Client Solutions Marketing Manager

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a pioneering retail media network that is revolutionizing how brands connect with their customers. This innovative network leverages its expansive digital platforms, engaging app experiences, and dynamic physical store presence to offer highly impactful advertising opportunities. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a pivotal Client Solutions team, where your creativity and strategic thinking will directly shape client success, drive significant impact for major brands, and redefine the landscape of retail advertising.

About the Opportunity

Are you a visionary marketer passionate about crafting compelling advertising experiences that drive real results? We are seeking a dynamic individual to become the architect of groundbreaking advertising programs. In this role, you will expertly translate client objectives, budgets, and target audiences into integrated solutions spanning digital, in-app, and in-store channels. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Research teams, leveraging your expertise to uncover unique insights and develop first-to-market, differentiated ideas that captivate clients. Your ability to build powerful narratives and present them visually will transform every pitch into a story that resonates and inspires action. You will be instrumental in empowering our sales team, re-engaging brand partners, and directly contributing to the network's growth and market leadership, especially as the team gears up for critical seasonal campaigns.

What You'll Do to Make an Impact

• Build dynamic pitch decks and proposals in PowerPoint for inbound RFPs, proactive pitches, and crucial senior leadership meetings, transforming complex information into clear, compelling visuals.
• Translate client goals, budgets, and target audiences into comprehensive, integrated advertising programs spanning digital, in-app, and in-store channels.
• Uncover compelling insights hidden within data and weave them into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with clients and strengthen recommendations.
• Generate innovative, first-to-market ideas that differentiate offerings and empower the Sales team to re-engage brand partners effectively.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Research teams to align client needs with available and emerging advertising solutions, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Execute projects efficiently, adhering to existing templates and brand guidelines, often with fast turnarounds of one week or less, maintaining high quality under pressure.
• Masterfully manage multiple pitches simultaneously during peak seasons, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality across all projects.

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in ad sales marketing, integrated marketing, client solutions, or custom solutions.
• A robust understanding of the advertising ecosystem, including media buying and selling processes, and what agencies and brands prioritize.
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills, demonstrating a keen eye for slide layout, visual storytelling, and impactful presentations.
• Proven track record of building persuasive narratives and compelling pitches from concept to completion.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights that strengthen recommendations and drive client decisions.
• Demonstrated success working effectively within cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving shared goals.
• Experience specifically on the marketing side of ad sales, rather than as an account executive or seller.

Bonus Skills That Will Set You Apart

• A portfolio showcasing your pitch decks, RFP responses, or client-facing proposals is highly valued and should be included with your application.
• Experience gained at publishers, media companies, or retail media networks.
• Background in the retail or consumer technology categories.
• Proficiency in pitching directly to both agencies and brands.
• Exposure to both endemic and non-endemic advertisers, including sectors like consumer electronics, entertainment, gaming, and CPG.
• Experience in developing and executing seasonal or holiday campaigns.