Must have: 5+ years in agency client services managing paid media accounts (paid search, paid social, programmatic). This is an agency account leadership role, not a sales role.
Location: Hybrid, Brooklyn, NY (2-3 days per week in office)
Department: Client Services
Reports to: Director, Strategy & Client Services
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 base, based on experience
The RoleAs Senior Account Executive, you are the lead strategist and primary client contact for a portfolio of key accounts. You own client relationships end to end, set omnichannel media strategy, align senior client stakeholders, and direct cross-functional teams to deliver against performance targets. You also mentor Account Executives and drive account growth.
What You'll Do- Own relationships with key accounts as the primary point of contact, including senior and executive-level stakeholders
- Develop and present integrated, multi-quarter media strategies across paid search, paid social, programmatic, affiliate, SEO and AI search (AEO), lifecycle and emerging channels
- Lead status meetings, planning sessions, monthly performance reviews and QBRs with clear, executive-ready narratives
- Turn performance data into insights and recommendations that guide optimization and future planning
- Oversee budgets, pacing and KPIs; lead forecasting and budget reallocation recommendations to maximize ROI
- Manage scope, timelines and expectations; triage change requests and partner with Operations on SOWs and change orders
- Direct planners, buyers and channel specialists; review deliverables for accuracy and strategic alignment
- Identify growth opportunities and build business cases and proposals tied to client goals
- Surface risks early and lead resolution with data-backed options
- Mentor Account Executives on client communication, strategy and account management
What You'll Bring- 5+ years of client-facing experience in an agency account management, strategy or media planning role
- Proven success retaining and growing complex accounts while meeting or exceeding KPIs
- Executive presence: confident leading senior-level conversations, managing escalations and influencing decisions with data
- Advanced knowledge of paid search, paid social and programmatic platforms; Google Ads, Meta or GA4 certifications preferred
- Strong analytical skills, including GA4 and dashboard fluency, and the ability to turn data into clear executive narratives
- Financial acumen across budget pacing, forecasting and scope management
- Authorization to work in the United States and ability to work from our Brooklyn office 2-3 days per week
Benefits- Health, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development support and certifications
- Flexible hybrid schedule
