Senior Client Success Manager - Activation (P4663) New Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL

84.51 Centre; Cincinnati, Chicago (OH, IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

84.51° is seeking a Senior Client Success Manager - Activation in the United States to partner with key CPG clients, guiding holistic growth across Media and Incentives. You will use Kroger Precision Marketing knowledge to craft activation strategies and drive data-driven recommendations.

Collaborate with Sales, Lead Account Managers, Media and Insights Specialists, and Campaign Operations to ensure flawless activation from pre-sale to post-campaign optimization.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years in media, incentives, account management, business development or related digital marketing roles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking with data insights to drive performance.
• Experience managing integrated media or incentive-based campaigns; CPG or retail media preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, storytelling, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to a portfolio of CPG clients, driving holistic growth across Media and Incentives.
• Leverage Kroger Precision Marketing products, incentive capabilities and activation workflows to deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Lead client communications including status calls, planning discussions and performance reviews.
• Translate client goals into strategic activation plans across Media and Incentives.
• Manage activation lifecycle: kickoffs, timelines, trafficking inputs, optimization, reporting, and invoicing.
• Monitor pacing, troubleshoot performance issues and recommend optimizations to hit KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell Media and Incentives solutions.

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Data-driven insights

Campaign management

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Senior Client Success Manager - Activation (P4663)

Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.

Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer‑centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.

84.51° follows a 5-day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.

As a Sr. Client Success Manager - Activation, you will serve as a strategic partner to a portfolio of CPG clients, driving holistic commercial growth across both Media and Incentives. You will leverage deep knowledge of Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) products, incentive capabilities, media solutions, and activation workflows to deliver data driven recommendations that accelerate brand performance.

In this role, you will connect client goals with integrated activation strategies bringing together audience planning, incentives, media investment, and campaign execution. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Lead Account Managers, Media and Insights Specialists, and Campaign Operations to ensure flawless activation from pre sale through post campaign optimization. You excel at telling a compelling data driven story, identifying organic growth opportunities, and proactively driving cross‑sell and up‑sell strategies that benefit customers, brands, and Kroger.

This role requires curiosity, strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced and evolving environment.

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

• You are a key client contact, responsible for fostering client relationships, planning media investment and delivering highly effective media plans for a set of clients within your aligned client pod.
• Develop a deep understanding of client business objectives, KPIs, and competitive landscapes to craft actionable activation strategies.
• Lead client communications including status calls, planning discussions, and performance reviews.
• Translate client goals and potential pain points into strategic activation plans across Media and Incentives.
• Leverage data and insights to proactively uncover growth opportunities across Media and Incentives.
• Develop and present compelling narratives using campaign results, customer insights, and audience analytics.
• Manage the activation lifecycle: kickoffs, timelines, trafficking inputs, in‑flight optimization, reporting, and invoicing.
• Monitor campaign pacing, troubleshoot performance issues, and recommend optimizations to drive KPI achievement.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of all activation deliverables.
• Identify incremental opportunities to cross‑sell and up‑sell Media and Incentives solutions.
• Maintain strong understanding of relevant of the industry to inform strategic recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4–5+ years of experience in media, incentives, account management, business development, or related digital marketing roles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with experience using data insights to drive performance.
• Experience managing integrated media or incentive‑based campaigns; publisher, agency, retail media, or CPG experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, storytelling, and client‑facing skills.
• Strong project management abilities with experience managing multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize in fast‑paced environments.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving solutions forward proactively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Pay Transparency and Benefits

• The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
• Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
• Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self‑care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in‑network and out‑of‑network benefit. Vision: with in‑network and out‑of‑network benefit.
• Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
• Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company‑paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.

Base Pay Range

$75,000 - $110,000 USD

84.51° Demographic Questions

Together, we are stronger and can achieve more

At 84.51°, we believe a diverse and inclusive work environment is essential to the work we do as a data science company. Just as no two Kroger customers are alike, no two 84.51° associates are alike. We understand the importance of fostering an inclusive culture: to encourage our associates to bring their authentic selves to work – embracing who they are and celebrating what they can become.

We continually strive to ensure 84.51° is a place where all people feel like they belong, are respected and valued regardless of who they are, where they are from and what experiences they’ve had. By meeting our 3-year D&I roadmap goals and commitments, we will continue our journey towards becoming a destination for diverse, driven, and authentic minds.

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