Senior Account Manager

Big Happy

• $95K — $126K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of digital advertising experience in an agency, publisher, or ad tech setting.
  • Strong grasp of the digital media ecosystem and brand-agency-publisher relationships.
  • Proven track record of managing full campaign lifecycles, from kickoff to reporting.
  • Comfortable working with third-party measurement tools like IAS, DoubleVerify, and Nielsen.
  • Familiarity with programmatic media environments and platforms like DV360 and The Trade Desk is an advantage.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to convert campaign data into insightful narratives for clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead campaign kickoff calls with agencies, ensuring alignment between creative production and campaign objectives.
  • Gather and verify campaign launch materials for accurate and timely launches.
  • Coordinate creative production and serve as the liaison between clients and internal teams.
  • Monitor and report on campaign performance with a focus on optimization against KPIs.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of campaign elements and address discrepancies promptly with Ops and Tech teams.
  • Prepare and present end-of-campaign reports, highlighting actionable insights to drive client renewals.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Strategy, Creative, Tech, and Ops teams to ensure seamless campaign execution.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with competitive salary structure.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
  • FSA/HSA matching program available to employees.
  • Unlimited paid time off policy to foster work-life balance.
  • Company-provided laptop for employees.
  • Participation in the company stock program.
  • Paid parental leave to support families during important life events.
  • Half-day Fridays, excluding the fourth quarter, to enhance work-life flow.
  • Encouragement of team camaraderie and a culture focused on growth and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Senior Account Manager

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Account Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York

Reporting To: Sr. Director of Client Services

Compensation: $95,000 - $126,500 / year

Description

Senior Account Manager to lead and grow relationships with some of our most important brand and agency partners. This role sits at the center of our client experience and ensures campaigns launch smoothly, perform strongly, and ultimately turn into long-term partnerships.

As the primary post-sale lead for your accounts, you will guide campaigns from kickoff through reporting while partnering closely with teams to deliver strong outcomes. You will combine strong client instincts, attention to detail, and a solutions-first mindset to help clients get the most from Big Happy's platform.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys building meaningful relationships, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful work that drives client success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead campaign kick-off calls with media and creative agencies to ensure creative production aligns with campaign objectives, brainstorm custom creative (Sunrises, AR, 3D, Games, etc), review production timelines, and serve as a subject matter expert on all things Big Happy
  • Gather campaign launch materials including third party tracking, site lists, block lists, etc, and confirm accuracy for timely launch
  • Lead creative production with Creative team and serve as the liaison between the client and internal teams to bring a client's creative vision to life while aligning with Big Happy best practices
  • Monitor campaign performance and provide client with weekly reporting, with an eye for optimizing and showing improvement week over week against client KPIs
  • Ensure all campaign elements are accurately tracking and flag discrepancies with Ops and Tech teams
  • Build and present end of campaign reporting with a focus on actionable learnings and recommendations that drive client renewals
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Strategy, Creative, Tech, and Ops to accomplish client deliverables and ensure smooth campaign launch, execution, and completion


Skills, Knowledge and Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in digital advertising, ideally within an agency, publisher, or ad tech environment.
  • Strong understanding of the digital media ecosystem and how brands, agencies, and publishers collaborate.
  • Experience managing campaigns across the full lifecycle from kickoff to reporting.
  • Comfort working with third-party measurement and verification partners such as IAS, DoubleVerify, Innovid, DCM, Lucid, Nielsen, or Placed.
  • Familiarity with programmatic and managed service media environments. Experience with platforms like DV360, Xandr, or The Trade Desk is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to translate campaign data into clear insights and compelling client narratives.
  • Confident communicator who is comfortable leading client conversations and navigating ambiguity.
  • A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset with interest in improving processes as the company grows.


Benefits
  • Full-time position with a competitive base salary
  • Access to benefits, including Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
  • FSA/HSA matching program
  • Unlimited PTO - take what you need
  • Big Happy-provided laptop
  • Participation in Big Happy's stock program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Half Day Fridays (excluding Q4)
  • Team Happy camaraderie - celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and fostering continuous career growth
  • A workplace culture where you can be yourself, contribute meaningfully, and be valued for your impact


Location: Hybrid - NYC (Midtown) - 3 days in Office

Total Compensation: The total Compensation range for this role is $95,000-$126,500. This range is inclusive of base pay (95,000-110,000) + 15% quarterly bonuses. Compensation will vary based on the individual's experience.

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