Senior Trading Executive

TL;DR

Senior Trading Executive: Planning, executing, and optimizing media buying activities across a wide spectrum of platforms with an accent on sharp negotiation skills, accurate campaign delivery, and maximizing media value for clients. Focus on maintaining strong vendor relationships and providing data-driven insights to elevate media strategies.

Location: Hybrid in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s global media collective, bringing the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth for clients.

What you will do

• Assist in planning and executing media buying activities across TV, radio, digital, OOH, print, and other platforms.
• Support senior buyers in negotiating rates, placements, and added value with media vendors.
• Monitor campaign delivery to ensure correct placements, timings, and budgets.
• Track media spend and support reconciliation of invoices and post-campaign reports.
• Maintain accurate records of bookings, costs, and campaign details.
• Coordinate with internal planning, digital, and client service teams.
• Support post-campaign analysis, including performance summaries and learnings.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of proven experience in a media buying, planning, or trading role, preferably within a fast-paced media agency or an in-house media team.
• Demonstrated expertise in media negotiation, with a strong track record of securing favorable rates, optimal placements, and added value across diverse media channels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Strong analytical abilities and keen attention to detail, capable of managing complex media bookings, tracking expenditures, reconciling invoices, and ensuring precise campaign delivery.
• Proficiency in media buying systems, ad servers, and campaign management platforms.
• A comprehensive understanding of the evolving media landscape, including market rates, emerging trends, and new vendor offerings across all media channels.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to global hirify.global & WPP networks to pursue passions and grow networks.
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of respect and equal opportunities.