Client Services Lead

Attain; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Attain is seeking a Client Services Lead to partner with key advertisers and agencies, driving end-to-end campaign success from planning through measurement and retention. You will work as a hands-on advisor in a fast-paced ad-tech environment, leveraging data and programmatic expertise to deliver measurable outcomes.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Client Services, you will guide a portfolio of strategic accounts, upsell media execution and insights, and mentor the team to scale Attain’s

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital advertising, programmatic media, or data-driven marketing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build and upsell media execution and measurement strategies to traders, agency teams, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic account management for a portfolio of high-value clients.
• Oversee end-to-end campaigns from onboarding to reporting with data-driven recommendations.
• Identify upsell opportunities and expand data activation within existing accounts.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to surface client feedback and influence development of new solutions.
• Develop scalable playbooks and best practices for campaign management and client communication.
• Mentor Client Services Managers and Specialists on the team.

Skills

Digital advertising

Programmatic media

Data-driven marketing

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business

Tools

DSPs

SSPs

DMPs

Job description

Built for consumers and companies, alike. In a world driven by data, we believe consumers and businesses can coexist. Our founders had a vision to empower consumers to leverage their greatest asset—their data—in exchange for modern financial services. Built with this vision in mind, our platform allows consumers to access savings tools, earned wages and rewards without cost or hidden fees. In exchange, they give permission to use their real-time data for research, insights and targeted advertising.

At Attain, your contribution will help us build a more equitable and efficient data sharing ecosystem—whether helping consumers access modern financial services or businesses leverage data to achieve better outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with hands‑on leaders and mission‑driven individuals everyday.

We are hiring this role to be based out of either Chicago, IL or New York, NY. At the moment, we are targeting candidates who are currently based in those markets. Thank you for understanding!

About the role

As our Sales Team continues to grow, we are looking for a Client Services Lead who will serve as a primary strategic partner for Attain’s key advertiser and agency relationships. Reporting to the Associate Director of Client Services, you will be responsible for the end-to-end success of client campaigns—from strategic planning and data activation to performance measurement and long‑term retention.

You are a hands‑on expert in the programmatic and data landscape, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring operational excellence in every engagement. Your digital media expertise and relationship‑building skills will be the foundation that helps our customer base scale as our offerings expand beyond insights, programmatic media, and measurement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital advertising, programmatic media, or data‑driven marketing.
• Deep expertise in the ad‑tech ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, and data‑driven insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build and upsell media execution and measurement strategies to traders, agency teams, and executives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategic insights for clients.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple high‑value priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What a typical week might look like

• Strategic Account Management: Lead the day‑to‑end relationship for a portfolio of high‑value accounts, acting as their primary point of contact to ensure strategic alignment and satisfaction.
• Campaign Strategy & Execution: Oversee the entire lifecycle—from initial kick‑off and onboarding to final reporting—ensuring measurable business growth through data‑driven recommendations.
• Growth & Retention: Partner with Sales to identify upsell opportunities and expand Attain’s data activation and measurement footprint within existing accounts.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Product and Engineering teams to surface client feedback and influence the development of new data and measurement solutions.
• Process Innovation: Contribute to the development of scalable playbooks and best practices for campaign management and client communication.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and share best practices with Client Services Managers and Specialists on the team.

At the end of your first year, you’ll have helped us

• Successfully managed and grown a portfolio of key accounts with high retention and satisfaction rates.
• Onboarded net‑new business while building the operational components of our measurement and data activation offerings.
• Raised the bar of our organizational expertise in the marketplace by leading cross‑functional education sessions.
• Utilized your programmatic experience to collaborate with sellers and grow our outbound go-to-market strategies.