Programmatic Buyer

About Evergreen At Evergreen Trading, we’re driven by collaboration and value creation for our clients. That’s why we’re the go-to, strategic partner for marquee brands across industries. Headquartered in NYC, we’re a media investment and trade firm that helps brands achieve their goals by leveraging their unwanted assets to purchase media. Our unique approach allows clients to improve their ROI by turning excess inventory, equipment, real estate, and more into media purchasing power. If you're looking for a dynamic work environment and have a passion for doing things differently, Evergreen Trading is the place for you. Department Overview The Integrated Investment Team leads end‑to‑end media investment across linear, digital direct, audio, and programmatic channels. The team is responsible for delivering integrated, performance‑driven media solutions while maximizing trade value, spread, and long‑term partner opportunities. Integrated Investment works in close partnership with Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Analytics, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure best‑in‑class execution and scalable growth. Position Summary The Buyer, Programmatic is responsible for the execution, optimization, and performance management of programmatic campaigns across Evergreen Trading’s client portfolio. This role owns day-to-day buying activity, campaign optimization, and vendor coordination, ensuring campaigns deliver against client KPIs and Evergreen’s financial goals. The Buyer operates with increasing autonomy, leveraging data, platform expertise, and vendor relationships to drive campaign performance and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Campaign Execution & Optimization Execute end-to-end programmatic campaign setup within DSPs, including line items, budgets, targeting, and tracking configuration. Manage ongoing campaign optimizations including bidding strategies, pacing adjustments, audience performance analysis, and leveraging 3rd party measurement partner performance data. Troubleshoot campaign issues and ensure timely resolution prior to and during flight. Build mock buys for client approval. Vendor Management & Negotiation Coordinate RFPs, negotiate rates, and organize partner proposals to support campaign execution. Manage day-to-day communication with DSPs, SSPs, and publishers to ensure campaign success. Implement PMP deals, audience strategies, and inventory selections based on campaign goals. Performance Tracking & Reporting Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and performance against KPIs, proactively identifying optimization opportunities. Develop campaign recaps, reporting summaries, and client-facing updates. Maintain accurate reporting trackers and documentation across all assigned campaigns. Operational Excellence Ensure adherence to programmatic best practices across campaign setup, QA, optimization, and reporting. Support reconciliation, invoice clearing, and financial tracking processes in coordination with internal teams. Track performance and assist with reconciliation and actualization processes. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree required. 2–4+ years of programmatic buying experience Hands-on experience with DSPs and programmatic platforms Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into action CORE COMPETENCIES Strong executional rigor and attention to detail Analytical thinker with optimization mindset Effective communicator across internal and external partners Comfortable managing multiple campaigns simultaneously Compensation Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 Exact compensation is determined by experience, location, and job‑related factors. WHY WORK WITH US Since our founding in 2009, Evergreen Trading has always believed that our people are the most valuable part of our business. That’s why our company is 100% employee owned. It’s also why we continue to invest in our employees' professional and personal development through company-sponsored training, mentorship, and a dedication to DEIB. …

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