Account Manager - Media Planning & Buying

About the role

M+C Saatchi Performance is seeking an Account Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing client relationships and overseeing the execution of paid media campaigns across various digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of assigned accounts, ensuring seamless execution of media plans
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' marketing goals, target audience, and challenges
• Achieve ongoing client satisfaction and contribute to the team's goal of growing the account(s)
• Assist in the development of strategy documents, media plans, post-campaign analyses, quarterly business reviews, and other client deliverables
• Act as a central point of coordination with internal and external teams to help form overall strategy, planning, and execution of campaigns for clients
• Own weekly statuses and tracking documents, both internally and externally, to ensure smooth account management

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year media planning and buying experience across digital channels with an emphasis on performance media
• A foundational understanding of digital strategy, how it’s devised and executed across display, search, social, mobile, CTV, etc.
• Highly numerate – very comfortable with data analysis and how this feeds into performance planning
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• A collaborative mindset with a positive, solutions-oriented approach
• Self-starter, committed to achieving results
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with ad platforms (Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, or similar) is a plus

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in developing and executing digital media strategies
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform campaign decisions
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies

Skills

• Media planning and buying experience
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Client relationship management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Collaborative teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k match
• Summer Fridays: stop working at 3:00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Holiday Break: 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year’s Eve
• Flexible work arrangements available, combining on-site and remote work as needed. Two days per week in the NY office required

Pay

$70,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time