Account Manager

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

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Reports to:Director, Programmatic Marketplaces 

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 31 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.

What will you be doing? 

Condé Nast is seeking a Programmatic Marketplace Account Manager to collaborate and partner with the Sales, Research, Campaign Management and Digital Media teams. You’ll help grow the programmatic performance and revenues with our Advertising partners across Western European markets.  

As a Programmatic Account Manager, you will play an important role in the team as the client’s trusted advisor and champion. Working closely with Sales you will partner to develop, execute and manage complex programmatic deals driving revenue growth in the programmatic landscape. You’ll have a deep understanding of the programmatic marketplace and your client’s business objectives. Utilising an analytical mindset to help shape future strategies through data driven insights and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be at the forefront of driving revenue growth and strategic developments of Conde Nast Programmatic Marketplace.

• Partner with investment, planning, programmatic strategy and trading desks across UK agencies to develop strategies that help grow PG revenue and build agency and client relationships.

• Support with internal communications for key Conde Nast stakeholders on client initiatives and opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners on RFP strategy and responses.

• Research agency and client information to better understand how to increase and deepen our relationships and deliver on programmatic growth.

• Serve as both an internal and external programmatic consultant, educating clients and agencies on capabilities and best practices - supporting the growth of existing business partnerships.

• Work with Category Managers to measure progress, proactively identify at-risk opportunities, and enact solutions.

• Maintain a deep understanding of our ad products and capabilities (i.e. data, video, social, new products etc). Partner with related teams (Marketing, Yield/Inventory and Platform Strategy) in all pre-sale efforts.

• Partner with Inventory to assess risk and ensure we deliver in full on contracted goals and client KPIs.

• Participate in regular business reviews and take a consultative, long-term approach to building productive relationships with agencies & clients.

• Partner with the Global Programmatic Account Management team on best practices and day to day reporting & opportunities.

• Support and work with the sales team on pre-sale pitch documentation.

• Identify upsell opportunities with trading desks.

Who you are:

• Significant experience in advertising sales and/or agency Trading desk/ programmatic planning/strategy.

• Minimum of 2+ years in an ad technology or programmatic specific role;  hands on familiarity with DSPs, SSPs is required.

• Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge are a plus. 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

• Work independently and proactively within a team environment. 

• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with a broad range of internal and external clients. 

• Solutions oriented with a strong attention to detail. 

Where will you be? 

We value collaboration, and our team comes together in the office three days a week. Our Adelphi office spans three floors, offering amazing views of the Thames and easy access to the amenities of The Strand. We truly love working here!

Application instructions:

Please upload your latest CV and cover letter which outline why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events 

• Hybrid working and core hours 

• Competitive pension scheme 

• Bupa Private Healthcare 

• Enhanced maternity leave and family leave 

• Season ticket loans 

• Cycle to work 

• Employee Assistance programme 

• Bring your dog to work 

• A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts 

• Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions

• Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce 

• Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.