Account Manager - Programmatic & Paid Social

monks; Toronto; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks in Canada is seeking an Account Manager, Programmatic & Paid Social based in Toronto or anywhere in Canada. You will act as the primary client contact, drive day-to-day media activation, and optimize programmatic campaigns across display and video while expanding Paid Social expertise on platforms like TikTok and Meta.

You will apply strong analytical skills to interpret data, propose recommendations, and deliver measurable improvements in campaign performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience executing and managing programmatic campaigns.
• Strong working knowledge of programmatic platforms (DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, Campaign Manager 360).
• Experience with Paid Social campaigns on platforms like Meta or TikTok is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and optimize programmatic campaigns across display, video, and digital channels.
• Support Paid Social activation and optimization on TikTok and Meta.
• Manage day-to-day client communications and provide campaign updates.
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and derive insights to improve results.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners for timely, high-quality execution.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Analytics

Campaign optimization

Client communication

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

Amazon DSP

Campaign Manager 360

TikTok Ads

Meta Ads

Job description

We're looking for an Account Manager, Programmatic & Paid Social to join our team in Canada.

Location: Toronto preferred; but open to candidates across Canada.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you'll serve as a key point of contact for clients while managing day-to-day media activation and campaign performance. You'll bring strong technical expertise in programmatic advertising, an analytical mindset, and the ability to translate campaign data into actionable recommendations.

You'll also have opportunities to expand your expertise across Paid Social platforms, including TikTok, while collaborating with experienced team members across our Media Operations practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, manage, and optimize programmatic advertising campaigns across display, video, and other digital channels.
• Support Paid Social campaign activation and optimization, including platforms such as TikTok and Meta.
• Manage day-to-day client communications, provide campaign updates, address questions, and troubleshoot platform or execution issues.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and develop actionable insights and recommendations to improve results.
• Leverage programmatic platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and Campaign Manager 360 to support campaign delivery and performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality campaign execution.
• Provide clients with insights on industry trends, emerging advertising technologies, and opportunities to improve their digital media strategies.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and client satisfaction.
• Share platform knowledge, best practices, and learnings with team members to support continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance campaign performance, streamline processes, and deliver additional value to clients.

About You

• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience executing and managing programmatic advertising campaigns, ideally within an agency, advertising technology company, or in‑house marketing team.
• Strong working knowledge of programmatic advertising platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and Campaign Manager 360.
• Experience with Paid Social campaigns is a plus, particularly on platforms such as Meta or TikTok.
• Solid understanding of digital advertising technologies, campaign setup, targeting, optimization, measurement, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret campaign data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working directly with clients, managing expectations, and communicating campaign performance and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines, and priorities.
• A genuine interest in advertising technologies, emerging industry trends, and the evolving digital media landscape.
• Willingness to share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to team learning and development.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment.

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company's then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of po