Account Manager, Influencer Marketing (Senior Media Buyer)

Account Manager, Influencer Marketing (Senior Media Buyer)

Acceleration Partners is seeking a Paid Media Account Manager to deliver exceptional service to brands eager to maximize ROI through data-driven media campaigns. This role focuses on developing and executing paid media strategies that amplify influencer and affiliate content, drive conversions, and strengthen our clients’ full‑funnel marketing performance.

The Role

As the partner marketing landscape evolves, channels like paid social, influencer amplification, and performance media are converging in powerful new ways — and Acceleration Partners (AP) is leading that evolution. The Paid Media Account Manager will manage day‑to‑day client relationships, oversee paid media budgets and campaign execution, and ensure all programs deliver measurable business impact. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience managing paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and Google, and thrives in a fast‑paced, performance‑oriented environment where strategic thinking and operational excellence intersect.

Top 5 Job Responsibilities

MEDIA STRATEGY & EXECUTION

– Develop and implement custom paid media and influencer amplification strategies designed to achieve each client’s unique goals and KPIs. Oversee paid amplification of influencer and affiliate content across social platforms, ensuring full‑funnel alignment and measurable ROI. Continuously monitor performance, pacing, and spend, optimizing campaigns in real time to hit or exceed efficiency and performance benchmarks.

CLIENT SERVICE & COMMUNICATION

– Act as the primary client contact, providing proactive recommendations and actionable insights. Build trusted, long‑term relationships through consistent delivery of high‑quality work and transparent communication. Lead client calls, present results, and articulate complex media data in a clear, strategic, and solutions‑oriented way.

REPORTING & ANALYSIS

– Own all aspects of reporting and analytics. Deliver precise and insightful reporting that connects paid media performance to business outcomes. Interpret data across upper‑funnel (impressions, engagement, reach) and lower‑funnel metrics (CTR, CVR, CPA, ROAS) to identify opportunities and drive optimization. Provide clear, data‑backed recommendations for continuous improvement.

PLATFORM EXPERTISE & OPTIMIZATION

– Manage end‑to‑end paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Google, and emerging platforms. Oversee audience targeting, creative testing, bidding, and budget allocation. Partner with internal influencer and affiliate teams to amplify top‑performing content and inform future creator investment strategy.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT & GROWTH

– Manage a portfolio of clients with precision, ensuring programs are executed profitably and aligned to AP’s standards of excellence. Identify opportunities to expand scope or introduce new solutions that add measurable value for clients. Proactively surface risks, challenges, and creative solutions to ensure retention and account growth.

What Success Looks Like

BY 2 MONTHS :

Clear understanding of each client’s goals, budget structures, and target audiences; strong relationships with client contacts; confident routine calls and optimization oversight; comfortable navigating AP’s tools, processes, and reporting systems.

BY 4 MONTHS :

Operates independently across the client portfolio, manages paid media budgets with precision, leads strategic discussions, and consistently delivers measurable results. Recognized as a proactive, data‑driven partner. Client KPIs met or exceeded; AP profitability and quality standards upheld.

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

Strategic, analytical thinker who thrives on performance optimization and data‑driven decision‑making

Strong communicator who can translate complex media insights into actionable business recommendations

Detail‑oriented and organized, able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines with ease

Confident, solutions‑focused, and proactive under pressure

Comfortable collaborating cross‑functionally with influencer, affiliate, and analytics teams

Passionate about digital media, paid social, and the evolving creator economy

Excited to work in a remote, high‑performance environment that values innovation and curiosity

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

4+ years of experience managing paid social or paid media campaigns (agency experience preferred)

Proven success managing budgets, optimizing campaigns, and delivering on performance KPIs

Hands‑on experience with major paid media platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Google Ads, etc.)

Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and / or Google Sheets

Experience developing and presenting campaign reports and insights to clientsWorking knowledge of how paid media integrates with influencer, affiliate, and other performance channels

Familiarity with ad tech, attribution, and tracking systems (UTMs, pixels, conversion APIs)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Ability to travel up to 15%

WHY ACCELERATION PARTNERS?

Acceleration Partners is the world’s largest and first‑to‑market partnership marketing agency, creating and nurturing partnerships that drive exceptional measurable outcomes for clients. Managing clients in 40+ countries, AP’s global team of 300+ focuses on data‑driven strategies that connect brands to the right consumers through affiliate and influencer partnerships. All work is supported by APVision, a proprietary technology suite leveraging the largest dataset in the partnership marketing ecosystem. Serving over 200 brands—including Amazon, Apple, Target, Google, Marriott, Coinbase, and Burberry—AP delivers unique solutions for sustainable growth.

Ap Perks & Benefits - What We Offer

100% remote work

Group medical, dental, and vision coverage insurance (opt‑out benefits available)

401(k) with matching

Open paid time off

Summer & holiday wellness breaks (July & December)

Volunteer and birthday time off

Focus Fridays

Paid parental leave benefits

Wellness, technology & education allowances

Paid sabbatical leaves, donation matching, and more

Target salary : $75,000 – $85,000 (location dependent)

Benefits may vary based on employment status or country location.

Acceleration Partners is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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