Senior Digital Media Trading Manager (m/w/d)

REQ ID

98497

POSTED

Jun 5, 2026

FUNCTION

Marketing

LOCATION

Darmstadt, HE, DE, 64295

Senior Digital Media Trading Manager

To start as soon as possible in Darmstadt, Germany

We are Coty, a world‑leading cosmetics company. We are the global market leader in fragrances and number 3 in decorative cosmetics. Our extensive portfolio of many renowned brands is sold in over 150 countries. We believe in beauty with a progressive vision and in brands that inspire our consumers – wherever they are in the world.

Successful brands in the luxury and lifestyle segments form part of the local portfolio. Colleagues from HUGO BOSS, CALVIN KLEIN, GUCCI, BURBERRY, CHLOÉ, and many more are looking forward to welcoming you!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Work smart – Up to 50% home working, trust‑based working hours and flexible working arrangements

Team – A positive working atmosphere and culture shaped by diversity, collaboration and enjoyment

International environment – Working in an international corporate setting with flat hierarchies and exciting projects

Workplace – A modern working environment

Parking & transport links – Free on‑site parking, a central location and excellent public transport connections

As the Senior Digital Media Trading Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our digital media trading operations. You will be responsible for managing campaign planning and delivery alongside an agency team that operates across DACH, ensuring effective collaboration, strategic alignment, and superior performance in digital media buying and trading services. You foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement by conducting regular performance reviews to provide constructive feedback to the involved internal and external parties. You are se seen as the expert and leader in digital marketing technology who is available to teams to advise and support on all platform related concerns. The Senior Digital Media Trading Lead looks also for opportunities to upskill the Digital Activation Managers to allow them to become self-sufficient in campaign set up and educate them on the importance of efficient use of CNCs, tags and pixels.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the planning & execution of programmatic, social & ecommerce buying across DACH

Develop and implement trading strategies that maximize ROI and meet objectives

Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in digital media trading

Ensure seamless integration of strategies and operations across upper and lower funnel trading

Facilitate communication and workflow to achieve cohesive campaign execution

Promote a unified approach to data analysis, audience targeting, and media optimization

Monitor MarTech standards, develop taxonomy, and create dashboards to facilitate data-driven decisions and ensure alignment with industry best practices

Drive the localization of global MarTech strategies and initiatives while upskilling team members to enhance their capabilities in using advertising technology platforms

Make informed local MarTech decisions and set up advertising technology platforms to support Coty's marketing objectives effectively

Manage and implement advertising technology platforms and tools, ensuring their proper integration and functionality for campaign execution

Analyze data from ad tech platforms to improve campaign performance, including insights for optimization and adjustments to enhance ROI

Ensure we meet and exceed external auditor’s benchmarks

Establish and maintain relationships with Ad tech vendors and media suppliers, ensuring that the tools and platforms meet the needs of Coty's Digital campaigns efficiently

Works with agency partners to ensure that Digital Media is fully optimized by analyzing performance and results within the digital landscape and by presenting strateg