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Programmatic1 month agoHybrid

Criteo

SSP Activation Manager

SSPprogrammaticDSPad techdigital advertisingclient managementcommerce intelligencecurated dealscommerce gridanalyticsRFPRFIs

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Permanent Full Time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

London, United Kingdom

Full job description

The SSP Activation Manager will serve as the primary contact for clients using Criteo’s Commerce Grid SSP, including agencies and publishers. Responsibilities include creating, optimizing, delivering, and reporting on Curated Deals; advising clients on Commerce Intelligence capabilities; building strong client relationships; partnering with sales teams; managing client needs and onboarding; providing performance reporting; supporting RFPs and RFIs; collaborating with product, technical, and analytics teams; identifying new tactics to grow publisher relationships; and representing clients internally and externally. The role requires 7-10+ years in digital advertising, programmatic, or e-commerce, strong client management skills, programmatic monetization knowledge, experience with curated deals and DSP campaigns, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time, senior level, based in London with a hybrid work model. Benefits include hybrid working, career development, health and wellness support, diversity and inclusion, competitive salary with performance rewards, and potential equity.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all client types leveraging Criteo’s Commerce Grid SSP, including agencies and publishers
  • Create, optimise, deliver, and report on Curated Deals in coordination with programmatic ops team
  • Advise clients on leveraging Criteo’s Commerce Intelligence capabilities including Insights, Audiences, and Measurement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, understand business goals, scale existing deals, and secure recurring budgets
  • Partner closely with Criteo Agency Sales teams to drive spend from agency media teams and educate them on Commerce Grid value propositions
  • Proactively manage and anticipate client needs, provide ongoing consultation on best practices, and deliver quarterly business reviews
  • Ensure smooth onboarding, continuous optimization, and issue resolution for clients
  • Regularly provide performance reporting and insights, identifying opportunities to upsell or improve performance
  • Support timely completion of all RFPs and RFIs relevant to Commerce Grid Curation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Technical, and Analytics teams to troubleshoot issues, communicate client needs, and shape development and prioritization of new features
  • Identify, sell, and implement new tactics and technologies that strengthen publisher relationships and drive incremental growth
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of Criteo’s Commerce Grid capabilities as a Subject Matter Expert
  • Represent clients internally within Criteo and externally during industry events and client visits
  • Monitor market trends and industry shifts to ensure the SSP meets client expectations and stays competitive

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of experience in digital advertising, programmatic, or e-commerce, ideally within an SSP, DSP, or ad tech environment
  • Proven track record of managing client or partner relationships and driving measurable account growth
  • Strong understanding of programmatic monetization, ad serving, inventory management, and digital marketing ecosystems
  • Experience managing curated deals and DSP campaigns
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights and actionable strategies
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and commercial audiences
  • Highly organized with strong time, project, and stakeholder management skills
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, international environments
  • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating independently in fast-paced and evolving contexts
  • Analytical yet creative, with a focus on finding innovative solutions to complex challenges
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and client-centric, with a can-do attitude and ownership mindset

Tech stack

programmaticSSPDSPad techCommerce IntelligenceCommerce GridCurated DealsCommerce AudiencesInsightsAudiencesMeasurement

Benefits

Hybrid working model blending home and in-office experiencesLearning, mentorship & career development programsHealth benefits, wellness perks & mental health supportDiverse, inclusive, and globally connected teamAttractive salary with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policiesPotential for equity depending on role and level

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