Senior Account Manager Programmatic
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
The opportunity
Unity is the worlds most widely used real-time 3D platform and one of the most powerful advertising environments in mobile. With 256 million monthly active users across thousands of titles Unitys reach rivals the largest digital platforms. Nine of the top ten mobile games run Unity Ads and brands like P&G McDonalds Apple and Walmart trust Unity to deliver high-attention brand-safe access to consumers at scale.
Youll own a portfolio of brand and agency clients across the Central and Eastern US serving as their primary programmatic partner from campaign kickoff through quarterly business reviews. This isnt a campaign-management role - its a strategic seat at the table requiring deep RTB fluency sharp operational instincts and the relationship skills to become the person clients call first.
Weve released Unity Vector our AI-driven advertising platform and Unity Audience Hub - our data platform combining Unitys proprietary gameplay and behavioral signals with 1PD and 3PD audiences to build targeting that no other supply-side can replicate. Were also expanding off-platform into CTV Display and DOOH - and youll be part of shaping how we bring those products to market with clients.
What youll be doing
- Client portfolio: Serve as the primary point of contact for a book of brand and agency clients across the Central and Eastern US - managing relationships expectations and strategic direction across verticals including Entertainment QSR CPG Retail and Pharma.
- Campaign excellence: Oversee end-to-end programmatic campaign execution across major DSPs - from onboarding and trafficking through pacing optimization and wrap reports. Translate client KPIs into precise activation strategies across Managed Service PMPs and Programmatic Guaranteed deals. Hold yourself accountable to delivery.
- Data storytelling: Analyze campaign performance with a critical eye surface insights that arent obvious and build client-facing narratives that connect Unitys supply to upper- and mid-funnel brand outcomes - VCR viewability brand lift reach/frequency and beyond. Help clients understand not just what happened but what it means for their brand.
- Troubleshooting and escalation: Own the diagnosis of delivery issues pacing discrepancies PMP/PG deal failures and third-party verification conflicts. Work cross-functionally with Ad Ops Product and Finance to reach resolution quickly and communicate clearly throughout.
- Revenue growth: Proactively identify upsell and expansion opportunities within your accounts. Lead strategic planning conversations propose incremental investment with a clear business case and close those upsells with the support of your sales partners.
- Audience strategy: Guide clients on how to leverage Unity Audience Hub - including Unitys unique gameplay and behavioral signals 1PD CRM integration and 3PD foundations from partners like Experian Attain and Foursquare - to build targeting strategies unavailable anywhere else in mobile.
- Client education and QBRs: Lead quarterly business reviews platform training sessions and reporting readouts. Advise clients on format selection across Unitys creative suite - full screen video interactive end cards playable ads shoppable units and dynamic creatives - matching format to funnel stage and KPI.
- Process and tooling: Contribute to workflow improvements shared playbooks and internal efficiency efforts. Use AI tools (Claude Gemini and others) to streamline your own workflows and raise the bar for how the team operates.
What were looking for
- Programmatic depth: Expert-level experience activating and troubleshooting campaigns across major DSPs - The Trade Desk DV360 Amazon DSP StackAdapt Yahoo and others. You understand how RTB auctions work how PMP and PG deals are structured and debugged and what causes delivery to break down at the bid win or render stage. Youve worked across books of business exceeding $25MM
- Operational precision: Hands-on experience with trafficking tag implementation pixel QA creative troubleshooting and impression reconciliation. You know how to move fast without cutting corners and you flag discrepancies before clients do.
- Analytical mindset: Comfortable working in large datasets and turning performance data into clear actionable stories. You dont just report numbers - you tell clients what they mean and what to do differently. Proficiency connecting campaign signals (VCR viewability brand lift footfall ROAS) to brand business objectives across funnel stages.
- Client presence: Polished proactive and consultative. Youve led QBRs with senior agency and brand stakeholders delivered strategic recommendations under pressure and built the kind of trust that leads to renewals and expanded investment. Youre equally effective on a video call in a boardroom and at an in-person client event.
- Communication and prioritization: You manage a complex book of business without dropping the ball. You know how to triage competing demands communicate proactively when something is off-track and keep both internal and external stakeholders aligned. Written and verbal communication are both strengths.
You might also have
- Experience managing invoicing credit checks past-due escalations and quarter-end revenue actualization in Salesforce or similar tools.
- Familiarity with Unitys supply Audience Hub or other gaming-specific advertising platforms.
- Experience piloting new measurement or targeting solutions in partnership with third-party vendors (Kantar Disqo Samba TV Adelaide Foursquare etc.).
- Vertical expertise in one or more of Unitys key advertiser categories: Entertainment QSR CPG Retail or Pharma.
Additional information
- Relocation support is not available for this position
- Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
- Please note that this role is a Hybrid position in office 3 days/week
Base Salary Range
We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:
Zone A: $64300 $96500 USD gross
Zone B: $72700 $109100 USD gross
Zone C: $81800 $122800 USD gross
The range above represents the base salary for this position. Because this is a revenue-focused role it may also be eligible for equity ownership and a variable incentive plan such as sales commission or On-Target Earnings (OTE). Actual compensation is based on the candidates professional background and qualifications.
This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors including geographic location and the candidates relevant experience professional background and skill set.
Benefits
At Unity we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.
Please note: Benefits eligibility specific offerings and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.
While specific benefits vary here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health life and disability insurance Commute subsidy Employee stock ownership Competitive retirement/pension plans Generous vacation and personal days Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs Office food snacks Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support Employee Resource Groups Global Employee Assistance Program Training and development programs Volunteering and donation matching program
Life at Unity
Unity NYSE: U is the worlds leading game engine powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world the most played PC indie titles the most innovative console games and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed deployed and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive manufacturing and healthcare to design simulate and collaborate in 3D closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information please visit .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC