Advertising Account Manager

SSi People; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising firm is seeking a Senior Client Partner to oversee a portfolio of enterprise client-direct accounts. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in managing large accounts and have a consultative selling background, particularly in the CPG sector. Responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships, growing media investments, and collaborating with internal teams to drive business growth. This is a mid-senior level role with contract employment type, located in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large, client-direct accounts for a platform or publisher.
• Proven background in advertising partner strategy and consultative selling across multinational organizations.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Generate interest with marketing leaders to influence advertising investments.
• Identify and lead partnership opportunities beyond traditional media solutions.
• Support and grow client-direct media investments.
• Develop expertise in supported industries.
• Build and maintain C-level relationships to expand strategic influence.
• Collaborate with teams to drive revenue growth.

Skills

Account management

Consultative selling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Subject-matter expertise in CPG

Job description

Senior Client Partner – SSI People

We’re building a premium, ad‑supported advertising business and are seeking a Senior Client Partner to lead and grow a portfolio of enterprise client‑direct accounts. This role is highly consultative and strategic, focused on establishing long‑term partnerships with major brands—particularly within CPG—and driving sustained revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, creatively minded, and experienced in cross‑functional account leadership. This role requires regular travel and representation at key industry events.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate interest and excitement with CMOs, marketing leaders, brand managers, and media directors to influence large‑scale advertising investments
• Identify and lead partnership opportunities beyond traditional media solutions (e.g., brand partnerships, consumer product collaborations, live events)
• Support and grow client‑direct media investments
• Develop deep expertise in supported industries and client business objectives
• Build and maintain C‑level relationships to expand platform presence and strategic influence
• Partner closely with agency teams and internal stakeholders to drive revenue growth
• Collaborate with Partner Marketing, Business Development, Legal, Policy, Brand Partnerships, and Live Experiences teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Build comprehensive, ground‑up business plans that drive top‑line growth and align internal go‑to‑market strategies
• Stay current on video advertising trends and digital innovation
• Partner with sales leadership to set strategic objectives that maximize business impact
• Consult regularly with regional and local sales leaders to enhance brand and product positioning
• Maintain close alignment with clients and internal counterparts to drive trust, collaboration, and long‑term success
• Represent the organization as a thought leader and speaker at key client and industry events

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large, client‑direct accounts for a platform or publisher
• Proven background in advertising partner strategy and consultative selling across multinational organizations
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into measurable outcomes
• Collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset with experience working cross‑functionally
• Deep understanding of client priorities, performance goals, and how to align solutions to meet those needs
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong relationships and subject‑matter expertise within CPG verticals, including:
• Beauty
• Alcohol
• Home Care
• Pet Care
• Candy & Gum
• Personal Care
• Food & Snacks
• Beverage

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Advertising, Sales, and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting