[Hiring] Account Manager, Programmatic Retail @DEPT®

Role Description

As an Account Manager, Programmatic, you will support the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns within our retail vertical. You’ll work closely with Account Leads, Coordinators, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work, drive performance, and ensure strong client satisfaction. You bring a mix of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver client-first recommendations and programmatic best practices.
• Manage day-to-day campaign execution, optimizations, pacing, and reporting.
• Support the development and presentation of programmatic strategy to improve client performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and timely updates.
• Identify performance trends, troubleshoot issues, and apply data-driven insights.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Coordinators, helping them grow in their roles.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by demonstrating our core values.
• Bring forward new ideas, tools, and approaches to push innovation and improve workflow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of programmatic media experience, ideally across CTV, Display, and Video; exposure to Native, Audio, or OOH is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in retail marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, or Best Buy.
• Proficiency in major DSPs (TTD & DV360 preferred) and familiarity with Ad Servers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience training or guiding junior team members is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What Impresses Us

• Experience in supporting campaign management in Google Ads (GDA and YouTube) and/or Amazon DSP.
• Comfort with advanced functions in Excel and/or Google Sheets functions.
• Proactivity, creativity, and enthusiasm; demonstrating you’re eager to roll up your sleeves and be hands on, learn, and grow.
• An exceptional eye for detail.
• Love for working with numbers and uncovering trends.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k plan, plus matching.
• PTO.
• Paid Company Holidays.
• Parental Leave.

Company Description

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.