Account Manager, Roundel READY

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A role within Roundel is an opportunity to be part of a strategic priority business for Target. Roundel is Target’s entry into the media business, a sell-side business built on the principles of first party (people based) data, brand safe environments and proof that our marketing programs drive business results for our clients. We operate with the ethos of trust and transparency and that media works best when it works in everyone’s best interest. At the very root of that, Roundel is here to drive business growth for our clients, and redefine “value” in the industry by solving core industry challenges vs. copy current industry methods of operation. We are here to drive a key growth initiative for Target and to lead the industry to a better way of operating.

As Manager, Account Management with Roundel Ready! you will be a part of Roundel’s career development program that grows new talent into Retail Media Leaders of the future. This energized team is dedicated to short term rotational assignments in our Partner Solutions Group to provide opportunities to learn our business. This nimble team will provide strategic business continuity for a wide array of client accounts across various retail categories. You will develop creative multi-channel, integrated marketing solutions across digital channels and platforms for Roundel’s clients. Given the dynamic nature of our work you will need a strong passion to learn and adapt quickly to provide a high level of customer service to clients. You will need strong communication and provide timely responses to requests and proactive resolution of potential issues. You will attend client meetings and consult to understand category trends and  marketing needs. You will assist and build client campaign proposals. You will present strategic recommendations based on your client’s key objectives, through compelling and effective guidance on specific media tactics and creative needs. As part of campaign development you will build audience strategies, media mix allocations, creative and media strategies that are aligned to client’s priorities and rooted in category and brands insight, as well as leverage historical media performance.  You will partner closely with various cross-functional teams; including but not limited to Performance & Insights, Sales, Trading & Ad Ops, and Channel Development to deliver and execute effective results.  You are extremely knowledgeable in the digital space and keeps senior management aware of current trends, and techniques and technologies; especially within the retail vertical. You are detailed oriented, with analytical focus and knowledge of digital advertising, using ad technology and a proven track record in operational excellence. 

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Four year college degree in Business or Marketing

• 3+ years of experience in digital media planning and execution using various ad technology including Ad Serving, Media Planning and/or relevant digital media tools.

• Ability and passion to drive results and thrives in an ambiguous environment 

• Ability to articulate and defend creative & media direction to internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

• Superior time management and multitasking skill

• Strong passion to learn and appreciates a variety of experiences/ways to work

• Competency of industry system/tools such as Doubleclick, Integral Ad Science, Google Analytics, ComScore, eMarketer, Nielsen tools, etc. 

• Exposure to online ad serving concepts (CPM/CPA/RTB/ROI), video, mobile, social, RTB, programmatic buying.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as other equivalent programs

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.