Account Strategist | CNET Group

As an Account Strategist on the Red Ventures' CNET team, you will own full-funnel client success management from ideation and inception to ad deployment, including - but not limited to - partner engagement, program conceptualization, ad building, quality assurance, data storytelling and program optimization. This position will have complete ownership over their individual book of business and direct/indirect leadership on the larger sales team.

Note: this role is to be based out of our San Francisco area office Tuesday-Thursday each week with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

What You'll Do

• Understand partner’s marketing objectives and work with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies that maximize program performance
• Drive the day-to-day client correspondence to ensure accurate, timely and successful execution of programs
• Partner with clients and internal teams to maximize client campaign performance and ensure both parties are working toward one cohesive goal
• Lead client meetings to present and discuss program optimization, execution and advertising best practices, as well as program wrap decks
• Effectively communicate the client's goals and represent the client's interests to internal, cross-functional groups
• Manage an internal book of business in full, including revenue management, campaign planning, monthly updates, heightened financial acumen, among other aspects
• Ensure all client programs and planning continue to result in healthy margins for the wider CNET org
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related industry experience, preferably in account management or direct marketing at an agency or marketing company
• Experience with in-depth analysis and problem solving with the ability to think strategically while seeing the execution all the way through
• Demonstrated track record of client relationship development, ad strategy, and service
• Intellectually curious, takes initiative to dig deeper and understand business drivers
• Ability to quickly assess client situations and configure mutually beneficial value propositions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as mastery over the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management experience preferred, high attention to detail and organizational skills
• Top talent that has a bias-to-action and thrives in environments where they are creating new opportunities where none currently exist
  
  

Compensation

• Cash Compensation Range: $85,000-110,000
• Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
  
  

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
  
  

Who We Are

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

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