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The Role:
Netflix is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join our growing Netflix Ads team in Australia. This role is a critical partner to Sales and cross-functional stakeholders, responsible for managing our most strategic client and agency relationships.
The Senior Account Manager will focus on advertiser retention and growth while leading the full pre-to-post sale campaign workflow. A key part of the role is demonstrating strong problem-solving skills — engaging directly with clients, anticipating challenges, and driving long-term solutions through clear communication and strategic account planning.
This position requires balancing commercial strategy focussing on account growth with operational excellence, ensuring Netflix Ads is seen as a trusted, solutions-oriented partner to our advertisers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage our top accounts with a strategic focus on long term partnership growth
- Serve as the first point of contact for campaign-related escalations, resolving complex issues in partnership with cross-functional teams before they require management intervention
- Partner with aligned Sales Partners and/or Sr. Sales Partners to understand client goals and objectives in order to deliver excellent client service and develop structured plans for account development
- Host weekly Pipeline & Pacing meetings with Sales Partners to align on upcoming launches and active campaign performance
- Build Strategic Media Plans and contribute to RFP responses around campaign packaging, pricing, targeting, etc.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on the production of custom creative assets
- Collaborate with Account Managers in other regions to share learnings and best practices
- Work closely with Campaign Management and Ad Operations for flawless order implementation and technical troubleshooting
- Responsible for overseeing the delivery performance of Ad Campaigns and partnering with clients on necessary campaign optimization tactics
- Provide clients with necessary campaign performance including post-campaign wrap reports
- Ability to navigate campaign escalations and contribute to long-term solutions to prevent similar issues in the future
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of Netflix Ad products, sponsorship offerings, targeting capabilities and ad policies.
- Contribute to monthly billing & invoicing process with clients and finance team
- Establish strong working relationships with client and agency partners, leaning into the sales strategy of the market or the book of business
We’re Looking for:
- Extensive experience in Account Management and/or Sales Planning across both offline media (e.g., TV, sponsorships, live events) and digital advertising platforms, with a strong focus on programmatic video advertising
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage directly with clients, navigate challenges, and drive long-term solutions through clear and effective communication
- Experience working in Sales Operation systems (CRM, OMS, Ad Servers)
- Strong knowledge of digital media sales and marketplaces, including Direct IO, Programmatic Guaranteed, and PMP advertising
- Proven track record in advertiser retention and growth, with expertise in strategic account planning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience engaging with senior-level stakeholders
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to make data digestible and actionable for cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders simultaneously
- Familiarity with advertising research and verification vendors such as Nielsen, ComScore, Moat, IAS, DoubleVerify, Kantar, etc.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
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