Programmatic Account Manager (Entry-Level) — Client Growth

Sambatv; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samba TV in New York is seeking an Associate Programmatic Account Manager to own day-to-day client management for agency and brand-direct accounts, guiding planning, audience setup, activation, QA, and reporting across the campaign lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Sales, Product, and Measurement to drive adoption, performance, and growth, while building strong relationships and delivering data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• .1-2 years of experience in account management, customer success, campaign operations, client services, or a similar role within ad tech, digital media, or programmatic advertising (relevant internships count)
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• Knowledge of programmatic concepts including DSPs/SSPs/DMPs
• Familiarity with DSPs/SSPs and hands-on exposure is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients directly via email and on calls
• Analytical mindset with an interest in campaign performance and data-driven decision-making
• Proficiency with CRM and project management tools (Salesforce, Jira, Asana, Trello, etc.)
• Eagerness to deepen expertise in programmatic, audience, and contextual advertising

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day account management for a portfolio of brand-direct and agency clients, serving as the go-to point of contact across planning, audience setup, activation, QA, and reporting
• Lead client onboarding, platform training, and ongoing enablement so clients get full value from Samba TV’s audience and measurement solutions
• Manage audience segment setup and delivery across major DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, and social platforms, troubleshooting activation issues and coordinating with technical teams to resolve them quickly
• Monitor campaign delivery, surface risks and underdelivery early, and produce performance summaries, insights, and business reviews that drive adoption and growth
• Partner with Sales on account plans, renewals, pre-sale planning, and upsell opportunities, aligning client goals with Samba’s audience and measurement solutions
• Act as the feedback loop between clients and internal teams (Product, Measurement, Revenue Operations, Finance) to improve ease of activation, workflow efficiency, and audience performance
• Represent Samba’s audience products with subject-matter expertise and a consultative, client-first approach, staying current on programmatic trends and contextual targeting best practices

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Client management

Analytical thinking

Excel skills

SQL

CRM tools

Communication skills

Campaign operations

Education

BA/BS in marketing or related field

Tools

The Trade Desk

DV360

Yahoo DSP

OpenX

Magnite

Freewheel

Job description

Samba TV in New York is seeking an Associate Programmatic Account Manager to own day-to-day client management for agency and brand-direct accounts, guiding planning, audience setup, activation, QA, and reporting across the campaign lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Sales, Product, and Measurement to drive adoption, performance, and growth, while building strong relationships and delivering data-driven insights.