Account Manager

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in e-commerce, a company at the forefront of digital innovation that connects millions of customers with products they love. This organization is revolutionizing the retail landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies to create unparalleled shopping experiences. Joining this team means contributing to a dynamic environment where your work directly impacts how brands engage with a vast consumer base, driving significant business growth and shaping the future of online advertising.

Step into a pivotal role where your strategic vision and execution prowess will directly shape the success of advertising initiatives for major brands. As a key player in a high-impact team, you will be instrumental in building, executing, and managing sophisticated advertising solutions that drive both conversion and brand recognition. This is more than just managing campaigns; it's about being a strategic partner, translating marketing objectives into actionable media strategies, and delivering measurable results that resonate across the industry. Your expertise will empower clients to achieve their goals, making a tangible difference in their market presence and revenue growth.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a strong executor and consultative partner, developing strategic plans and executing both managed-service and self-service campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with internal sales and account teams to craft strategic, data-driven media proposals that align seamlessly with client objectives.
• Lead and participate in external advertiser and agency calls, showcasing deep expertise in media tactics, audience strategy, and campaign stewardship.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of diverse media types, including paid search, programmatic display, direct digital sponsorships, CTV, social media, digital OOH, and experiential tactics.
• Regularly communicate campaign performance metrics, insights, and optimization recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless campaign launches and high-quality client experiences by adhering to internal service level agreements and quality assurance processes.
• Confidently present strategic upsell recommendations to clients and agencies, driving incremental revenue through your executive presence and insightful proposals.
• Partner cross-functionally to effectively traffic campaigns across various ad technology platforms.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve campaign issues, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing or consulting on digital media campaigns across display, video, social, search, and programmatic channels.
• A deep understanding of digital media metrics (CPM, ROAS, CPC, CTR, etc.) and the media math required for effective optimization.
• Proven client-facing experience, including proactive risk identification and the development of innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong presentation abilities.
• Robust project management capabilities and the ability to excel under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High comfort level navigating rapidly evolving environments and ambiguous situations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, along with familiarity with Salesforce, JIRA, Tableau, SQL, and Power BI.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

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