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Senior Account Manager

Equativ · Chicago, IL, USA ·

Pay:
$90,000-$100,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

We are looking for a driven and client-focused Account Manager to join our US National team. You will be the day-to-day strategic lead contact for our top-tier clients, managing programmatic and managed media campaigns from planning through execution. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll blend a deep understanding of the campaign strategies with a performance-first mindset to deliver measurable results, uncover growth opportunities, and strengthen long-term partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and is passionate about delivering impactful, client-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary client contact, building strong, trust-based relationships.
Plan and execute client entertainment initiatives to enhance engagement and retention by participating in office hours, lunch & learns, and industry events.

Campaign Planning & Strategy

Develop client-aligned media strategies using market trends, audience insights, and competitive analysis.
Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities across open exchange and PMP formats.
Proactively address evolving client needs with strategic recommendations.
Use performance data to develop retention plans and uncover growth opportunities.

Campaign Execution & Support

Collaborate on pre-launch activities: brief reviews, creative mocks, sitelists, and quality checks.
Maintain and manage Deal Libraries and targeting strategies.
Deliver ongoing performance updates, QBRs, and post-campaign wrap-ups.
Provide curated reporting: site lists, green PMPs, RFIs, RFPs, and campaign trackers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Sales and Optimization Managers to align on strategy, setup, and execution.
Collaborate with marketing and solutions teams for demos, insights, and product recommendations.

Subject Matter Expertise

Own and develop an SME project to deepen expertise in Sharethrough/Equativ capabilities and support strategic outcomes across the sales cycle.

Qualifications

Understanding of programmatic, adtech, self serve, DSPs, SSPs, PMPs
Hands-on programmatic trading and optimization experience a plus
Analytical, organizational, problem solving, communication and troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with optimization, attribution and other facets of the ad tech industry
Familiarity with large data sets and data manipulation using excel and other tools. BS/BA or equivalent.

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

About us

Equativ , a leading independent ad platform, brings scale and simplicity to digital advertising.

Following its

recent merger with Sharethrough

and the acquisition of

Kamino Retail , advertisers, media owners, and technology partners rely on Equativ's advanced SSP, curation, and retail media services and technology to achieve maximum business outcomes.

With a focus on privacy-first programmatic video, CTV, and data-driven solutions, Equativ enables clients to activate across the digital ecosystem while protecting consumer privacy.

The company's global expertise is also backed by a team of over 750 employees across 19 countries.

As a proud recipient of the HappyIndex@Work label, Equativ is committed to providing a dynamic, flexible workplace where employees thrive, grow, and excel in both their professional and personal lives.

Come and lead the charge with us in

building a transparent ecosystem based on quality!

Equativ is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to employment, services, and programs are available to everyone, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation throughout the application and/or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.