Account Manager - Digital Marketing

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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At LocaliQ, we’re on a mission to help businesses grow through smarter marketing. As an Account Manager , you’ll play a critical role in delivering on that promise—partnering with clients to turn strategy into results.

In this role, you’ll act as the primary point of contact post-sale , owning the client relationship and ensuring campaigns across search, social, display, and our proprietary solutions are driving real business impact. You’ll combine data, strategy, and collaboration to optimize performance and uncover new opportunities for growth.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and love turning insights into action, this is where you’ll make an impact.

What You’ll Do

Own the client relationship post-sale , building trust and becoming a strategic advisor focused on long-term success

Drive performance across multi-channel campaigns including search, social, display, and O&O media

Translate data into action by analyzing campaign performance, identifying trends, and delivering optimization recommendations

Partner closely with Sales and Optimization teams to align on strategy, execution, and client goals

Lead client conversations through regular touchpoints (weekly, monthly), clearly communicating performance, insights, and value

Proactively identify growth opportunities and guide clients on how to maximize their marketing investment

Ensure a cohesive marketing strategy across all channels to deliver consistent messaging and results

Stay ahead of the curve by adapting strategies in an ever-evolving digital landscape

What You Bring

3+ years of client-facing account management experience with a strong track record of building relationships and delivering results

2+ years of hands-on experience managing digital marketing campaigns (search, social, display, etc.)

Solid understanding of digital marketing performance metrics , including PPC, programmatic, social, and analytics (GA4 preferred)

Ability to turn insights into strategy and communicate recommendations with confidence

Experience working cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and educate clients

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’re client-first and results-driven , always focused on delivering measurable impact

You’re data-savvy and strategic , but also creative in your approach

You’re adaptable and solution-oriented , comfortable navigating change and complexity

You’re a strong collaborator , working seamlessly across teams to get things done

You take ownership and bring a proactive mindset to everything you do

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Google Ads and/or Google Analytics certifications

Why LocaliQ?
At LocaliQ, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining how businesses connect with their customers. You’ll gain exposure to innovative marketing solutions, work with a collaborative team, and play a direct role in helping clients grow.

If you’re ready to build relationships, drive performance, and make an impact—we’d love to meet you.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $45,000, and $55,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

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