Account Manager

Rubicon Project is a leading technology company automating the buying and selling of advertising. Relentless in its efforts for innovation, Rubicon Project has engineered one of the largest real-time cloud and Big Data computing systems, processing trillions of transactions within milliseconds each month.

The Account Manager, Agencies and Brands Team, is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships with Rubicon’s largest independent agencies and direct brands. They will represent some of the largest buyers in the US and promote the full stack of buy-side products and leverage these and maximize the opportunity within Rubicon Project’s client base. The successful candidate will join a team based in New York and will be highly motivated and capable of working within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

• Manage and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders within the client portfolio
• Deliver revenue performance for Rubicon Project’s publisher partners through ongoing management of Trading Desks and Agencies
• Provide training and support to buyers based within the region on the full buy-side product portfolio
• Work closely with Rubicon’s Seller teams to identify opportunities for publishers to grow Orders revenue (Orders - Guaranteed and Non-Guaranteed)
• Coordinate with internal groups to launch new campaigns and troubleshoot existing campaigns
• Maximize the value of existing campaigns and deals Drive Display, Mobile & Video Revenue
• Forecast performance accurately within territory

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2-3+ years of online advertising experience, either for a Trading desk, agency, ad network, or branded publisher
• Have a detailed understanding of online advertising dynamics and campaign planning & buying, (specifically as relate to Real Time Bidding)
• Understand industry trends, technologies and pricing models
• 2+ years of experience in sales account management

Skills/Personal Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills including ability to spot trends in large data sets
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, fun environment
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment quickly and easily
• Problem identifier and solver
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ambition, high energy and the will to succeed