Strategic Account Manager I

Nexxen•New York, NY

4d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategic Account Manager I on Nexxen’s CTV Publisher team, you will own and grow relationships with a portfolio of CTV publishers, drive revenue, and maximize monetization through the Nexxen SSP. You will independently manage your accounts, use data to optimize yield, and serve as the primary point of contact for publishers. The role is based in the NYC office and follows a hybrid schedule: three days per week in-office and the remaining days remotely. This is an exempt position. The position includes managing publisher accounts from launch through growth, identifying upsell opportunities, advising publishers on monetization, analyzing performance and yield, leading business reviews, and collaborating with internal teams on integrations and issue resolution.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in programmatic digital advertising, account management, publisher services, or ad operations.
Working knowledge of programmatic advertising and SSP technology, with experience or familiarity in CTV.
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data to identify trends and support decisions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, curious mindset and ownership-oriented approach.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CTV or publisher accounts at an SSP, DSP, or ad server.
Familiarity with programmatic monetization and yield concepts.
Proficiency with data and reporting tools such as Excel, Looker, or Tableau.

Responsibilities

Manage post-sale CTV publisher accounts as the primary point of contact, overseeing relationships from launch through growth.
Drive upsell opportunities by developing growth plans, identifying monetization gaps, and using data to support recommendations.
Provide strategic guidance to publishers on inventory monetization and help them maximize revenue and platform value.
Monitor account health, spend trends, and yield metrics to identify opportunities and address issues.
Compile and analyze performance data to drive optimization decisions and support forecasting.
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and regular publisher check-ins.
Work closely with Business Development, Publisher Solutions, Demand, Product, and Engineering teams to support integrations and resolve issues.