Best Buy Co, Inc

Senior Manager, Programmatic & Yield Operations

Best Buy Co, Inc$120K — $145K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in ad operations or programmatic advertising for an RMN or publisher
  • 3+ years in managing operations teams
  • Expertise in Google Ad Manager (GAM) and Magnite
  • Experience with programmatic deal structures like PMP, Programmatic Guaranteed, and Open Auction
  • Familiar with CTV or streaming inventory operations
  • 2+ years in floor pricing and inventory management
  • Strong analytical skills for performance data interpretation
  • Effective in cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily ops across GAM, Magnite, and Placements.io
  • Own floor pricing and rate card strategy
  • Execute and optimize programmatic deal management
  • Monitor yield performance and identify monetization opportunities
  • Troubleshoot platform and partner issues
  • Lead and develop a team of yield operations specialists
  • Collaborate with Sales and Ads Ops to optimize systems and tools

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Great employee discount
  • Financial savings and retirement resources
  • Support for physical and mental well-being
  • Paid time off including vacation
  • Various forms of incentive pay based on market norms
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Manager, Programmatic & Yield Operations, you'll be the operational backbone of Best Buy Ads' programmatic business, ensuring our ad supply is priced, trafficked, and transacted at peak efficiency across our platform ecosystem. Day to day, you'll manage our core ad tech stack, including Google Ad Manager, Magnite, and PIO, owning everything from inventory setup and floor pricing to rate card management, deal execution, and monitoring. You'll lead a team of specialists while serving as the go-to expert for platform operations, troubleshooting, and cross-functional escalations. If you're a hands-on operator who thrives in a fast-moving environment and knows programmatic infrastructure inside and out, this role was built for you. Best Buy Ads is a key part of our company's business strategy, as we deliver business results by partnering with leading brands to captivate audiences, drive engagement, and provide measurable impact.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days at our Best Buy office in Richfield, Minnesota, or New York City, and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. Candidates outside these metro areas may qualify for remote work. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you'll do
  • Manage day-to-day operations across GAM, Magnite, and Placements.io, including inventory setup, trafficking, and platform configuration
  • Own floor pricing, rate card strategy, product-to-placement mapping, and execution across guaranteed and auction-based ad products
  • Execute and optimize programmatic deal management across PMP, Programmatic Guaranteed, and Open Auction channels
  • Monitor yield performance, sell-through, and revenue pacing, using critical thinking to surface monetization opportunities and operational improvements
  • Troubleshoot platform, delivery, and partner issues, serving as the primary point of escalation while collaborating across teams to drive resolution
  • Lead, develop, and grow a team of yield operations specialists, fostering adaptability, operational rigor, and continuous improvement
  • Work closely with Sales, Media Planning, and Ads Ops to ensure our systems and tools are optimized to deliver commitments across our demand


Basic qualifications
  • 3 years of experience in ad operations or programmatic advertising for an RMN or publisher
  • 3 years managing and developing operations teams
  • Deep hands-on expertise with Google Ad Manager (GAM) and Magnite
  • 3 years of experience with programmatic deal structures, including PMP, Programmatic Guaranteed, and Open Auction
  • Familiarity with CTV or streaming inventory operations
  • 2 years of experience with floor pricing, inventory management, and rate card governance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate performance data into operational decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environments
  • Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent experience


Preferred qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Amazon DSP or other SSP/DSP platforms
  • Proven ability to adapt to changing tools, priorities, and market conditions
  • Demonstrated success partnering closely with analytics, product, and sales teams to drive business outcomes


What's in it for you

We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:
  • Competitive pay
  • Great employee discount
  • Financial savings and retirement resources
  • Support for your physical and mental well-being

Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.

For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide.

About Best Buy Co, Inc

Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services offering consumer electronics and more. Its family of brands and partnerships includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and Cowboom. The company is comprised of over 155,000 employees, and they apply their talents to bring the benefits of its brands to the lives of its customers through retail locations, multiple call centers, and websites, in-home solutions, product delivery, and activities in its community. Best Buy’s product portfolio includes consumer electronic video products such as televisions, digital cameras and accessories, digital camcorders, and DVD players; audio products comprising MP3 players, navigation products, home theater audio systems, and components; mobile electronics home office products comprising notebook and desktop computers, monitors, mobile phones and related subscription service commissions, hard drives, and networking equipment; entertainment software products such as video gaming hardware and software, DVDs, CDs, digital downloads, and computer software; and appliances, such as kitchen appliances, plumbing fixtures, snacks, and beverages. Best Buy provides its users with service contracts; extended warranties; product repair; broadband voice, data, and information technology services; and delivers and installs home theater, mobile audio, and appliances. In addition, the company engages in online retailing through BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca, BestBuy.com.cn, espanol.BestBuy.com, and BestBuyMobile.com; CarphoneWarehouse.com; Five-Star.cn; FutureShop.ca; GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca; MagnoliaAV.com; Napster.com; PacificSales.com; PhoneHouse.com; and Speakeasy.net. Best Buy was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Litchfield, M.N. with additional offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe.

Best Buy Co, Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Best Buy Co, Inc, a leading provider of technology products, services, and solutions. With a vast array of job opportunities, Best Buy is at the forefront of consumer electronics, ensuring growth and innovation in every aspect of our business. Work You’ll Do Embark on a career with Best Buy and be part of a company that values professional growth and leadership development. Our team is committed to providing a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and professional growth through targeted training programs and initiatives. Transform the retail landscape by leveraging your skills in a variety of positions, from sales and customer service to IT and management. Best Buy offers a unique environment where technology, people, and innovation meet to deliver superior solutions and services to our customers. Lead with Confidence At Best Buy, leadership and innovation are at the core of our business. We empower our employees to take the lead on projects and initiatives that drive our company forward. With Best Buy, you will find yourself at the intersection of technology, retail expertise, and digital innovation. Work with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about technology and customer satisfaction. Best Buy’s commitment to excellence is evident in our leadership in the consumer electronics market and our continuous drive to improve our operations and customer experience. Introducing Best Buy’s Professional Development Programs We are committed to nurturing the careers of our employees with extensive training and development programs. Best Buy’s career pathways are designed to foster innovation and leadership skills, preparing you for success in the digital age. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of consumer electronics experts in the industry—thousands of dedicated professionals at the cutting edge of technology and retail innovation. Deliver targeted solutions and exceptional service through a depth and breadth of expertise that is unmatched in the retail sector. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that challenges and fulfills you while working alongside talented team members. Best Buy’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and diversity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Best Buy, where your ambition drives you. Explore near-limitless job opportunities and employment benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, employee discounts, and flexible working arrangements. Explore Discover the range of job opportunities and career paths available at Best Buy—from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in marketing, management, and technology innovation. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Best Buy today and transform your potential into professional achievements. SEARCH BEST BUY JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Best Buy Co, Inc.
Learn more about Best Buy Co, Inc
Size
105,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$47.2 billion
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