AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.  

 

 

The Role

AXS is seeking a Senior Manager, Programmatic Display, to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. This role will oversee a $1–2M annual budget across hundreds of campaigns and multiple DSPs. This role is responsible for the setup, optimization, and performance analysis of programmatic display campaigns. Working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors, the Sr. Manager will lead strategic initiatives, daily bid optimizations, and performance reporting to maximize ROI and scale digital marketing efforts.

 

 

What Will You Do?

• Design, structure, and launch programmatic display campaigns aligned with strategic goals and performance objectives.
• Partner with vendors (e.g., Smartly/AdLib) and MarTech to implement automation, dynamic creative tools, and scalable campaign setup workflows.
• Monitor real-time bidding activity and optimize bids, targeting, creatives, and placements based on performance data and budget alignment.
• Review campaign KPIs regularly to ensure progress toward goals and identify optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain dashboards to provide real-time performance insights and support data-driven decision making.
• Analyze campaign data and ROI to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement across all platforms.
• Develop and execute A/B testing plans to evaluate and improve performance across creatives, inventory, audiences, and bidding strategies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Paid Media and internal stakeholders to align campaign strategies with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation and partner with technical teams to implement scalable solutions.
• Stay current on industry trends, apply best practices, and support evolving business needs through continuous innovation and stakeholder feedback.

 

What Will You Bring?

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 5-7 years of hands-on programmatic display experience, managing annual budgets exceeding $2M, with ultimate accountability for measurable ROI.
• Proven track record of quickly diagnosing performance issues and adjusting tactics in real time.
• Experience developing, optimizing, analyzing, and reporting on paid campaigns across brand and performance objectives.
• Experience managing ads on YouTube and Spotify/streaming.
• Experience leading a team.
• Advanced understanding of programmatic display fundamentals including creative optimization, DCO, audience targeting and inventory management.
• Solid understanding of cross-platform pixel and conversion tracking methodologies, including Floodlight tags, with strong troubleshooting skills for optimizing campaign performance within DV360, YouTube, The Trade Desk, and related programmatic environments.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets, draw actionable insights, and develop performance dashboards. Proficiency in tracking key metrics and making data-driven optimization decisions.
• Proficiency in leveraging automation tools and MarTech solutions to streamline campaign setup, optimization, and reporting.
• Meticulous approach to setting up campaigns, managing budgets, and ensuring consistent campaign performance.
• Understanding of media planning principles and core marketing concepts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling hundreds of simultaneous campaigns at scale, with expertise in DCO and scalability solutions.
• Proficiency with DV360, The Trade Desk, and other DSPs.
• Proven success with A/B test design and optimization. Willingness to experiment with new tactics, test, and refine strategies based on data insight.
• Proficiency with web analytics/BI tools such as Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics and Looker. SQL proficiency a plus.
• Proven success with A/B test design and optimization. Willingness to experiment with new tactics, test, and refine strategies based on data insight.

 

 

 

Pay Scale: $100,765- $130,00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

 

 

What’s in it for You?

• Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission - Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.

 

 

More about AXS

AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for over 500 premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Clients include First Avenue, USGA, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Crypto.com Arena, Coachella, Stagecoach, The O2, and B.League (Japan).

Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 500 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment. 

To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/

 

More about AEG

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but can't "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

 

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.