Account Specialist

Rakuten Advertising; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten Advertising in the United States is seeking an Account Specialist to support day-to-day execution of client affiliate marketing programs. You will work closely with Account Managers, clients, and publisher partners to deliver timely, accurate, high-quality service and help grow program performance in the finance vertical.

The role emphasizes coordination, reporting, and proactive optimization, with opportunities to build prospect lists and influence campaigns through data-driven insights

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in client services or digital marketing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or related field.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience in digital marketing, affiliate marketing, or finance-focused roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between publishers, advertisers, Account Managers, and clients.
• Update client offers, assets, and program communications as needed.
• Audit creatives and placements per account requirements.
• Monitor client emails and calls; route inquiries appropriately.
• Track and help resolve client issues, escalating when needed.
• Review affiliate/publisher sites to identify optimization opportunities.
• Prepare, run, and organize performance reporting for internal and client use.
• Build prospect lists using reporting insights and independent research.

Skills

Client services

Digital marketing

Affiliate marketing

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Rakuten tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Rakuten tools

Job description

Job Description: Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community.

Job Description: Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community.

Job Summary: The Account Specialist supports the day-to-day execution of client affiliate marketing programs, helping drive client satisfaction and support Rakuten Advertising revenue goals. This is a highly collaborative role that partners closely with Account Managers, clients, and publisher partners to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality service. In this role, you will support client accounts in the finance vertical, helping implement marketing strategies that expand market reach, increase publisher engagement, and maximize digital marketing investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key point of coordination and communication between publishers, advertisers, Account Managers, and clients.
• Update client offers, creative assets, and program communications as needed.
• Audit creative and placements based on account team and/or client requirements.
• Monitor client support emails and calls; respond directly or route inquiries appropriately.
• Track and help resolve client issues promptly, escalating as needed to ensure timely resolution.
• Review affiliate/publisher websites to identify optimization opportunities.
• Monitor projects and timelines to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables stay on track.
• Prepare, run, and organize performance reporting for internal and client use.
• Build prospect lists using reporting insights and independent research.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1–2 years of relevant experience (e.g., client services, digital marketing, affiliate marketing, or related).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.
• Experience contributing to team-based projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior exposure to digital marketing, finance, and/or client-facing roles is a plus.

Capabilities:

• Strong execution: able to move work forward reliably and follow through on commitments.
• Technical aptitude: quick learner of proprietary tools; strong Excel skills for client-ready reporting; ability to build proficiency in PowerPoint and Rakuten tools/processes.
• Excellent communication: strong written and verbal communication with a service-oriented approach.
• Detail-oriented: high accuracy across creative, offers, reporting, and communications.
• Deadline-driven: able to prioritize effectively, manage multiple tasks, and deliver on time.

Five Principles for Success

Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen

Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best

Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory

Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile

Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team

Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

As part of our Rakuten interview process, we encourage applicants to use your own words, rather than AI-generated content. Tell us your story in a way that's personal and authentic.

At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the base compensation for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.

USD $42,849.00 - $72,684.00 annually