Account Strategist

Our major retail client is seeking an experienced Manager of Account Strategy to join their team for an 8.5 month assignment. This role is responsible for developing and executing data-driven advertising strategies across omnichannel media platforms. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on campaign management, requiring a strong understanding of brand marketing objectives and the ability to translate them into effective media solutions. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert in campaign execution, audience strategy, and performance optimization, while partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes and drive growth.

The Basics
Duration: 8.5 months
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid in LA, Bay Area or San Bruno offices

Top 3 Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience managing or consulting on digital media campaigns across display, video, search, social, and programmatic channels
• Strong understanding of digital media metrics and media math, including CPM, CPC, CTR, and ROAS, with the ability to optimize campaigns based on performance data
• Proven client-facing experience with excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver strategic recommendations

Other Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales, account, and technical teams
Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
Experience with programmatic platforms, DSPs, or ad tech ecosystems is preferred
Advanced degree in a related field is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media plans across managed-service and self-service channels
• Lead end-to-end campaign management including setup, pacing, optimization, and reporting
• Partner with sales and account teams to create data-driven proposals aligned with client objectives
• Act as a consultative expert on media strategy, audience targeting, and campaign execution
• Lead client and agency meetings, presenting performance insights and optimization recommendations
• Monitor campaign performance and provide actionable insights to improve results and drive growth
• Ensure campaigns are launched accurately and on time while adhering to internal processes and quality standards
• Identify and present upsell opportunities to expand campaign scope and increase revenue
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully traffic and manage campaigns across platforms
• Troubleshoot campaign issues and implement timely solutions to maintain performance and client satisfaction

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.



This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 05/15/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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