Senior Account Manager

Snap Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Compensation packages with equity opportunities

Job summary

Snap Inc. is looking for a qualified candidate in Chicago to manage client relationships and drive campaign performance through data analysis. The role demands advanced Excel skills, experience in digital media, and a solid understanding of advertising metrics.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a starting salary that varies by pay zone within the United States. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and is capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience analyzing data to drive campaign performance.
• Proven experience working with clients on brand strategy and data analysis.
• Experience in digital media industry with focus on performance marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and educate on Snap's products.
• Guide KPI-driven measurement strategies and optimize campaigns.
• Develop best-in-class case studies and test-and-learn agendas.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Expert understanding of advertising metrics

Media management knowledge

Fast-paced adaptability

Project leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA degree in business, communications, marketing, or related area

Job description

What you’ll do:

• Lead, manage, and proactively grow relationships with key clients and agency partners.
• Proactively lead product update discussions, educate brands and agencies on Snap’s new and existing products, and advise on best practices to drive optimal performance and groundbreaking campaigns.
• Help onboard new account managers and account specialists, ensuring they understand best practices and key cross‑functional relationships.
• Partner with account executives and creative strategists throughout the RFP process to develop innovative, insight‑driven digital campaigns on Snapchat, bringing measurable ROI for our clients.
• Lead projects involving complex work streams and cross‑functional collaboration (internally and externally).
• Dive deep into campaign performance data; guide KPI‑driven measurement strategies, identify performance trends, optimize campaigns to achieve results, and provide recommendations for upsell opportunities.
• Increase adoption and engagement of Snap’s self‑service platform and auction‑based tools, providing ongoing technical support and real‑time analysis.
• Proactively develop best‑in‑class case studies that deliver a constantly evolving test‑and‑learn agenda across the category.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced Excel skills, as well as experience with analyzing datasets and delivering actionable insights.
• Incredibly data‑driven, with deep understanding of advertising performance metrics.
• Proven experience working effectively with cross‑functional teams and all levels of management (internally and externally).
• Expert understanding of advertising performance metrics.
• Deep understanding of media management within a biddable auction advertising environment and demonstrated skill in educating others (e.g., advertisers, agencies).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changes.
• Ability to lead multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in business, communications, marketing, or another related area of study or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years proven experience taking complex data and evaluating success metrics to create data stories that drive campaign performance.
• 5+ years working with clients to understand the brand strategy, product attributes, main competitors, and major issues facing their business while performing in‑depth data analysis that delivers both short and long‑term strategies.
• Experience in the digital media industry with a focus on performance and brand marketing, ad‑tech, programmatic in real‑time bidding marketplaces, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pre‑existing relationships with senior‑level client decision‑makers and brand marketers.
• Impressive track record of delivering on quota and obtaining positive reviews.
• A passion for Snapchat as a user and solid knowledge of our ad products.

Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $107,000‑$161,000 annually.

Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $102,000‑$153,000 annually.

Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $91,000‑$137,000 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in a sales incentive program. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Default Together Policy

At Snap, we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, proudly committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable.