Account Manager at Baidu

<p><strong>Job Title: Account Manager ( Contractor)&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Job Type: Contractor, Hybrid, Monday - F­riday</p> <p>Job Location: Mountain View, CA</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual for the position of Account Manager. As a key member of our Global Business Team, the Account Manager will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of programmatic partners on the supply side. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical skills, keen business acumen for the advertising ecosystem, a strong client facing skills, and excellent account management abilities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li data-section-id="ak60qp" data-start="38" data-end="120">Manage and grow a portfolio of SMB clients through effective account management.</li> <li data-section-id="aokjt5" data-start="121" data-end="209">Build strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive support.</li> <li data-section-id="1x8lice" data-start="210" data-end="396">Own the campaign lifecycle from campaign trafficking (display, native, and video), activation, to optimization within the MediaGo DSP, including pixel and S2S post-back implementation.</li> <li data-section-id="1nzs56v" data-start="397" data-end="522">Monitor and optimize campaign performance daily by adjusting bids, targeting, creatives, and pacing to achieve client KPIs.</li> <li data-section-id="15f0k9q" data-start="523" data-end="643">Troubleshoot creative disapprovals and technical issues to ensure smooth campaign delivery and consistent ad spending.</li> <li data-section-id="hkuy5h" data-start="644" data-end="749">Assist in client-facing activities such as campaign briefings, status calls, and performance reporting.</li> <li data-section-id="161m236" data-start="750" data-end="880">Collaborate with Sales, Product, Algorithm, and Analytics teams to ensure successful campaign execution and client satisfaction.</li> <li data-section-id="huf1gr" data-start="881" data-end="976">Conduct market research to identify industry trends and support account growth opportunities.</li> <li data-section-id="9k9wyk" data-start="977" data-end="1106">Stay current on AdTech trends, platform updates, and best practices to improve campaign execution and platform user experience.</li> <li>Ability to work on-site 4 days a week in our Mountain View office</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field 2+ years of experience in B2B ad sales or account management</li> <li>Build strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive support</li> <li>Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a must</li> <li>Strong cross-functional &amp; client facing skills &amp; the ability to build and maintain relationships</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li> <li>Self-motivated &amp; results-driven with a proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets</li> <li>Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment</li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong>Culture Fit</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Integrity</strong>&nbsp;– Act ethically and transparently, even when no one is watching.</li> <li><strong>Customer Focus</strong>&nbsp;– Prioritize understanding and exceeding partner needs to build strong, lasting relationships.</li> <li><strong>Business Expertise</strong>&nbsp;– Continuously deepen your knowledge of programmatic advertising to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions.</li> <li><strong>Results Driven</strong>&nbsp;– Consistently pursue meaningful outcomes, exceed goals, and push the business forward.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to take their career to the next level and build a long-term career in the digital advertising space.</p> <p>Hourly rate range: $35-$60 DOE</p>