Programmatic Trader

Permanent full-time opportunity Build your career in retail media with Cartology Hybrid working arrangements (Surry Hills - 3days in office, 2 WFH) We are Cartology Cartology is one of Australia’s leading retail media businesses, powered by the Woolworths Group. We provide targeted omnichannel marketing solutions and comprehensive closed loop reporting to help brands grow. With Cartology, brands can drive real customer impact across the shopper journey. Cartology is truly pioneering the future of Retail Media, creating, shaping and leading this new industry that connects brands to customers in new and exciting ways. Be nothing but yourself in a culture that is inclusive and innovative. Work as part of an ambitious, smart and passionate team and belong to something meaningful as part of the Woolworths Group. What you’ll do We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Programmatic Trader to join our dynamic Off Network trading team. Retail Media is a booming sector and you will sit at the intersection of data, media trading and reporting for Cartology’s broad supplier base. This role is crucial for executing and optimising digital advertising campaigns across platforms to deliver maximum return on investment (ROI) for our clients. You will be the technical expert responsible for managing campaign performance, budget pacing, campaign reporting and providing actionable insights to our sales people and clients in the fast-paced, ever-evolving programmatic ecosystem. Manage Campaign Lifecycle: Independently set up, activate, and manage programmatic campaigns (Display, Video, CTV, Social) across major platforms and proactively apply strategic optimisations to ensure client KPIs are met or exceeded. Financial Oversight & Integrity: Own campaign budgets, ensuring accurate delivery and pacing, while implementing, QA-ing, and troubleshooting ad tags and tracking pixels to maintain data integrity. Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilise advanced analytics platforms to extract and interpret large datasets, transforming them into clear, data-driven performance reports and actionable client recommendations. Strategy & Ad Tech Expertise: Assist in developing audience segmentation and activation strategies using first-party data, while maintaining expert knowledge of the ad tech landscape (DSPs, SSPs, Clean Rooms, and privacy implications). Collaboration & Improvement: Serve as the technical expert to align internal and external stakeholders on objectives and performance, and identify opportunities for automation and documentation to improve trading efficiency. What you’ll bring A minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on programmatic trading experience within an agency trading desk or equivalent in‑house media environment. Extensive, demonstrable experience with at least one major Demand‑Side Platform (DSP) and previous experience trading campaigns using first‑party data. A strong understanding of the programmatic supply chain, including Supply‑Side Platforms (SSPs), header bidding, inventory quality, and supply path optimisation. Strong quantitative and problem‑solving skills, with intermediate‑to‑advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex programmatic concepts, with experience in Retail Media/FMCG businesses being highly desirable. *** Note: Our staff are enjoying time off over the holidays so there wont be an update until the new year - have a great break *** What you’ll experience A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network. Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you. Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose‑driven work. Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre‑tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc. Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr