About us
Are you the type who looks beyond the numbers to achieve great advertising results? Ovation is looking for a performance-driven Media Buyer to join our team.
Ovation is a growing digital advertising agency based in the heart of Amsterdam. We conceptualize and execute global media strategies for various products.
Results are everything. As a Media Buyer, you will manage large monthly budgets, develop the digital strategy, play a hands-on role in media buying, and work closely with teammates to optimise campaigns and develop new projects.
If you have experience with digital marketing and an insatiable appetite for learning even more about this dynamic industry, join us and turn your ideas into results!
Responsibilities:
● Create and monitor high-budget online marketing campaigns worldwide
● Design and manage the customer journey from impression to conversion
● Build long-term business relationships with both advertising and traffic partners
● Play a bridging role between our teams and departments
● Actively manage projects under an Agile framework
● Train, coach and manage junior team members during their onboarding period
● Keep up to date on marketing trends to discover new opportunities
● Attend relevant trade shows and networking events
Required skills:
● A minimum of 2 years of experience with digital media buying platforms such as Display and Native advertising networks, DSPs, Facebook Ads, Google Ads or similar
● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as marketing, economics, communication, or finance
● A proven successful track record of managing teams and large marketing budgets
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● A team player that can take the initiative and ownership
● A solid understanding of pixel and server-to-server tracking
● Knowledge of consumer psychology and its application in creative A/B testing
● Advanced project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and especially Excel
● Proficient English communication skills, both verbal and written
Bonus points:
● Knowledge of affiliate marketing platforms like Hasoffers, CAKE and Everflow.
● Experience with Photoshop, HTML/CSS, Javascript and/or SQL
● Experience with tracking software such as Google Analytics and Voluum
● Understanding of cloud platforms such as Amazon AWS or Google Cloud
● Experience with E-commerce platforms and tools such as Shopify
● Conceptual thinking to design simple (technical) solutions for complex problems
● Established relationships within the digital marketing industry
What we offer?
● A competitive base salary with an attractive commission scheme
● Daily fresh lunches prepared by our in-house Chef
● The possibility of going to the gym during office hours, with reduced rates
● A beautifully renovated office located close to Westerpark, with a relaxing social atmosphere
● Dutch language lessons for expats
● Drinks on Friday afternoons, fun celebrations and unforgettable yearly trips
Further information
At Ovation, we strongly believe in people and invest in the growth of our employees. We hire, train, and manage smart creatives like yourself differently than most companies in our field. We believe this has become our leading competitive edge in our highly dynamic and fast-paced industry.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and have a great time while doing so, contact us today about this vacancy!
Note: We only accept applications from candidates residing in the Netherlands