Media Account Manager

Overview

This position is available remote or hybrid in our Des Moines office.

About SA — Our People

Think of the world's most talented creative thinkers. Problem-solvers. Strategists. At Strategic America, we don't bring anything less. The way we see it, if you're going to make the best work of your life, you may as well do it with people you like.

At SA, we've always been passionate about our employees. Since 2021, we're also employee owned with participation in an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership ensures SA remains independent and allows our talented team members to share in the company's success. With each year of employment, SAers build equity in the company, becoming fully vested after six years.

Our employee-led, leadership-supported ERGs celebrate the diversity of our team, foster inclusivity and belonging, and create a space to connect to each other. Through connections and understanding, we build a stronger and more dynamic team and help every person reach their personal peak.

About SA – The Company

When you join SA, you join a strategic team (yes, it's in our name!) who is also wired for action. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help our clients propel their potential. If you're ready for a fast-paced environment that challenges you, supports you, and rewards you, then look no further. Our clients rely on us and we rely on each other to go the extra mile, to hold ourselves accountable because we're better together and we know we can always find the better way.

About The Role

We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job; a place to belong and grow. As we leap toward our goals that will shape our future, our employee experience is unique. Flexibility, connection, inclusiveness, and collaboration support our well-being and help us be our best. Because when you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it\'s personal. We believe better employees lead to better results.

The Media Account Manager is responsible for the multi-channel media strategy, planning and execution for key client accounts. This role requires a strategic thinker who ensures seamless integration of the planning and buying functions, while ensuring client satisfaction. The Media Account Manager should have experience in collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to drive meaningful results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As a Media Account Manager, you will...

• Build and maintain client relationships through excellent service and exceeding expectations
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a cohesive approach to media campaigns
• Lead client presentations of media strategy and performance
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and creativity to develop media plans that align with client business objectives
• Monitor emerging media trends and proactively recommend strategies that capitalize on new opportunities and align with client goals
• Analyze and interpret data to make data-driven recommendations
• Execute the planning and buying of media campaigns, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and quality in all deliverables
• Have knowledge and experience working in all traditional and programmatic channels
• Manage client media budgets, track spend and adjust as needed
• Monitor and report on campaign performance
• Provide actionable campaign insights to guide future media strategies
• Seek ways to enhance team efficiency and innovation
• Identify opportunities to expand media services for existing clients

Minimum Qualifications

This position is open to work remotely, or if in the Des Moines area, hybrid in office 3 days a week.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity

We are proud to be one of only 14 agencies nationwide, and the first in the Midwest, to earn the 4A's Workplace Enlightenment Certification, and we couldn't have done it without our associates, who participated in digital learning sessions on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, disabilities, and faith. At SA, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. Learn more about our commitments here.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Because we are fully committed to our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that reflects the clients we serve and communities we work in, if you're excited about this role but your qualifications don't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Salary Grade (internal useonly) - 7

The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Colorado to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Colorado, the following information may not apply. Salary Minimum : $58,841 Salary Maximum : $91,204. Other components of our Total Rewards package are our discretionary bonus plan and employee stock ownership plan, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, volunteer time off and paid time off.

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