We are the technology that powers activities, helping over 47,000 activity organizers automate, simplify and grow their business through rich data and insights. With over a decade of experience building the world’s leading registration platform, our SaaS products are changing the way the world gets active.
We are a company of passionate people that are focused on results, committed to excellence and fueled by challenge. We celebrate a culture of winning, high-performance and accountability. Our team members embrace a work-hard/play-hard mentality and bring their passion, dedication and creativity each and every day. Together, we are making the world a more active place.
Responsibilities:
Predict and define annual Digital Revenue Forecast goals
Manage Direct Digital Sales opportunities, Ad Network strategy and Programmatic landscape to maximize digital ad revenue
Manage and direct the Media Planning Consultant team
Measure and guide team’s Key Performance Metrics (KPIs), which include but are not limited to: accurate inventory reporting, campaign delivery in full and revenue value carried per drop per media planner
Build and manage the overall media tree within our media planning and ad trafficking interface (Adbook)
Maintain, assess and communicate an accurate inventory for all network properties (leveraging DQT and SQL system reports)
Validate system efficiencies and inventory tracking between DFP and Adbook
Understand, anticipate and influence The Active Network's consumer behavior in order to maximize yield or profits from Active's ever-changing online inventory (leveraging SiteCatalyst and historical inventory trend metrics)
Forecast Active's available and seasonal inventory and leverage unused/unsold inventory to yield a revenue plan
Craft effective Media Plans in line with available inventory forecasting and consumer trends
Develop pricing recommendations for available inventory and packages for sales
Provide reporting and analysis of inventory (sell through), revenue (CPMs, sponsorships, production charges), and costs (custom programs) to drive monetization
Proactively identify and provide actionable monetization solutions for inventory constraints, overlaps, oversupply as well as new opportunities
Assess and make recommendations on profitable deal structures
Provide analysis to drive selling strategy: targeting, content, inventory extension, packaging, pricing, etc.
Identify and manage vendors and tools to optimize yield and to direct inventory actions
Skills/Requirements
Expert knowledge of Exchanges, Ad Networks, Real Time Bidding, Data Management Platforms and other trends in the space
Exceptional Analytical Skills
8 years of operations experience in the interactive world
High attention to detail
Strong leadership and communication skills
A motivated, self learner, constantly improving
Ability to handle large volume (data, campaigns, clients)
Working knowledge of HTML, SQL or other evidence of technical skills a must
Moderate to Advanced skills in Excel or Access
Ability to work cross functionally to ensure all goals are achieved
Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills
Project Management or client campaign management experience a plus
Familiarity with ad servers (Atlas, Doubleclick, MediaMind, etc.)
Experience executing online ad campaigns a plus
Experience executing email marketing a plus
ACTIVE Network Perks & Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental, Pet Insurance and 401K
State-of-the-art office space in Downtown Dallas including an indoor park, tavern, ACTIVE Tech Shop and more!
On-site yoga classes, groups runs, Daily Dose workouts/training programs and Morning Milers through our ACTIVEx Corporate Wellness Program
Hookups and discounts for races, events, tickets, activity gear, bike purchase program and more!
Give back with our ACTIVEx Charity Challenge partnership benefitting Kids in the Game
Continue your professional development through our award winning ACTIVEU online courses.
Active Network is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
