ABOUT THE ROLEAdGem, a part of AdAction, is one of the fastest-growing rewarded advertising platforms in the market, driving premium engagement for mobile apps, loyalty programs, and consumer brands. As we continue to scale, we're expanding our Publisher Partnerships team to strengthen and grow relationships with the mobile publishers and loyalty platforms that power the AdGem network.
We are seeking a Strategic Account Manager - Publisher Partnerships to manage, optimize, and grow long-term publisher relationships across our global supply base. You will serve as the day-to-day owner of a portfolio of publisher accounts, ensuring strong monetization performance, driving optimization initiatives, identifying growth opportunities, and acting as a trusted operational and strategic partner.
This role is ideal for someone who is analytically minded, highly organized, curious about ad tech and mobile monetization, and motivated to build strong partnership relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIESPublisher Performance & Growth- Own a portfolio of publisher accounts and be accountable for revenue retention, growth, and supply health
- Develop a deep understanding of each partner's monetization goals, traffic mix, audience behavior, and optimization levers
- Monitor inventory performance and implement ongoing optimization to improve eCPM, fill rate, EPC, conversion rate, and user quality
- Identify and execute expansion opportunities including additional placements, new formats, GEO expansion, product adoption, and technical integrations
- Track pacing and performance trends across your accounts to ensure consistency and scalability
- Support quarterly and monthly forecasting for assigned partners
Strategic Partnership Management- Serve as the primary point of contact for publisher stakeholders - from partner managers to monetization owners and technical operators
- Lead regular performance syncs and strategic planning sessions
- Translate complex performance data into clear, actionable recommendations
- Proactively manage risks such as declining engagement, policy issues, fraud signals, or shifting partner priorities
- Advocate for publisher needs internally while balancing AdGem business goals
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner closely with Sales, Solutions, Product, and Finance teams to support partner success
- Coordinate post onboarding and post integration support for new publisher launches
- Provide structured feedback from partners to inform future product and platform improvements
- Work with Finance on commercial terms alignment, billing questions, and growth-ready contract structures
Market & Category Expertise- Build strong knowledge of rewarded advertising, offerwalls, loyalty monetization, and mobile app growth
- Stay current on platform policy changes, attribution shifts, privacy updates, and market dynamics
- Represent AdGem professionally in select partner meetings and industry conversations
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS- 1-4+ years of experience in account management with a preference for experience in adtech, mobile monetization, publisher management, or performance marketing
- Proven success managing and growing relationships with measurable revenue retention and expansion.
- Foundational understanding of performance marketing metrics including CPA, EPC, eCPM, CTR, conversion rate, LTV, retention, and ROAS
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. Proficiency with data and reporting tools required
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with comfort presenting to both day-to-day operators and senior stakeholders.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
- Willingness to travel for key partnership meetings and industry events.
- Located in the Denver, Chicago, or Austin areas.
WHY ADACTION?Our employees enjoy perks and benefits like:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Up to 6% 401k match with no vestment period
- Generous PTO + company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible, remote-first work culture
- Team outings and happy hours
- Weekly UberEats credit
- Home office stipend
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Annual wellness stipend
On Target Earnings Range: $90,000 - $130,000
(Actual compensation will depend on experience and performance.)
