Full job description
The Sr. Manager, Account Management leads a team of 3-5 Account Managers supporting publisher, broadcaster, distributor, and reseller customers on FreeWheel’s advertising technology platform. Responsible for team health, retention, growth, and operational excellence. Acts as a strategic business partner driving account management practices, coaching talent, leading executive client engagements, and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Client Solutions, Operations, and Customer Success. Requires 7+ years in Account Management or related fields within digital advertising or SaaS, with 3+ years managing teams. Must have experience managing enterprise customer relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills required. Familiarity with CRM and customer success tools such as Salesforce, Gainsight, and Asana preferred. Salary range $135,510.99 - $203,266.49 base pay plus targeted commission of $58,286. Located in New York, NY.
What you'll do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–5 Account Managers and Senior Account Managers
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, customer success, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Establish clear goals, success metrics, and development plans for each team member
- Partner with leadership on hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and organizational development
- Own the overall health, retention, and commercial growth of the team’s assigned portfolio
- Support strategic client relationships and participate in executive-level customer engagements and escalations
- Ensure consistent execution of account planning, business reviews, renewal strategies, adoption initiatives, and growth opportunities
- Partner closely with Sales to identify expansion opportunities and maximize customer lifetime value
- Drive standardized account management processes, documentation, and best practices
- Monitor portfolio health, customer satisfaction, adoption metrics, operational risks, and KPIs
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery
- Ensure successful adoption and communication of new products, platform enhancements, and operational changes
- Represent Account Management within cross-functional initiatives, product launches, go-to-market programs, and strategic projects
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Customer Success to advocate for customer needs and influence product direction
- Provide customer insights that inform roadmap prioritization, commercial strategy, and operational improvements
- Develop executive summaries and business updates for senior leadership
- Analyze portfolio performance and recommend strategic actions to improve retention, operational efficiency, and revenue growth
- Represent FreeWheel at customer meetings, industry events, and strategic partner engagements
- Exercise sound judgment, prioritize effectively, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of experience in Account Management, Client Success, Publisher Development, or Customer Success within digital advertising, ad technology, media, or SaaS
- 3+ years of experience leading and developing Account Management, Client Success, or Customer-facing teams
- Experience managing enterprise customer relationships and executive stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Product, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Success
- Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and lead effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
Tech stack
SalesforceGainsightAsana
Benefits
Base pay within range $135,510.99 - $203,266.49 dependent on experienceTargeted Commission: $58,286.00Potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for sales overachievementBest-in-class benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-beingPersonalized support options and expert guidance