Account Manager/Digital Media

GumGum • Chicago, IL

3d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

GumGum is the contextual-first technology leader transforming digital advertising with AI-powered, non-invasive data and media solutions. We champion effective advertising that uplifts and respects consumers. Our proprietary Contextual, Attention, and Creative solutions create the perfect match between a brand and a consumer in the right moment and mindset. Founded in 2008, GumGum is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and operates in 19+ markets.

To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers
The Account Manager is a critical role within the Client Solutions department that partners directly with Sales to best service our advertising agency partners and execute on a variety of campaigns to meet client targets. The Account Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all aspects of campaign performance are exceeding expectations while simultaneously updating, educating and building relationships with advertising clients.
Additionally, the Account Manager helps facilitate the management of all aspects of the campaign internally, working with our Design team, the Advertising Operations team and Engineering team to expertly set up each campaign according to key performance indicators.
Note: This position offers the opportunity for remote work or 'work from home' as there isn't a nearby office. However, GumGum is excited to only consider applicants residing in the local area listed in the job description for business needs including some or all of the following: client interaction, team interaction, timezone, etc.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business (Advertising/Marketing) or similar experience
• 1-2+ years of experience in the digital media field, preferably in online verticals - Account Management and/or Media Planning
• Familiarity with Doubleclick, Sizmek, MOAT, Integral Ad Science, Millward Brown, Upwave, Salesforce, DoubleVerify and JIRA
• Proficient with online advertising terms, concepts, and revenue model
• Able to manage a variety of client needs while delivering on GumGum’s reputation for excellent customer service

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of GumGum’s renewal business Lead the charge in supporting GumGum’s renewal business by providing GumGum clients with an industry leading end-to-end experience
• Build strategic and long-lasting relationships with GumGum’s key clients
• Attend in person meetings and entertain clients as deemed necessary
• Present campaign performance and updates to client or sales team and communicate optimizations to achieve goals
• Discover incremental opportunities for growth among existing campaigns
• Driving strategy for growth of key accounts
• Support Sales in managing and executing strategic sales opportunities
• Understand the client pipeline and strategically use current campaign success to help secure revenue on future initiatives
• Spend ample time researching client campaigns and programs they are running outside of GumGum
• Coordinate internal teams and execute on sold campaignsWork with AdOps to properly implement and manage sold advertising campaigns
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to make sure campaign details are organized, up-to-date and turnaround times are being adhered to
• Take ownership of pod meetings, set the agenda and have goals in place so the team understands what should be accomplished during that time
• Make sure there is alignment on client success metrics across the rest of the operations department
• Review campaign performance daily to ensure performance is trending to achieve KPIs. Meet with Ad Ops to suggest campaign optimizations
• Provide feedback to the company on how to best service clients' needs

Benefits

• At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness.
• The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan, and depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or stock incentive program.
• Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level