Full-Time

Account Strategist

Posted on 11/19/2024

Undertone

Undertone

201-500 employees

Creates engaging digital advertising campaigns

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Salesforce
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5 – 7 years in client services roles with specialty in Retail and/or CPG verticals
  • Digital media experience is required
  • Deep understanding of competitive landscape: Digital media, DCO, Retail, CPG and Retail Media Networks
  • Familiarity with leading category measurement solutions
  • Detail oriented and data-driven, with strong analytical skills
  • Analytical with the ability to build recommendations and action plans based on data
  • Experience in working closely with sales teams, customers, and multiple internal stakeholders
  • Team player with excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
  • Media planning experience is preferred
  • 3rd party tagging experience preferred
  • Experience working in Salesforce preferred
  • Proficient in Excel & PPT
Responsibilities
  • Be the voice of the customer in cross-functional meetings – helping to guide the team towards solutions that best meet the client’s needs.
  • Be a strategic lead for key Retail and CPG account partnerships
  • Provide holistic, full-funnel recommendations for Retail and CPG campaigns across all activation channels and creative formats
  • Manage and lead kick-off calls with client/agency and internal teams
  • Liaison between sales and operations teams (Analytics, Creative, Partnerships, Product, Solutions Engineering)
  • Preparation and presentation of detailed client performance reporting that brings the campaign to life
  • Work with campaign counterparts to troubleshoot campaigns when needed
  • Project management of major campaign initiatives
  • Prepare and provide strategic sales materials for RFPs showcasing how we’ll meet and exceed their goals, all in a measurable way
  • Meet, build, and create deep relationships with client and agency partners
  • Work closely with campaign counterparts to ensure sure client goals are achieved/exceeded

Undertone specializes in creating engaging advertising experiences across platforms like video, advanced TV, rich media, and social media. They use proprietary data and advanced targeting techniques to deliver high-impact campaigns tailored to clients' goals, often launching them in under 72 hours. Their ad formats achieve impressive metrics, such as an average interaction time of 28 seconds and significant increases in brand recall and purchase intent. Undertone aims to lead in the digital advertising space by providing effective, data-driven advertising solutions.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Undertone's partnerships with high-profile brands like Mercedes-Benz USA highlight its effectiveness and industry reputation.
  • The new Retail and CPG Commerce Division, led by experienced industry veteran Ben Flaccus, positions Undertone for growth in these lucrative sectors.
  • Collaborations with social impact organizations like Givsly demonstrate Undertone's commitment to corporate social responsibility, potentially enhancing brand image and employee satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital advertising market requires continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Rapid campaign turnaround times, while beneficial, may strain resources and impact quality if not managed properly.

What makes Undertone unique

  • Undertone's ability to launch high-impact campaigns in under 72 hours sets it apart in the fast-paced digital advertising market.
  • Their proprietary data and advanced targeting techniques ensure ads reach the right audience at the right time, maximizing engagement and effectiveness.
  • The integration of The Trade Desk’s Unified ID Solution enhances Undertone's synchronized digital branding capabilities, offering a more cohesive and relevant consumer connection.

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