Client Activation Leader – Hybrid Role

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Premium health, vision, and dental

Mental health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Morning Brew Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Client Activation to lead a team of managers and contributors responsible for post-sale execution of integrated marketing partnerships.

You will partner with Sales, Creative Strategy, Editorial Operations, AdOps, and others to ensure campaigns meet scope, timelines, and budget. The role blends people management with client-facing responsibilities, requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a client-centered mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in marketing partnerships or ad operations.
• Experience managing a team of managers and ICs.
• Proven track record in client service and revenue retention.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post-sale execution across multimedia, on-site, and experiential offerings.
• Develop and manage a team of Sr. Leads, Leads, and Associates.
• Collaborate with Sales, Creative, Editorial, and AdOps to meet KPIs and budgets.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure timely delivery of campaigns.
• Drive process improvements to optimize cross-department workflows.

Skills

Media planning

Client management

Team leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Tools

Google Drive

Keynote

Sheets

OMS

IMS

Monday.com

Job description

Morning Brew Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Client Activation to lead a team of managers and contributors responsible for post-sale execution of integrated marketing partnerships.

You will partner with Sales, Creative Strategy, Editorial Operations, AdOps, and others to ensure campaigns meet scope, timelines, and budget. The role blends people management with client-facing responsibilities, requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a client-centered mindset.