Digital Account Strategist

This role requires you to be onsite 3 days a week in Hoboken, NJ.

Join a leading global e-commerce and retail organization, partnered with Aquent, that is revolutionizing how brands connect with customers. This innovative team is dedicated to bridging the gap between supplier brands and retail shoppers at an unprecedented scale, leveraging proprietary data to drive impactful digital advertising solutions. You'll be part of a rapidly growing business unit, working with industry experts to shape the future of retail media.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Digital Account Strategist. You will play a pivotal role in fostering advertising partnerships and driving significant revenue growth. In this exciting position, you will directly influence the success of our advertising solutions, working cross-functionally to deliver conversion-driven and brand-building results for our partners. Your strategic insights and hands-on execution will make a tangible impact on both our partners' business objectives and our continued expansion in the digital advertising space.

**What You'll Do:**

* Manage and optimize supplier advertising campaigns and associated revenues.

* Develop strategic campaign recommendations based on a deep understanding of supplier business goals and marketing objectives.

* Lead the end-to-end creative process, coordinating between suppliers and our internal creative team.

* Manage agency proposal templates and ensure accurate tagging.

* Collaborate closely with campaign management teams on campaign activation, trafficking, and optimization efforts.

* Maintain frequent and clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders regarding campaign performance and updates.

* Partner with Measurement & Analytics to ensure the accuracy and integrity of reporting.

* Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support supplier strategies and drive incremental revenue.

* Support monthly campaign billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

* Work cross-functionally within the business unit and with internal merchandising teams to achieve strong results for suppliers.

* Mentor Senior Campaign Managers and junior associates, fostering their professional growth.

* Collaborate with Sales professionals to develop proposals, evaluate deals, manage revisions, and ensure follow-up.

* Contribute to Quarterly Business Reviews and Joint Business Partnerships.

* Cultivate strong client relationships, manage day-to-day business, and identify opportunities for additional revenue beyond initial contracts.

* Lead campaign kick-offs and performance discussions with clients.

* Offer technical guidance on campaign specifications and facilitate troubleshooting and conflict resolution.

* Achieve all role-specific accountability metrics and goals.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Four-year college degree.

* Proven ability to lead day-to-day client relationships and collaborate effectively with management and multifunctional teams to address supplier needs.

* Experience in developing comprehensive media plan recommendations.

* Exceptional follow-through and a proactive approach to ensuring accountability across teams.

* Meticulously detail-oriented project management skills, crucial for strengthening supplier relationships and their investment in our advertising solutions.

* Familiarity with analytics, advertising data/tech, and data management platform (DMP) technologies, coupled with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

* Resourceful and adaptable, capable of navigating a large organization within a nimble and fast-paced environment.

* A strong desire to be both a key individual contributor and a collaborative team player.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation abilities, and expertise in cross-company and partner collaboration.

* Ability to work proactively under pressure and manage multiple ad hoc requests effectively.

* Comfortable escalating and presenting key issues to management.

* Possesses both tactical and strategic thinking capabilities to influence supplier investment in our media and advertising offerings.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $49.00/hr to $54.00/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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