Strategic Account Manager
$75,000–$85,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop strategic digital media plans and own the RFP process from pitch through activation by managing proposal development, pricing inputs, and internal coordination. Build integrated advertising solutions across Versant's sports and entertainment portfolio while ensuring seamless campaign activation and stewardship with cross-functional teams. Turn insights into client value by using audience intelligence and performance data to inform recommendations and support renewal conversations. Collaborate across Sales, Strategy, Operations, and Product to strengthen planning processes and drive revenue growth. This role sits at the center of Versant's digital advertising strategy, connecting advertisers with engaged audiences across iconic brands like CNBC, USA Network, and Fandango.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in digital media, advertising, media planning, account management, client services, or a related field
- Experience developing digital media plans or advertising proposals based on client objectives
- Working knowledge of the digital campaign lifecycle, including RFP response, planning, activation, delivery, optimization, and reporting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret audience and campaign data and translate insights into clear recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing client-facing presentations and proposal materials
- Strong project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple RFPs, campaigns, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Strategy, Ad Operations, Marketing, Product, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint or comparable tools
- Hybrid work arrangement, generally contributing from the New York office a minimum of three days per week
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing advertising solutions across multiple digital properties, brands, or audience segments
- Familiarity with paid social, programmatic media, ad-serving and business management platforms (e.g., Google Ad Manager, FreeWheel, Operative One), CRM systems, or digital measurement tools
- Experience supporting advertisers across sports, entertainment, streaming, theatrical, or other consumer-focused categories
- Experience using campaign performance and audience insights to identify renewal, upsell, or cross-portfolio opportunities
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