Biddable & Implementation Specialist

MBM was founded in 2010, and became New Zealand’s largest independent media agency with over 100 staff in its Auckland and Wellington offices. Now part of Publicis Groupe, MBM’s award winning services include strategy, media planning and buying, measurement and analytics consulting, search and SEO, social media management, plus content strategy and production through its Breakout Room division.

MBM, New Zealand's most certified Google Marketing Platform Partner, was named NZ Media Agency of the Year in 2023 (for the fourth time), IAB’s Digital Agency of the Year three years in a row and RECMA’s fastest growing media agency the last three years. Our solutions are delivered through the intelligent use of data, market-leading tools, strong service offerings and a very talented team.

We’re seeking a Biddable and Implementation Specialist to join our team at MBM. In this key role, you'll manage ad operations and biddable platforms, bringing innovative solutions to both clients and the wider team. Collaborating closely with the Digital Account Management team, you’ll implement best practices in ad operations and self-serve activities to deliver outstanding, measurable outcomes for clients.

If you've been looking for a Performance or Programmatic Specialist role, we'd think you'd be interested in this opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

Account Management

• Develop proactive client initiatives and collaborate with Digital Account Managers and Implementation Specialists during campaign execution.
• Support client relationships through active account management, WIP attendance, and follow-up on actions and initiatives.

Platforms and Performance

• Champion ad server use to track and measure campaign performance.
• Leverage programmatic media platforms, digital tools, and data to optimise targeting, measurement, and campaign execution.
• Maintain best practices in campaign and biddable platform management.

Implementation, Optimisation, and Reporting

• Take ownership of client campaigns, ensuring implementation and optimisation to deliver optimal results.
• Provide insightful performance reports and collaborate with leadership to refine processes.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Digital Account Management teams and mentor junior team members.
• Work with senior leadership to define and enhance team processes.

About you

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in ad operations, 1 year in a programmatic buying capacity
• Current Certifications in Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Display and Video 360, Campaign Manager 360

If this sounds like you, and you are ready for your next step, we’d love to talk!

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing  
• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”  
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network  
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes 
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program   
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs   
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year  
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge - Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge
• Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits  
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply. 

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.  

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitment@publicisgroupe.com - your personal information will be kept confidential.