Account Manager - Media Buying & Planning

Account Manager - Media Buying & Planning M+C Saatchi Performance is looking for an Account Manager to join our team. The Account team plays a critical role in managing the agency’s relationship with key clients while ensuring the seamless implementation, maintenance and execution of paid media campaigns across various channels and platforms, including search, social, programmatic and display. This role requires a solid foundation in digital media and a willingness to learn and adapt to deliver campaigns efficiently and effectively. As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth and managing multiple projects for clients. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Additionally, you should have a keen awareness of cultural moments, trends, and emerging technologies that can influence media strategies. What you'll do: Oversee the day-to-day management of assigned accounts, ensuring seamless execution of media plans, with support from your manager Develop a deep understanding of your clients’ marketing goals, target audience, and challenges Ensure ongoing client satisfaction and actively contribute to the team’s goal of growing the account(s) Assist in the development of strategy documents, media plans, post-campaign analyses, quarterly business reviews, and other client deliverables Act as a central point of coordination with internal and external teams (e.g. creative, data, search & social, programmatic, etc.) to help form overall strategy, planning, and execution of campaigns for our clients Own weekly statuses and tracking documents, both internally and externally, to ensure smooth account management What you'll bring: A minimum of 1 year media planning and buying experience across digital channels with an emphasis on performance media – agency experience preferred A foundational understanding of digital strategy, how it’s devised and executed across display, search, social, mobile, CTV, etc. Highly numerate – very comfortable with data analysis and how this feeds into performance planning Good communication, both written and verbal, with strong client-facing and presentation skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Adept at juggling multiple projects, meeting deadlines and operating in a fast-paced environment A collaborative mindset with a positive, solutions-oriented approach Self-starter, committed to achieving results Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with ad platforms (Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, or similar) is a plus Additional Information: Salary Band: $60,000 - $70,000 per year Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k match Summer Fridays: we aim to stop working at 3:00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day Holiday Break: 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year’s Eve Flexible work arrangements available, combining on-site and remote work as needed. Two days per week in the NY office required Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. About M+C SAATCHI GROUP About M+C SAATCHI PERFORMANCE M+C Saatchi Performance as part of the M+C Saatchi Group, has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application. All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). #LI-JM1 #PERF Group company M+C Saatchi Performance Locations New York Yearly salary $60,000 - $70,000 Employment type Full-time New York About M+C Saatchi Group M+C Saatchi Group was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle, Brutal Simplicity. Founded in 1995 Co-workers 2500+