Account Manager - Ads (German Speaking)

Job Spec: Freelance Account Manager, Ads – German Speaking

Length: 6 months

Day Rate: £300 per day (equivalent to £70k salary)

IR35: Inside IR35 (Umbrella Company to be used, not Limited Company)

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Client: A leading global entertainment company renowned for its innovative approach to digital media and advertising solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage reporting for the book of business and adjust based on market needs.
• Collaborate with clients on campaign optimization and ensure delivery performance of ad campaigns.
• Work with the EMEA account management team and Account Executive to address campaign goals and execution.
• Oversee coordination of account management during peak seasonal periods.
• Partner with media agencies to ensure the smooth execution of ad campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Ad Ops team for technical troubleshooting and escalation.
• Contribute to the monthly billing and invoicing processes with clients and finance teams.
• Work with aligned Agency Sales Partners to understand client objectives and ensure campaign alignment.
• Help create custom creative assets in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide clients with detailed performance reports, including post-campaign wrap-ups.
• Build media plans and contribute to RFP responses regarding campaign packaging, pricing, targeting, etc.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the client\’s ad products, sponsorship offerings, and targeting capabilities.

Key Skills and Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in Account Management within digital media, specifically video advertising.
• Must be a German Speaker
• Experience with Sales Operations systems such as CRM, OMS, and Ad Servers.
• Knowledge of digital media sales, including Direct IO, Programmatic Guaranteed, and PMP advertising.
• Familiarity with Advertising Measurement Solutions (e.g., Nielsen, ComScore, Kantar) and Verification vendors (e.g., Integral Ad Science, DoubleVerify).
• Fluency in English.
• Background in tech or entertainment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills to make data easy to understand for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with media planning and digital advertising strategies.