Strategy Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own client media programs end to end by shaping strategy, driving buying across display, search, social and video, and turning analytics into actionable optimizations.

Growth/Media Strategy: Lead campaign design and cross-channel execution with tight client alignment.
Client Partnership: Be the main contact, escalate issues, and run status/strategy meetings to keep programs on track.
Measurement & Ops: Oversee daily performance, reporting, and team delivery across Senior Analysts and internal partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Be an expert in leveraging digital media channels for maximum impact – including display (programmatic and direct), mobile, search, social and online video, among others
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients; escalate, track and solve client issues
Partner with clients to understand their business goals, marketing objectives, and competitive constraints
Lead your team through campaign design and setup – including media strategy, media buying and ad operations - and oversee reporting and analytics for assigned clients
Monitor and manage all aspects of daily client campaign performance
Lead on-site and remote client strategy and status meetings
Manage a team of Senior Analysts and/or Analysts, and serve as internal client to other Kepler functional teams

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in digital advertising account management, yield optimization, marketing strategy/consulting, or brand management
Experience with marketing campaign design, campaign management, and analysis
Ability to apply innovative thinking to solve complex client marketing challenges
Strong analytical skills; must be comfortable with MS Excel, data analysis, and internet technologies
Strong ability to create, build and leverage relationships
Ability to lead day-to-day client relations, and work with management and multifunctional teams to respond to client needs
Excellent listening, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Effective time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to contribute to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-based environment
Bachelor’s degree with relevant major preferred