Senior Trader | Melbourne-VIC

Job Description

Senior Partnerships Trader, UM

Why UM?

UM is a global media agency committed to delivering better business outcomes for our clients through innovative media strategies, data-driven insights and creativity. We foster a collaborative environment where talent thrives and ideas come to life.

• Work with a global media powerhouse and some of Australia's leading brands.
• Experienced and capable teams to accelerate your career.
• Industry-leading leave entitlements including Birthday Leave, additional annual leave days and up to 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave.
• Family Inclusive Workplace.
• Hybrid working policy including remote international opportunities.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Agency perks including culture clubs, wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programs.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Partnerships Trader to join our Trading team. Working across a portfolio of clients, you'll be responsible for delivering outstanding trading outcomes through campaign implementation, optimisation, reporting and stakeholder management across channels including TV, OOH, Radio and Cinema.

You'll work closely with Planning teams, media partners and Trading leadership to ensure campaigns are delivered effectively, client objectives are achieved and opportunities for additional value are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trading outputs across a portfolio of clients.
• Execute and optimise campaigns across TV, OOH, Radio and Cinema.
• Deliver campaign reporting, analysis and post-campaign reviews.
• Monitor campaign performance and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with media partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support negotiations and evaluate media proposals to maximise client value.
• Ensure campaign delivery aligns with client KPIs and trading benchmarks.
• Mentor and support junior team members where required.

Who Are You?

• Experience in media trading, buying or investment within an agency environment.
• Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape and trading processes.
• Experience working across traditional media channels, particularly TV and OOH.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with a passion for delivering strong client outcomes.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused.

Why Join Us?

At UM, you'll have the opportunity to work with talented people, leading brands and innovative media solutions while continuing to grow your career in a supportive and high-performing environment.