Job Description
About the Role
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is looking for a Programmatic Trading Specialist, to oversee planning, strategy & execution of our programmatic and publisher-direct campaigns for 1-2+ brands within the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio. Our job is to work closely with internal teams (Brand, Creative, Data Science, Measurement) and external partners (DSPs, SSPs, publishers) to lead the end-to-end media buying cycle, including vetting new vendors/platforms, testing & learning, and analyzing data to inform optimizations & future buys.
As a Programmatic Trading Specialist, you will have an opportunity to work directly in two DSPs and partner with various premium publishers to execute upon personalized full-funnel strategies aimed to acquire new customers, increase sales, and maximize return on ad spend. You will also be heavily involved in the creative process, managing new asset builds and seasonal creative swaps/trafficking. Initial responsibilities will focus on display, video, native, social display and rich media formats, but can grow to include emerging channels (CTV, DOOH, audio) as we continue to vet new, innovative opportunities.
Candidates applying to this role should have prior exposure to paid media and familiarity with ad tech platforms. Experience working with direct response advertisers preferred.
Responsibilities
- Aid in the development of evergreen & seasonal media plans for full-funnel programmatic and/or publisher-direct campaigns.
- Includes sourcing audiences, requesting assets, and setting up campaigns
- Simultaneously manage multiple programmatic campaigns across various tactics (site retargeting, retention/CRM, prospecting, contextual targeting) whilst hitting or exceeding KPIs
- Stay apprised of current & new platform functionality and/or data offerings and successfully deploy on relevant campaigns
- Regularly analyze reporting to pinpoint key business drivers & opportunities for improvement.
- Identify trends/insights to further optimize campaigns
- Manage budgets closely, ensuring pacing is on track & weekly/monthly targets met
- Work with Audience Strategy team & external partners to source, evaluate & test first and third-party data for campaign execution/optimization
- Align closely with Brand & Creative teams to share best practices for digital assets and manage seasonal creative request/refresh process
- Improve efficacy of dynamic ads through iterative concept testing, product feed enhancements & integration of first-party personalization models
- Educate Brand partners on best practices, platform & process changes, new strategies, & opportunities for testing
- Collaborate with external partners to provide platform feedback, inform their product roadmaps & participate in alphas/betas
- Stay abreast of industry trends & ensure WSI is at the forefront of digital advertising; be the subject matter expert on Display/Video for WSI
Criteria
- 1+ years of experience in paid media with a focus on direct response/performance-optimized campaigns
- Familiarity with ad platforms, verification platforms, dynamic creative, reporting/BI tools
- Data-driven – the ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, & create actionable recommendations
- Strong project management skills & the ability to quickly react to changing priorities & deadlines
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills with an ability to synthesize technical detail & communicate to all levels/functions across the company
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, etc.)
- A desire for continued learning and to innovate/push the status quo
- Entrepreneurial spirit & the ability to work in an adaptive, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
- This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office
Technical Competencies Required
- Familiarity with various ad tech including ad servers, site analytics tools, DSPs, data onboarding, dynamic creative, and data partners
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, etc.)
We believe in People First
We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.
Benefits Just For You
Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health
Your Journey in Continued Learning
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops and learning programs
- Speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration.
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $70,000 - $77,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.
About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
