Sr. Account Manager, Client Services

Location: New York

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** About Ovative Group:
** Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and United Health Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself. At Ovative, we don't just track data, we redefine success.

How do we do it? Our proprietary Mar Tech platform, EMRge helps businesses transform marketing into a driver of sustainable growth. Powered by Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), our differentiated approach to holistic media buying, planning, and measurement, EMRge is the first Mar Tech platform to measure businesses holistically. We're all about raising the bar every day, and it shows. Our work has been recognized by organizations like Digiday, Google, Inc.

5000, USA Today, and Search Engine Land.
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* About the Role:

** The Senior Manager, Client Services is a high-impact leadership role at Ovative Group. You will lead media and marketing strategies across major client accounts, driving measurable business outcomes with both analytical rigor and executive presence. This role is built for a seasoned business strategist who can own account performance, develop their team, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.

You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and senior client leaders to deliver outstanding media and measurement results. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a strong analytical point of view, we want to hear from you.
** Responsibilities:
***** Account Performance & Strategy
**** Develop and drive cross-channel media and measurement strategies aligned with client priorities and growth objectives, with a 1–2 year planning horizon
* Serve as the expert on marketing budgets, media mix, and performance KPIs — at both the account-wide and channel-specific level — to support strategy, problem solving, and decision making
* Lead regular and ad hoc performance analyses using AI-assisted tools where relevant and translate insights into clear, compelling recommendations for clients Establish reporting and measurement frameworks to continuously test, refine, and improve media strategies
* Proactively monitor KPIs, identify barriers to performance, and take ownership of removing them with urgency
* Stay ahead of emerging digital marketing trends, AI-powered tools, and measurement innovations applying relevant capabilities to client programs
*** Client Relationship Management
**** Own and grow relationships across 2–3 major Ovative accounts, building trust with both day-to-day contacts and senior stakeholders
* Become an extension of the client's team  developing a deep understanding of their business, industry, KPIs, and organizational dynamics
* Establish credibility as a strategic advisor, leading conversations that go beyond execution to connect media performance with broader business objectives
* Manage client communication cadences and ensure timely, clear updates to internal and external stakeholders
* Identify and develop organic growth opportunities within assigned accounts, while maintaining a strong focus on client retention and long-term relationship health
*** Team Leadership & Employee Development
**** Lead cross-functional teams of subject matter experts focused on driving measurable results across assigned accounts
* Manage and develop direct reports, providing regular coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
* Foster a culture of open communication, 360-degree feedback, and continuous AI learning encouraging the team to experiment with AI tools responsibly, share learnings, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate and direct AI outputs. Structure team workflows to ensure clarity of roles, efficient resource allocation, and strong execution across work streams
** Requirements:
*** 7+ years of experience owning and driving…