Account Manager, Programmatic

Equativ•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$90,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a driven and client-focused Programmatic Account Manager to join our US National team. You will manage a portfolio of brand direct and agency clients across our US Central region, acting as their primary point of contact from campaign kickoff through quarterly business reviews. You will combine strong programmatic expertise 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.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in programmatic advertising, account management, campaign management, or a related field, with hands-on experience running and troubleshooting campaigns across major DSP platforms.
Strong grasp of how programmatic auctions, PMP deals, and programmatic guaranteed structures work in practice.
Ability to translate technical know-how into strategic guidance that clients understand and can act on.
Client-facing confidence: show up prepared, communicate with clarity, and build relationships that go beyond the day-to-day.
Comfortable presenting to clients and agency or brand stakeholders, contributing to strategic conversations, and handling questions on the spot.
Ability to keep multiple priorities moving at once without things falling through the cracks.
Proactively flag issues before they escalate, set clear expectations with clients and internal teams, and follow through consistently.
Communicate well in writing and in conversation, and know how to calibrate your message depending on the audience.
Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with comfort working in large datasets using Excel or other tools to surface actionable insights.
BS/BA or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on programmatic trading and optimization experience is a plus.
Familiarity with optimization, attribution, and other facets of the ad tech ecosystem.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Collaborate on pre-launch activities: brief reviews, creative mocks, site lists, 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.
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.
Contribute to or Lead an SME project to deepen expertise in Equativ/Sharethrough capabilities and support strategic outcomes across the sales cycle.