Senior Analyst, Activation

THE TEAM

Kepler’s Activation team is made up of forward-thinking media traders, with ad platform optimization expertise across biddable media channels (including social, SEM, video/Advanced TV, and programmatic DSP media: audio, DOOH, native, display, etc.) and a keen sense of macro marketing, data policy, and technology trends.  

This team is not simply a trading desk - you are a strategic biddable media expert, who will be client-facing, partner-facing, and seen as an internal expert for brainstorming future-proof ad tech solutions that drive client value and solve/automate internal workflow challenges.

THE ROLE

As an Activation, Senior Analyst on our Activation team, you’ll support client relationships, oversee campaign execution, manage complex retail and digital media projects, and lead many aspects of program management and innovation. You’ll succeed in this role if you’re a natural leader, have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and are a creative problem solver with an instinct to use data to drive marketplace growth.

What You Will Do:

• Lead hands-on-keys execution, pacing, and optimization across core biddable channels, with a primary focus on Programmatic DSPs (specifically DV360) and Paid Social (Meta), alongside video and retail media platforms.
• Support your clients and vendors; track, escalate, and solve client issues related to media performance, inventory, and retail readiness.
• Partner with clients to understand their business goals, e-commerce/marketing objectives, and competitive constraints within the retail media landscape.
• Work closely with your Manager and other Kepler team members to design and execute sophisticated, full-funnel media programs that deliver breakthrough client results.
• Execute and monitor all aspects of campaign setup, pacing, and optimization; measure performance using sophisticated data analysis and retail metrics (e.g., ROAS, New-to-Brand, glance views).
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and annual client insights and strategy reports; leverage data from Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) and other clean rooms to contribute to ongoing program analysis and closed-loop measurement.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1–3+ years of hands-on-keys activation experience required, specifically with DV360 (or equivalent programmatic DSPs) and Meta Ads Manager. Experience with Display, Online Video (OLV), and Retail Media Networks (e.g., Amazon DSP) is a strong asset.
• Strong interest and/or experience in client services, digital media, and e-commerce growth strategies.
• Ability to “do what it takes” and manage a complex workload that spans program execution, continuous optimization, and client communications.
• Strong analytical skills, and comfort with MS Excel, data analysis, and internet technologies. Familiarity with SQL or Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) is a significant advantage.
• Excellent listening and communication skills with a strong ability to translate complex media metrics into actionable business insights for clients.
• Ability to self-manage, juggle multiple priorities, and pay strong attention to detail in a fast-moving marketplace environment.
• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, collaborative team environment.

Transparency is fundamental to Kepler’s culture. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler’s growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.

Total Compensation:        

• Base Salary: $63,500 - $78,000

Benefits:

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• Group RRSP Contributions
• $75/mo Wellness Stipend
• $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
• $50/mo Internet Stipend
• $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
• $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
• One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
• Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave
• Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year

Kepler is a people first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others. 

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