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# Account Manager, Programmatic at Equativ

- **Company:** Equativ
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Compensation:** $85k–$95k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/equativ/77a6fcc2-5d36-4e9c-923c-b2c96e29e3c0

## Job description

We are looking for a driven and client-focused Programmatic Account Manager to join our US National team. You will manage a portfolio of brand direct and agency clients across our US Central region, acting as their primary point of contact from campaign kickoff through quarterly business reviews. You will combine strong programmatic expertise with a performance-first mindset to deliver measurable results, uncover growth opportunities, and strengthen long-term partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and is passionate about delivering impactful, client-centric solutions.

## Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

- Serve as the primary client contact, building strong, trust-based relationships.
- Plan and execute client entertainment initiatives to enhance engagement and retention by participating in office hours, lunch & learns, and industry events.

Campaign Planning & Strategy

- Develop client-aligned media strategies using market trends, audience insights, and competitive analysis.
- Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities across open exchange and PMP formats.
- Proactively address evolving client needs with strategic recommendations.
- Use performance data to develop retention plans and uncover growth opportunities.

Campaign Execution & Support

- Collaborate on pre-launch activities: brief reviews, creative mocks, site lists, and quality checks.
- Maintain and manage Deal Libraries and targeting strategies.
- Deliver ongoing performance updates, QBRs, and post-campaign wrap-ups.
- Provide curated reporting: site lists, green PMPs, RFIs, RFPs, and campaign trackers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner closely with Sales and Optimization Managers to align on strategy, setup, and execution.
- Collaborate with marketing and solutions teams for demos, insights, and product recommendations.

Subject Matter Expertise

- Contribute to or Lead an SME project to deepen expertise in Equativ/Sharethrough capabilities and support strategic outcomes across the sales cycle.

## What we're looking for

Programmatic expertise: You have 3-5 years of experience in programmatic advertising, account management, campaign management, or a related field, with hands-on experience running and troubleshooting campaigns across major DSP platforms. You have a strong grasp of how programmatic auctions, PMP deals, and programmatic guaranteed structures work in practice. When campaigns underdeliver, you know where to look and how to address potential issues. You can translate technical know-how into strategic guidance that clients understand and can act on.

Client-facing confidence: You show up prepared, communicate with clarity, and build relationships that go beyond the day-to-day. You're comfortable presenting to clients and agency or brand stakeholders, contributing to strategic conversations, and handling questions on the spot. Clients see you as a trusted partner, not just a vendor contact, and that trust supports long-term retention and growth.

Organizational agility: You're someone who keeps multiple priorities moving at once without things falling through the cracks. You proactively flag issues before they escalate, set clear expectations with clients and internal teams, and follow through consistently. You communicate well in writing and in conversation, and you know how to calibrate your message depending on the audience.

You also bring

- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with comfort working in large datasets using Excel or other tools to surface actionable insights.
- Familiarity with optimization, attribution, and other facets of the ad tech ecosystem.
- Hands-on programmatic trading and optimization experience is a plus.
- BS/BA or equivalent experience.

👋 About us Equativ, a leading independent ad platform, brings scale and simplicity to digital advertising.

Following its recent merger with Sharethrough and the acquisition of Kamino Retail, advertisers, media owners, and technology partners rely on Equativ’s advanced SSP, curation, and retail media services and technology to achieve maximum business outcomes.

With a focus on privacy-first programmatic video, CTV, and data-driven solutions, Equativ enables clients to activate across the digital ecosystem while protecting consumer privacy.

The company’s global expertise is also backed by a team of over 750 employees across 19 countries.

As a proud recipient of the HappyIndex@Work label, Equativ is committed to providing a dynamic, flexible workplace where employees thrive, grow, and excel in both their professional and personal lives. Come and lead the charge with us in building a transparent ecosystem based on quality!

