GumGum

Senior Account Manager

GumGum$83K — $102K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of digital media experience, particularly in Account Management or Media Planning.
  • BA/BS degree in Business, Advertising, Marketing, or similar practical experience.
  • Proficient understanding of digital advertising terms, concepts, and revenue models.
  • Ability to analyze campaign performance metrics and explain technical data clearly to clients.
  • Familiarity with ad tech tools such as DoubleClick, Salesforce, and JIRA.
  • Strong communication skills for managing diverse stakeholders, balancing client expectations with project goals.
  • Detail-oriented with effective time management skills in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the renewal business, ensuring an exceptional client experience.
  • Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships through proactive engagement and performance reviews.
  • Analyze competitor campaigns to capitalize on growth opportunities and enhance account strategies.
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with clients, translating key performance data into actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and manage campaign implementations to meet KPIs effectively.
  • Conduct daily campaign performance reviews, aligning internal teams on client success metrics.
  • Facilitate team meetings with structured agendas focused on organization and goal achievement.
  • Mentor new team members and contribute to ongoing education programs within the team.

Benefits

  • Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Potential participation in bonus, commission, or stock incentive programs.
  • Recognition and emphasis on employee development and wellness.
Full Job Description
The Senior Account Manager is a critical role within the Client Solutions department that partners directly with Sales to best service our advertising agency partners and execute on a variety of campaigns to meet client targets. The Senior Account Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all aspects of campaign performance are exceeding expectations while simultaneously updating, educating, and building relationships with advertising clients.

Additionally, the Senior Account Manager helps facilitate the management of all aspects of the campaign internally, working with our Design team, the Advertising Operations team, and the Engineering team to expertly set up each campaign according to key performance indicators. The role is also responsible for training and mentoring more junior team members in industry best practices and company processes.

Note: GumGum fosters a flexible work environment, offering GumGummers the ability to work either in-office or remotely/from home. However, for occasional in-person collaboration, we kindly ask that this position be located within a 'commutable' distance to our office.

What You'll Achieve
  • Own GumGum's renewal business by delivering an industry-leading, end-to-end client experience and strategically securing future revenue pipelines.
  • Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with key clients through proactive communication, performance presentations, and in-person engagement.
  • Analyze active and external competitor campaigns to identify incremental growth opportunities and drive expansion strategy for key accounts.
  • Spearhead Quarter Business Reviews (QBRs) for strategic accounts, synthesizing key performance data into actionable insights for clients.
  • Coordinate internal cross-functional teams and partner closely with AdOps to ensure flawless campaign implementation, pacing, and KPI delivery.
  • Champion daily campaign performance reviews, establish cross-departmental alignment on client success metrics, and streamline stakeholder workflows.
  • Lead pod meetings with clear agendas and goal-setting to keep internal execution organized, up-to-date, and on schedule.
  • Act as a Team Expert by onboarding and mentoring new team members, managing the AM Core Curriculum, and co-owning the team's continued education program.

Skills You'll Bring
  • 3+ years of digital media experience, with a strong preference for a background in online verticals like Account Management or Media Planning.
  • BA/BS degree in Business, Advertising, Marketing, or equivalent practical industry experience.
  • Proficient in digital advertising terms, concepts, revenue models, and advanced advertising metrics.
  • Skilled at interpreting campaign performance metrics and confidently explaining technical data to clients.
  • Experience with ad tech and project tools such as DoubleClick, Sizmek, MOAT, IAS, Millward Brown, Upwave, Salesforce, DoubleVerify, and JIRA.
  • Diplomatic communicator capable of managing diverse internal and external stakeholders while protecting client expectations.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, varied client needs while upholding a reputation for premier customer service.
  • Exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to balance competing demands and meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

What We Offer

At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness. The reasonable estimated base pay range for this role is from $83,000 - $102,000 annually. The actual amount may be higher or lower. Individual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions.

The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan, and depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or stock incentive program. Your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process. Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits.

Awards
  • 2025 & 2026 Digiday Media Awards Europe Best Contextual Targeting Offering
  • 2025 AdExchanger Awards AI Innovators, Technology & Service Provider, Finalist
  • 2025 MARKETECH APAC Marketing Technology Awards Silver Winner for Best Contextual Advertising Tech Platform
  • 2025 Inc. B2B Power Partner
  • 2025 ExchangeWire The Wires Global Best Client Services team winner (GumGum UK)
  • 2025 and 2026 BuiltIn Best U.S. Midsize Companies to Work For

About GumGum

GumGum is an artificial intelligence company with particular expertise in computer vision. The company's mission is to unlock the value of images and videos produced everyday across the web, social media, and broadcast television. GumGum's proprietary technology analyzes images and videos in real time, using computer vision and natural language processing to understand the content and context of the media. The company's core products include GumGum Vision, an image recognition and monetization platform, and GumGum Sports, a sponsorship measurement platform for sports teams and brands. GumGum was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
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500 employees
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Founded
2008

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