Account Manager

Ampersand•Los Angeles, CA

16d•$76,000

About The Position

The Local Account Manager at Ampersand plays a crucial role in strategizing with Local sales during the RFP process, working with sales for incremental opportunities and executing multi-screen advertising campaigns for Ampersand's media clients. They work closely with Director of Sales, Account Directors, and Account Executives to provide optimal client service support and ensure flawless campaign planning and execution. The Local Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and requests, handling tasks such as preparing sales proposals, providing rates, creative deadlines, technical specifications, and reporting campaign delivery metrics. Additionally, they actively engage in projects on behalf of Ampersand, its clients, and customers, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Requirements

2-3 years advertising related experience
Working knowledge of media math
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently in an office setting with employees, clients, and customers
Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, & work overtime if necessary
Work independently and proactively on projects and follow through to completion
Comfort with ambiguity and a self-starter with an aptitude for defining new processes
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are required
Must possess a passion to drive the business forward

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sales teams to prepare media plans while demonstrating a clear understanding of client expectations, KPIs, and following industry trends.
Work cross-functionally with multiple departments (MVPDs, Trading Team, Strategic Planning Team, Billing team, etc.) to create comprehensive client proposals and ensure inventory availability throughout the sales process.
Communicate ad specifications, creative lead times, and collect assets from clients, ensuring compliance with requirements.
Collaborate with sales and Campaign Management team on resolving invoice discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records. Assist in team planning and organization, including information gathering, zip radius analysis, coverage analysis, and building presentations using relevant tools.
Work in collaboration with the Campaign Management team to monitor and analyze campaigns performance to identify and implement appropriate campaign optimizations based on pacing and batch fulfillment.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Open company culture where you have the headroom to grow and legroom to run
Opportunity to join a company revolutionizing the Advertising Technology industry
Trustworthy, hardworking colleagues
Opportunities to learn and grow
Management, Sales, Executive Presence, Operations trainings; just to name a few!
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Generous Time Off
Work/Life balance
401k and Company matching
Commuting benefits
Other perks