---------------------- Equativ is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to employment, services, and programs are available to everyone, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation throughout the application and/or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at ta-team@equativ.com

## About Equativ

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Equativ is a global, independent end-to-end media platform that provides AI-driven ad tech solutions for advertisers, publishers, broadcasters, and retailers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Bridgepoint in 2023; $406M in total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Paris, France
- **Founded**: 2005 (originally as Smart AdServer)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (born from within a premium publisher)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Advertising Technology (AdTech), Digital Media, Programmatic Advertising
- **Target customers**: B2B — serving advertisers, publishers, broadcasters, and retailers (50,000+ brands globally)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To make advertising better and smarter, leading to better marketing results while consumers benefit from an improved and elevated advertising experience. [equativ.com](https://www.equativ.com/company)

## Products & Services
- **Maestro by Equativ**: A unified platform for buyers and sellers offering AI-powered optimization, real-time insights, and cross-channel campaign management with precision and safety.
- **AI-Powered Programmatic Agents**: A suite of tools that automate planning, optimization, reporting, and campaign diagnostics, cutting planning time by up to 40%.
- **Creative Ad Enhancements**: Proprietary technology that automatically enhances standard ad formats (CTV, Video, Display, Native) to boost engagement, comprehension, and conversions, powered by attention and cognitive behavior research.
- **Retail Media Solutions**: Monetization tools for retailers and agencies to drive conversions and reach high-intent shoppers across on-site and off-site channels.
- **CTV Stack**: Comprehensive connected TV offering including server-side ad insertion (SSAI), an ad server, and shoppable formats for a user-centric viewer experience.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **€197.1M**; Total Funding of **$406M**
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired by **Bridgepoint** (2023). Key acquisitions include LiquidM (2019) and Sharethrough.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~596 (+18.3% YoY, +111 people); global team across 18 countries and 21 offices; serves 50,000+ brands globally. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/equativ)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independence & Transparency**: One of the most trusted independent ad tech platforms, operating without the conflicts of ownership by a major walled garden.
- **20+ Year Track Record**: Longevity and deep expertise in the ad ecosystem, having evolved from a premium publisher's internal ad server.
- **Vertically Integrated & Comprehensive**: A single, unified platform covering supply, demand, data, and creative — from ad server to DSP to retail media.
- **Attention-Focused Innovation**: Creative enhancement technology built on research into attention and cognitive behavior, providing a differentiated value proposition.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and Automation**: Heavy investment in AI-powered agents to streamline campaign management and reduce manual work for buyers and sellers.
- **CTV Expansion**: Building out a comprehensive CTV stack with SSAI, shoppable ads, and enhanced viewability.
- **Retail Media**: Scaling its retail media solution to help retailers and brands monetize inventory and connect with high-intent shoppers.
- **Sustainability**: Offering sustainability-focused offerings as part of its platform.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes three core values: **Be Brave** (ownership, trust, continuous improvement), **Be Thoughtful** (work-life balance, DE&I, integrity), and **Be Stronger Together** (collaboration, global programs). [equativ.com](https://www.equativ.com/careers/culture)
- **DE&I**: DEIB is at the forefront of company values, celebrating differences in age, ethnicity, race, religion, and more.
- **Flexible Work**: Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off are offered.
- **Global & Collaborative**: A team of 750+ people across 43 nationalities and 21 countries, with 17 offices globally.
- **Benefits**: Includes career acceleration and global learning opportunities, family-focused leave benefits, country-specific pension plans, and a company-wide Globetrotter program.
- **Engineering & Technical Focus**: 20% of the workforce is in technical roles (142 people), with opportunities for growth in a fast-moving AdTech environment.
- **Work Model**: Promotes a hybrid/office policy with a flexible schedule. [equativ.com](https://www.equativ.com/careers)
- **Headcount & Growth**: 596 employees (+18.3% YoY), indicating a scaling company with room for career advancement. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/equativ)

## Sources
1. [equativ.com - Company Overview](https://www.equativ.com/company)
2. [equativ.com - Careers](https://www.equativ.com/careers)
3. [equativ.com - Culture](https://www.equativ.com/careers/culture)
4. [linkedin.com - Equativ Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/equativ)
5. [equativ.com - Homepage](https://www.equativ.com/)

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