Account Strategy Director

Account Strategy Director

New York, US
Who We Are
Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishersno matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve's solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States' top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world's top demand-side platforms.
Verve For Advertisers is a technology company that empowers brands and agencies to connect moments of discovery and drive measurable outcomes across screens.
As part of Verve, we've unified the company's demand-side offering, bringing together the largest on-site search intent dataset outside of walled gardens, direct SDK integrations with top apps, alongside data partnerships with 3M+ websites and LLMs. Our technology captures both what consumers do and why they do it, delivering high-fidelity audiences, insights, and activation across premium omnichannel inventory.
We are looking for an Account Strategy Director to join our growing team. This person will drive the growth and retention of a defined set of high-value Priority Accounts, owning the full account strategy across the sales cycle and partnering closely with Sales, Client Service, Sight, and Strategy to deliver clear, actionable plans that move client business forward. The ideal candidate translates VFA's first-party search data and zero-party (polling) data into strategic recommendations, helping clients understand consumer behavior, identify opportunities, and unlock growth. This is a high-impact role for someone who is proactive, organized, and motivated by building senior client relationships and positioning VFA as a long-term strategic partner.
Responsibilities include
Own the strategy and growth plan for a portfolio of Priority Accounts, with a focus on retention, expansion, and long-term value
Lead account planning by defining client goals, identifying opportunities, and building clear, actionable plans to drive revenue
Partner closely with Sales to prioritize opportunities, align on strategy, and ensure a clear path to achieving client goals
Work with Sight and Strategy to translate first-party search and zero-party data into insights, narratives, and recommendations across the sales cycle
Lead the market intelligence narrative in QBRs and ongoing client conversations, bringing forward trends, insights, and clear strategic recommendations
Build and maintain senior-level relationships across client and agency teams
Identify opportunities to expand across channels, products, and data solutions within VFA
Drive alignment across internal teams to ensure work is prioritized and focused on the highest-impact opportunities
Proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities within accounts and take action to address them
Here are a few indicators that you're the right person
You're a strategic thinker who knows how to connect data to real business outcomes
You're comfortable leading conversations with senior stakeholders and know how to push beyond surface-level insights to uncover what actually matters to the client
You're proactive, organized, and accountable

you don't wait for direction, and you know how to move work forward across teams
You're equally strong in the details and the big picture
You're motivated by driving measurable growth across your accounts
Requirements
4+ years of experience in digital media, programmatic advertising, or data-driven marketing
Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear business recommendations
Experience owning or supporting high-value client relationships, including senior stakeholder engagement
Proven ability to drive account growth and identify new revenue opportunities
Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Deep understanding of the programmatic and digital media landscape
Some company benefits include
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources
401(k) match and generous PTO
Hybrid work environment (NYC office)
Free lunch for onsite team members in NYC
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities for professional development in a high-growth ad tech company
Greater NY-area Residents: We currently have a hybrid remote work policy. All Verve For Advertisers employees living within a 90-minute (one way) commute of our NYC office are expected to be in the office three days per week.
We're open to allowing the right person to learn our industry on the job. We welcome diversity and non-traditional paths into all of our roles. We believe in hiring the right person as opposed to the right combination of keywords. Communications regarding your application will only come from @jungroup.com or @verve.com email addresses.
Salary Range
$100,000 - $130,000 USD
Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.