JABARI
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Hybrid£26k–29kPosted 8 months ago
JABARI
Apply📣 Tobi’s Take: This is a great first step into digital marketing if you’re curious about how brands reach people online. You’ll learn how campaigns run, how teams work together, and how companies use data to make decisions.
If you’re still figuring out where you fit in marketing, roles like this are great because they give you strong foundations and open a lot of doors later.
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Talk about times you’ve been organised, solved problems, worked in a team, or paid attention to detail. That’s what helps people succeed in roles like this.
SHREWSBURY, UK (Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office per week)
A benchmarked salary between £26,228 to £29,368. Your salary level is determined by skills and experience within our progression framework.
Croud is a global, full service digital marketing agency with a unique business model that helps businesses drive sustainable growth in the new world of marketing. Croud was recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for the second year in a row, and was named Performance Marketing Employer of the Year by PMW.
At Croud, we unlock potential by elevating our people, clients, and communities within a rapidly advancing and complex economy. We operate as a unique scaled network of Intelligent, Creative Specialists, enabling us to deliver superior brand outcomes and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.
Our culture is strategically driven and inspired by a shared long-term vision. It is collaborative and connected, with a focus on continuous learning and mutual support.
We are energised by future thinking, driving innovation to achieve better outcomes. We are instinctively generous, actively including and empowering our people. Above all, we are purpose-driven, committed to positively impacting our people, the planet, and our global communities.
The Programmatic Account Executive is an exciting entry-level role into programmatic advertising and a key support role within our Programmatic team. Perfect for someone organised, analytical, and curious about digital marketing.
You’ll work closely with a collaborative team of Account Executives, Account Managers, and Senior Account Managers, supporting the delivery of digital advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients. A key part of the role involves working with our global network of freelancers, the Croudie Network - briefing tasks, reviewing outputs, and ensuring everything meets our high standards.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build strong foundations in programmatic advertising, develop confidence working with industry-leading tools, and grow your career within a supportive, fast-paced agency environment.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Campaign Management
Setting up, launching, and managing programmatic display campaigns.
Keeping an eye on campaign results to make sure we are on track to hit client goals and stay within budget.
Learning to use industry-leading platforms such as DV360 and The Trade Desk to deliver campaigns.
Developing a strong understanding of the digital and programmatic advertising landscape.
Data & Reporting
Helping the team analyse campaign data to spot trends, challenges, and successes.
Gathering and checking data for client reports and helping to write clear summaries of performance.
Identifying any unusual data patterns and working with the team to find and fix the cause.
Helping to create internal case studies to share successful tests and results with the wider team.
Croudie Network & Internal Processes
Writing clear instructions (briefs) for tasks given to the Croudie Network and managing internal processes from start to finish.
Checking work completed by our Croudie Network to ensure it is accurate and meets the required standard.
Helping to train Croudies on client-specific needs and tasks.
Completing daily administrative tasks, including keeping accurate records of your time.
Client Service & Team Support
Assisting the team with ad-hoc requests from clients or other teams within the agency.
Learning and using the high standards of communication and service we provide to all clients.
Understanding and working towards business goals like client satisfaction (NPS) and profitability.
Working closely with your colleagues to support client retention and deliver great work.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities in English
While this position is open to all majors, a degree in subjects such as marketing, advertising, media and communications, or similar would be beneficial
Confident working with data and numbers, with the ability to spot trends, inconsistencies, or unusual patterns
Logical problem-solver who can investigate issues and work with others to resolve them
Comfortable following processes and ensuring work meets defined quality standards
Demonstrated skills in teamwork and collaboration within a professional setting
Effective time management and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong skills in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, particularly Excel/Google Sheets, Word/Google Docs, and PowerPoint/Google Slides
A strong interest in digital marketing including programmatic advertising and managing campaigns day-to-day
Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our Shrewsbury office and the remaining days from home if you wish.
Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless!
On completion of the three-month probation period, every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include:
Sabbatical: Paid sabbatical at 7 years with an option to take it unpaid at 5 years
25 days holiday a year
Discretionary annual performance based incentive
Sale commission
Recruitment referrals bonus
Health & Wellbeing contribution
2 Recharge Days each holiday year
Ride to Work scheme
Railcard
Season Ticket loan
Home office chair and home office screen
Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office
Enhanced Primary and Secondary family leave as well as extended Parental Leave and Shared Family Leave
Life insurance and income protection
Medical Cash Plan
Pension
Curated 3rd party learning platform as well as access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform)
Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly'
Team off-sites/regular socials
Year-round holiday parties
Flexible working options
Day to make a difference
Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there’s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours).
Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
At Croud, our vision centres around the idea of unlocking potential. We do this by elevating everyone in an inclusive and progressive culture, empowering individuals to deliver their best work. This means we build better brand outcomes, and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.
We live and breathe five core values that foster a culture where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to elevating each other is fundamental to both our cultural and business success. The ideal candidate will excel in and demonstrate the following:
In it together - our value on integration, collaboration and outcomes
Eye on the future - our value on futurism, creativity and passion
Generous in spirit - our value on people, development and inclusion
Do what you say - our value on integrity and accountability
Make a difference - our value on purpose and impact