Account Manager | Ad Operations Team at Aquent

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Linear Associate Account Manager to join our team. This role reports to the Manager of Linear Ad Operations and collaborates closely with the Ad Operations team and sales teams to manage television Ad Sales accounts from booking to invoicing. The ideal candidate will take a leadership position within the sales team, providing valuable insights into advertiser behavior from both the buying and trafficking perspectives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is meticulous, thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and is eager to tackle new challenges while making a significant impact.

In this role, you will:

• Lead all deal account management and maintenance for assigned advertisers, acting as the primary point of contact for ad agencies and sales teams.
• Oversee the booking of commercial inventory, implement agency requests and schedule changes, and ensure deal accuracy with traffic instructions.
• Provide ongoing feedback to improve operational efficiencies.
• Ensure booked deal amounts align with advertiser purchases and resolve invoice discrepancies to achieve collection targets and improve cash flow.
• Collaborate with Accounting to execute pricing adjustments and handle invoice modifications as needed.
• Work with the traffic team to ensure that booked inventory matches traffic instructions, escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintain strong relationships with buying agencies, creative agencies, traffic agencies, and internal departments supporting Customer Marketing and Sales.
• Respond to evolving business needs and tasks set forth by management, ensuring agency positioning and programming requirements are met.
• Adhere to department Service Level Agreements and maintain consistent, high-quality account management.

The ideal candidate:

• Has 1-2 years of experience in a related industry, with proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Is familiar with media planning, booking, invoicing processes, and traffic team operations.
• Can work independently and as part of a collaborative team, excelling in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys working under deadlines and can streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
• Has experience working with internal and external vendors and is adaptable to various ad management systems (experience with similar tools is beneficial).

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $29 to $33 hourly. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.