Account Manager, Performance Advertisers - London

Outbrain is seeking an Account Manager to play a key role on our Global Performance Account Management Team. The Account Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for existing and new performance advertisers on EMEA countries that are seeking utilize Outbrain’s global network to grow their business, with emphasis on performance buyers in various verticals.

As an Account Manager, you will serve both as an expert in Outbrain’s platform, and as a specialist on conversion-oriented content marketing.

You will use these skills to assist key clients build their native advertising strategy, and co-op with them to succeed and grow.

As with any Outbrain employee, we’re looking for someone who is resourceful, bright, curious, proactive, a go-getter, works well independently and as part of a team, and who will be passionate about they do.

A day in the life

• Serve as a primary point of contact for managed clients with performance-based KPIs. You will guide clients to achieve ROI-positive activity by : strategizing, advising on campaign setup, regularly checking in with performance, and acting as the expert on best practices for the Outbrain platform.

• Be an originator of ideas and initiatives that can improve performance and help clients scale

• Meet and consult regularly with clients to get a clear picture of performance, plans and priorities

• Identify strategic opportunities and upsell against them

• Carry out kickoff calls and manage onboarding process for new clients

• Educate clients about best practices, provide insights from data

• Interfaces with other department internally, including Content, Product, Account services, BI, and others

Responsibilities :

In your first month, you should find your bearings, begin to grasp the Outbrain products and start to build key internal and external relationships.

You should feel comfortable navigating our internal systems and will start communicating with clients. You’ll be responsible for the planning, implementation, reporting and optimization of campaigns.

Within three months, you’ll be the day-to-day contact for a global book of clients, helping them achieve their KPIs and developing data-driven optimization strategies.

You will be recognized for campaign successes and own failures.

• After 6 months, you’ll be an essential member of the Performance team, substantially contributing to the team’s success by managing the daily workflow for your client accounts.

• At the end of your first year, you will be an important part of Outbrain : as a valued colleague in our fast-growing team and as an expert in content and performance marketing.

Your knowledge and expertise will help you support your team and customers in all aspects.

• 1-3 years experience in account management (or similar client-facing role) experience in digital advertising with emphasis on performance activity.

• Previous experience in a social / native / display ad platform, agency or affiliate network is a plus.

• Analytical and data driven with ability to monitor and identify trends in performance

• Ability to execute efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced technological environment

• Effective prioritization and time-management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• An optimistic attitude and proactive resourcefulness to positively influence your peers, colleagues, and clients.

• You are always curious to learn more while remaining adaptable, as long as the end result is getting shit done, and having fun

• Experience in working with stakeholders across time zones, locations and cultures is a plus

• Proficiency in another language besides English (such as German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) is optional but would be considered a valuable asset.