Rakuten Advertising · 21 hours ago
Account Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expRakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a global technology leader based in San Mateo, California. The Account Manager will be responsible for growing business relationships with finance, travel, and technology advertisers while managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring their satisfaction.
AdvertisingDigital Marketing
Responsibilities
Develop and track affiliate marketing program strategic action plans for a portfolio of clients
Daily client interaction via phone and email managing program management requests
Collaborate with client to set, meet, and exceed aggressive revenue goals leveraging strategic initiatives
Provide strategic thought leadership/recommendations to increase each client’s profitability while reducing risk
Create and present professional and insightful business reviews for client’s program performance that align with strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain strong partner relationships for your portfolio of clients
Collaborate effectively across the Rakuten Advertising business; client services, analytics, compliance, technology, marketing, sales, etc
Affiliate technology savviness serving as an SME for Rakuten Advertising’s proprietary software supporting your clients to make sure they know the tools and resources available to them
Subject matter expert for products across Rakuten Advertising, using available resources to connect product usage to client goals
Qualification
Required
Desire to work supporting financial services, travel and technology clients
Analytical and strategic affiliate marketing skills demonstrating successful client portfolio results
Highly organized with respect to client management and administrative projects
Ability to prioritize and strategize based on client goals; deadline driven
A desire to think creatively, solve problems, and use professional judgment
Tech savvy; comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint for client-facing reports, analysis and presentations
Exemplary written and oral presentation and a talent for presenting
3+ years of affiliate marketing experience with a focus on client service, (financial services affiliate marketing experience is a plus)
Strong understanding of affiliate marketing technology
A bachelor's degree or relevant experience
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Health
Vision
Dental insurance
401k matching
PTO
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Other employee benefits as the company implements
Company
Rakuten Advertising
Rakuten Advertising provides affiliate marketing, machine learning and digital media solutions.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (3)
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2022 (10)
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2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nick Stamos
CEO
Edouard Lauwick
Senior Vice President, Region, Southern EU
Recent News
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