Senior Buyer, Programmatic

Dentsuaegis Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

Toronto Full-time Senior Programmatic

Senior Programmatic role at Dentsuaegis. Toronto · full-time · CA$60,000–CA$67,000 base.

SalaryStated by Dentsuaegis

CA$60,000 – CA$67,000

Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Oversee programmatic campaigns across platforms for specialists and traders
Lead campaign conversations, new briefings, and support RFP development
Manage campaigns from initial brief through setup, launch, optimization, and reporting
Check media-plan details, coordinate with teams and partners, and ensure accurate platform entry
Guide audits, pacing, optimization, and problem-solving for live campaigns

What you bring

Three to five years of programmatic experience
Hands-on DSP experience with DV360, Amazon, Teads, and The Trade Desk
Knowledge of tagging, ad serving, and campaign-management tools
Strong analysis, communication, writing, relationship-building, and team-leadership skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint ability

Who this fits

You’ll suit a collaborative Toronto-based role where you lead specialists and traders while working with planners, media partners, and client teams. It fits someone proactive, detail-focused, organized, comfortable solving live-campaign issues, and motivated to keep learning. The position is full time and permanent, with recruitment accommodations available for candidates who need them.

From the employer

Job Description:

Dentsu programmatic is shaping the future of programmatic and is looking for the next rising star to join the team. We are looking for someone who is proactive, works well in a team environment and a team leader. As a Senior Buyer, Programmatic you will have the opportunity to own account management planning, set up and activation of programmatic campaigns for your portfolio of clients. You will be working closely with your team to service different the client teams within the agency for your portfolio. Your day to day would include campaign planning and providing oversight of set up, optimization, reporting to hit client objectives. A successful candidate would demonstrate problem solving skills, attention to detail and time management skills as your primary goal will be to provide leadership of your team and work closely with client teams to deliver a superior programmatic offering to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide oversight of programmatic campaigns across various platforms to a team of programmatic specialists and traders
Lead discussions about potential campaigns and attend new campaign briefings, including assisting with the RFP creation
Project and account management of campaign from beginning to end – from initial briefings, planning, platform(s) setup and go-live to post reporting
Ensure all media plan requirements are correctly communicated to all relevant teams and entered accurately in the appropriate platforms.
Work effectively with internal and external partners including planners and media partners
Provide leadership on post launch audits, campaign optimizations & pacing on campaigns
Address and solve any potential challenges or opportunities within live campaigns

Qualifications:

3 - 5 years of programmatic experience
In platform experience with DSPs including DV360, Amazon, Teads & The Trade Desk
Understanding of tagging, ad serving & campaign management tools
Strong problem solving and critical analysis skills
Desire to continuously learn and develop
Aptitude to build and maintain strong working relationships
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to lead a team and strong attention to detail
Advanced Excel & PowerPoint knowledge

Additional Information.

Vacancy: Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy [Y/N]

The salary range for this position is $60k-$67k. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.

AI Disclosure: [dentsu] utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Canada.Recruitment@dentsu.com or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

Location:

Toronto

Brand:

Dentsu Media

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent