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Account Manager, Programmatic

Equativ

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85000 - 95000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

We are looking for a driven and client-focused Programmatic Account Manager to join our US National team. You will manage a portfolio of brand direct and agency clients across our US Central region acting as their primary point of contact from campaign kickoff through quarterly business reviews. You will combine strong programmatic expertise with a performance-first mindset to deliver measurable results uncover growth opportunities and strengthen long-term partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced data-driven environment and is passionate about delivering impactful client-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary client contact building strong trust-based relationships.
Plan and execute client entertainment initiatives to enhance engagement and retention by participating in office hours lunch & learns and industry events.

Campaign Planning & Strategy

Develop client-aligned media strategies using market trends audience insights and competitive analysis.
Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities across open exchange and PMP formats.
Proactively address evolving client needs with strategic recommendations.
Use performance data to develop retention plans and uncover growth opportunities.

Campaign Execution & Support

Collaborate on pre-launch activities: brief reviews creative mocks site lists and quality checks.
Maintain and manage Deal Libraries and targeting strategies.
Deliver ongoing performance updates QBRs and post-campaign wrap-ups.
Provide curated reporting: site lists green PMPs RFIs RFPs and campaign trackers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Sales and Optimization Managers to align on strategy setup and execution.
Collaborate with marketing and solutions teams for demos insights and product recommendations.

Subject Matter Expertise

Contribute to or Lead an SME project to deepen expertise in Equativ/Sharethrough capabilities and support strategic outcomes across the sales cycle.

What were looking for

Programmatic expertise: You have 3-5 years of experience in programmatic advertising account management campaign management or a related field with hands-on experience running and troubleshooting campaigns across major DSP platforms. You have a strong grasp of how programmatic auctions PMP deals and programmatic guaranteed structures work in practice. When campaigns underdeliver you know where to look and how to address potential issues. You can translate technical know-how into strategic guidance that clients understand and can act on.

Client-facing confidence: You show up prepared communicate with clarity and build relationships that go beyond the day-to-day. Youre comfortable presenting to clients and agency or brand stakeholders contributing to strategic conversations and handling questions on the spot. Clients see you as a trusted partner not just a vendor contact and that trust supports long-term retention and growth.

Organizational agility: Youre someone who keeps multiple priorities moving at once without things falling through the cracks. You proactively flag issues before they escalate set clear expectations with clients and internal teams and follow through consistently. You communicate well in writing and in conversation and you know how to calibrate your message depending on the audience.

You also bring

Analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with comfort working in large datasets using Excel or other tools to surface actionable insights.
Familiarity with optimization attribution and other facets of the ad tech ecosystem.
Hands-on programmatic trading and optimization experience is a plus.
BS/BA or equivalent experience.

$85000 - $95000 a year

The listed salary range reflects the base salary for this role and is dependent on experience and addition to base pay this position is eligible for a variable incentive plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

About us

Equativ a leading independent ad platform brings scale and simplicity to digital advertising.

Following itsrecent merger with Sharethroughand the acquisition ofKamino Retail advertisers media owners and technology partners rely on Equativs advanced SSP curation and retail media services and technology to achieve maximum business outcomes.

With a focus on privacy-first programmatic video CTV and data-driven solutions Equativ enables clients to activate across the digital ecosystem while protecting consumer privacy.

The companys global expertise is also backed by a team of over 750 employees across 19 countries.

As a proud recipient of the label Equativ is committed to providing a dynamic flexible workplace where employees thrive grow and excel in both their professional and personal lives.

Come and lead the charge with us inbuilding a transparent ecosystem based on quality!

Equativ is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to employment services and programs are available to everyone regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation throughout the application and/or interview process please contact the recruitment team at emailprotected

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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