Account Manager - German Speaker

We are Outbrain.

We’re one of the world’s largest content recommendation platforms, delighting audiences with engaging, personalized content recommendations while serving as the primary engagement partner and platform for the world’s top digital media companies.

Our Growth team is seeking an Account Manager, German speaker to support our team. You’ll work closely with a close-knit, global team as well as various internal stakeholders to help lead the success of our clients' Outbrain campaigns and provide thought leadership on content amplification strategies and optimization. You’ll build strong relationships and establish clear lines of communication with executive stakeholders and savvy media buyers leading the fast-paced industry of Performance Marketing.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and self-starter - proactive and committed to maximizing revenue and creating new business opportunities by using clear judgment and problem-solving capabilities. Most importantly, this person knows – if it isn’t fun, it isn’t worth it!

A day in the life

In your first weeks you will internalize the Outbrain products and start working with clients. You should feel comfortable navigating our internal systems and consult clients.. You’ll be responsible for the planning, implementation, reporting and optimization of campaigns.

You’ll be the day-to-day contact for a book of clients, helping them achieve their KPIs and developing data-driven optimization strategies. You will be recognized for campaign successes and own failures.

Develop a rapport and become a trusted partner for high-priority clients. You will communicate regularly with these clients to deliver requests, upsell opportunities, improve performance, and increase scale to meet or exceed revenue goals.

Use data to track spend pacing, identify opportunities, and troubleshoot issues.

What You’ll Bring

• 2-3 years of account management (or similar client-facing role) experience in digital advertising.
• English and German - as a native language or at a parallel level - a must.
• Previous experience in a social/native/display ad platform.
• Previous knowledge of performance and affiliate marketing is a major plus
• Comfortable working autonomously, but also easily collaborate with team members and people across departments.
• An analytical disposition. You're comfortable translating ideas into actionable reports, as well as digging through data and drawing out impactful insights
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills – especially in a fast-paced and quick evolving environment
• An ability to develop industry-best client relationships through a blend of attentiveness and accommodation, as well as confidence to manage expectations and navigate inevitable client concerns
• An optimistic attitude and proactive resourcefulness to positively influence your peers within your team, as well as across internal departments.
  
  

More than snacks!

• Office and home hybrid working
• Expand your toolbox with our internal learning tools
• Pet friendly office
• Happy hours
• …and of course a fully stocked kitchen!
  
  

We Recommend

Outbrain is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Did you know "trust" is one of our core values? We apply this value to our day-to-day by working collaboratively on a global scale. With managers and teammates often sitting in other countries and time zones, we value communication, patience, and open-mindedness to all cultural backgrounds. We encourage all ideas, and everyone gets a seat at the table!

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups –employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change. From OB Green (environmental), OB WE (women empowerment), OB Good (charitable initiatives) to OB4E (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

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