Manager - Strategic Partner Management (Microsoft Ads)

About the Role / About the Job
The company Advertising is a global technology leader that empowers marketers through its innovative advertising platform, reaching over 2 billion people in more than 150 countries. As part of the company family, you will play a key role in shaping how users connect with content, commerce, and brands worldwide. In partnership with Microsoft, the company is responsible for end-to-end management of sales and client activities related to Microsoft’s Search and Audience Inventory, focusing on maximizing advertiser potential through Search, Native, Video, and Display advertising on Microsoft platforms.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Account and Partner Management:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing daily communications and ensuring that booked campaigns are executed on time and deliver the planned revenue.
  • Understand clients’ business goals and monetization strategies to support the sales team in enhancing revenue and client relationships.
  • Monitor campaign performance and recommend optimizations to align with client objectives.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including ad operations, sales, product, and finance, to ensure seamless campaign execution.
  • Lead regular performance reviews to provide insights and strategic recommendations for optimizing monetization efforts.

• Programmatic and Monetization Strategy:

  • Advise on effective monetization strategies using knowledge of GAM or similar platforms, including ad placements, formats, and pricing models.
  • Analyze data and produce actionable insights to help clients optimize their ad inventory and overall revenue.

• Reporting & Analytics:

  • Prepare detailed reports on campaign performance and revenue generation to keep clients informed.
  • Use analytics tools to maintain dashboards and reporting materials.
  • Communicate insights effectively and translate complex data into actionable recommendations for clients.
  • Collaborate with the Finance department to ensure accurate reporting of numbers.

Expectations

• Client-Centric Mindset: Passionate about delivering exceptional client service and understanding client needs.
• Analytical Prowess: Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Monetization Expertise: Knowledge of GAM or similar ad management platforms is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to convey complex information clearly.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Adept at identifying issues and providing effective solutions.
• Proactivity: Initiative in spotting new opportunities or addressing potential issues early.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams for seamless service delivery.
• Project Management: Capacity to manage small projects to completion for value generation.

Experience

• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Account Management or Monetization preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis, including VLOOKUP functions and creating pivot tables.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Branding Digital Ad Sales or Native Display Ad Sales.
• Bing Ads Certification.

Why Join Us?
Joining the company means contributing to innovative consumer experiences using technology. We value autonomy, collaboration, technical innovation, and results-oriented thinking while rewarding excellence with opportunities for career advancement.

The company Culture
At the company, culture is an ethos lived by every employee. We embrace challenges for growth, guided by core values of thinking big, passion, accountability, and ownership. Continuous learning and career progression are integral through our company Live Your Potential program.

The company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is dedicated to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and workplace.