Xaxis is seeking for a Product & Operations Executive to join the product and operations Team in Hong Kong.
The product and operations Team is the heart of all Xaxis activity, and is pivotal to the success of each campaign that is executed. The team works closely with all other teams within Xaxis (locally and regionally) as well as with GroupM agencies, clients, and partners.
You will be responsible for campaign operations, innovating, project managing and troubleshooting, partnership assessments as well as support of products.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to the Product and Operations Manager.
3 best things about the job:
- It’s a great work environment - You will collaborate with a group of quick witted, humorous, diverse and extremely dedicated colleagues who are all passionate about programmatic and making advertising welcome.
- Opinions and ideas are highly encouraged, and everyone has a voice at Xaxis. Ambition is expected and passion is admired. We are always open to new ways of thinking from everyone, especially those that will contribute to the overall success of Xaxis.
- It is never static. You are empowered to create your own balance and be proactive. There is always something new to learn, new challenges to overcome, and new technology to embrace everyday.
Measures of success –
In three months:
- Gain an in depth understanding of the programmatic and content native landscape
- Be trained and get familiar with various Xaxis products, platforms and tools
- Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Xaxis product and operations Team and take ownership of trafficking, campaign monitoring and reporting
- Responsible for data entries and schedule revision in booking system
In six months:
- Able to handle all kinds of the day-to-day operations duties independently
- Clear understanding of campaign operations, publisher operations, and platforms from start to end
- Ability to test, learn and troubleshoot campaigns to improve the product and share knowledge with teams and departments
- Provide support to publisher development and relationships
In 12 months:
- Become a true programmatic advertising expert
- Well-equipped to provide programmatic solution advice to both internal and external parties
- Explore potential partners and innovative solutions for Xaxis’ products
- Create training educational programs from start to end for new comers
What your day job looks like at Xaxis:
- Support the product and operations Team on day-to-day operations and work with Client Development Team and Programmatic Trading Team closely
- Campaign operationalizing, monitoring, troubleshooting by working across local and regional departments from client development, trading, product and supply
- Responsible for customized reports to clients when necessary
- Enter new bookings and revise schedule if required in booking system.
- Supporting the product and operations Team in developing partnerships within groupM and externally that drives value for our clients
- Assist the Manager to understand product and publisher updates and trends from regional team and external parties, as well as to provide regular updates to the local team
- Candidates with relevant experience would be considered as Senior Product & Operations Executive
Minimum qualifications:
- 1 year professional experience with digital marketing agency, ad network or other digital media company
- Knowledge along with a passion for digital
- Result-oriented with strong communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to work both independently and under supervision once objectives have been set.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
- Experience managing digital ad campaigns, - display, video, mobile or paid search
- Applied knowledge of 3rd party ad serving, website tracking and associated technologies
- Understanding of programmatic buying, including DSPs/SSPs, RTB, ad exchanges, DMPs, audience targeting will be a bonus
- Good command in written and spoken English and Chinese
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Cantonese speaking is a must
- Fresh graduates would be considered as Product & Operations coordinator
About Xaxis
Xaxis is The Outcome Media Company. It combines advanced artificial intelligence with proprietary data and proven expertise to optimize programmatic media investments and achieve improved, verifiable results for its clients. Xaxis offers managed programmatic services in 47 markets including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
About Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s small yet highly dynamic and efficient media market means it gets to operate with agility. Its internet and digital penetration continues to grow year-on-year, and has the highest smartphone penetration in Asia Pacific at 87%, while tablet ownership clocks in at 57%. Hong Kong’s digital market boasts a healthy mix of local, regional and global players, providing new opportunities in the media space.
If you want a future in media and communications, and believe in Hong Kong’s belief of “work hard, play hard”, there is clearly no place more vibrant, challenging and exciting than Hong Kong, where opportunities for you to innovate and grow are unparalleled.
GroupM APAC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our people are our strength so we respect and nurture their individual talent and potential.
