Manager, Account Strategy

Aquent is partnering with a leading global e-commerce and retail organization that is transforming how brands connect with millions of customers. This innovative client is at the forefront of digital advertising, empowering businesses to achieve their marketing objectives through cutting-edge solutions. Join a team that values strategic thinking, impactful execution, and collaborative success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Step into a pivotal role where you will be instrumental in shaping the success of advertising campaigns for top brands. As a key strategic partner, you will drive end-to-end omnichannel advertising solutions, translating brand marketing goals into measurable results. Your expertise will directly influence client growth and contribute to the evolution of an advanced advertising platform. This is an exciting opportunity to blend strategic vision with tactical execution, making a tangible impact on revenue generation and client satisfaction.

About the Role

You will join the Client Services organization, partnering directly with sellers to support a designated book of business within a pod focused on Food accounts. Reporting to an Account Strategy Lead, you will work closely with the Sales team to drive performance, optimize campaigns, strengthen client relationships, and collaborate alongside a team of strategists supporting the broader portfolio. This role offers a unique chance to leverage your strategic and analytical prowess to directly influence client success and the ongoing development of cutting-edge advertising solutions.

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Account Management & Growth: Manage and grow a portfolio of client accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted consultative advisor.
• Campaign Execution & Optimization: Build, launch, and optimize campaigns across relevant platforms, including paid search, social, programmatic display, video, CTV, digital OOH, and in-store tactics. This includes overseeing audience targeting, budget allocation, bid strategies, and technical troubleshooting.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Monitor campaign performance daily, make data-driven adjustments to improve key performance indicators (KPIs), and deliver regular performance reports that translate complex metrics into strategic client insights.
• Financial & Budget Oversight: Oversee account budgets, pacing, and forecasting to ensure efficient spend, align with client goals, and present strategic upsell recommendations to drive incremental revenue.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Sales, Creative, Product, Yield) and external agencies to align on media strategy, asset trafficking, quality assurance processes, and execution service level agreements (SLAs).
• Client Stewardship: Lead client calls, meetings, presentations, and strategic planning sessions, demonstrating strong executive presence and expertise in media tactics.

What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience managing or consulting on digital media campaigns across display, video, social, search, and programmatic channels.
• Media Acumen: Deep understanding of digital media metrics such as CPM, ROAS, CPC, and CTR, along with media math for optimization.
• Client Management: Proven client-facing experience, including proactive risk identification, solution development, and presentation skills.
• Project Management: Capability to thrive under pressure, navigate ambiguous situations, and manage complex, multi-variable priorities.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Familiarity with Salesforce, JIRA, Tableau, SQL, and Power BI.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organization and attention to detail, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a strategic and analytical mindset to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Have Qualifications)

• Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in programmatic advertising, including DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges.
• A proven track record of influencing advertiser investments through strategic media recommendations.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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