | AdTechTalent
Ad Ops1 month agoRemote
Kevel
Ad Operations & Yield Manager
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Key details
Salary
Not specified
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Mid-level
Years experience
3-5
Location
Remote, United Kingdom
Full job description
Kevel is seeking an Ad Operations & Yield Manager to manage retailer-run media programs on its platform. This full-time, remote UK-based role involves campaign execution, inventory monetization, and performance reporting. Responsibilities include forecasting ad inventory, optimizing yield, collaborating with product and engineering teams, managing reporting and analytics, supporting retailer and supplier relations, and assisting customer success with campaign execution. Candidates should have 3-7 years experience in ad operations, yield management, or related roles, proficiency with ad servers, retail media platforms, Excel/Google Sheets, BI tools, CRM systems, and a strong understanding of retail media dynamics. SQL and scripting skills are a plus. The role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and an AI/automation-first mindset. Salary range is £65,000 - £75,000 with comprehensive benefits including remote work, flexible hours, health coverage, retirement plans, unlimited PTO, home office stipend, parental leave, and more.
What you'll do
Support retailer partners in forecasting and managing ad inventory availability across on-site and off-site media channels
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Requirements
3 to 7 years of experience in ad operations, yield management, data analytics, or a closely related role at a digital media company, ad tech platform, or retail media network
Hands-on experience with ad servers and retail media platforms
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, or similar) a plus
Experience utilizing a CRM system, such as HubSpot or Salesforce
Retail media experience (on-site sponsored products, display, or off-site) strongly preferred; familiarity with the retailer/supplier dynamic is a significant advantage
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple campaigns across multiple retailer accounts simultaneously
Clear communicator who can adapt their style depending on audience
Hands-on experience with actual analysis tasks, ideally recent, leveraging modern AI tools
Experience driving better results for sales and operations teams, demonstrating accountability in yield management
SQL or basic scripting experience is a plus but not required
A mindset of being AI and automation-first, constantly seeking ways to leverage technology to streamline tasks and improve efficiency
Tech stack
ad serversretail media platformsExcelGoogle SheetsLookerTableauCRM (HubSpot, Salesforce)SQLbasic scriptingAI tools
Benefits
Fully remote teamFlexible working hours100% employer paid medical benefits for employees and their children, plus affordable coverage for other dependentsRetirement savings plans with employer contributionsUnlimited personal time off, paid holidays, and a company holiday break (12/24 - 1/1)Annual corporate retreat (Kevelfest)Home office stipend including choice of Windows or Mac machine and $500 allowanceParental leave support with salary continuation and benefitsFree press benefits with $300 annual allowance for news subscriptionsAward-winning workplace recognized for best places to work, innovation, business intelligence, and product excellenceFull transparency about company values and policies
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