Client Solutions Marketing Manager

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a leading retail media network that is revolutionizing how brands connect with customers. This innovative network sells highly impactful ad space across its expansive website, engaging app, and dynamic physical stores. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a pivotal Client Solutions team, where your creativity and strategic thinking will directly shape client success and drive significant impact for major brands. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative advertising solutions, building powerful narratives, and influencing strategic planning, especially as the team gears up for critical seasonal campaigns.

About the Opportunity

In this critical role, you will be the architect of advertising programs, translating client objectives, budgets, and target audiences into integrated solutions across digital, in-app, and in-store channels. You’ll work collaboratively with Sales, Product, and Research teams, leveraging your expertise to identify unique insights and develop first-to-market, differentiated ideas that re-engage clients and drive measurable results. Your ability to build a compelling narrative and present it visually will be key to success, making every pitch a powerful story that resonates and drives action.

What You’ll Do to Make an Impact

• Build dynamic pitch decks and proposals in PowerPoint for inbound RFPs, proactive pitches, and crucial senior leadership meetings, transforming complex information into clear, compelling visuals.
• Translate client goals, budgets, and target audiences into comprehensive, integrated advertising programs spanning digital, in-app, and in-store channels.
• Uncover compelling insights hidden within data and weave them into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with clients and strengthen recommendations.
• Generate innovative, first-to-market ideas that differentiate offerings and empower the Sales team to re-engage brand partners effectively.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Research teams to align client needs with available and emerging advertising solutions, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Execute projects efficiently, adhering to existing templates and brand guidelines, often with fast turnarounds of one week or less, maintaining high quality under pressure.
• Masterfully manage multiple pitches simultaneously during peak seasons, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality across all projects.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in ad sales marketing, integrated marketing, client solutions, or custom solutions.
• A robust understanding of the advertising ecosystem, including media buying and selling processes, and what agencies and brands prioritize.
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills, demonstrating a keen eye for slide layout, visual storytelling, and impactful presentations.
• Proven track record of building persuasive narratives and compelling pitches from concept to completion.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights that strengthen recommendations and drive client decisions.
• Demonstrated success working effectively within cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving shared goals.
• Experience specifically on the marketing side of ad sales, rather than as an account executive or seller.

Bonus Skills That Will Set You Apart

• A portfolio showcasing your pitch decks, RFP responses, or client-facing proposals is highly valued and should be included with your application.
• Experience gained at publishers, media companies, or retail media networks.
• Background in the retail or consumer technology categories.
• Proficiency in pitching directly to both agencies and brands.
• Exposure to both endemic and non-endemic advertisers, including sectors like consumer electronics, entertainment, gaming, and CPG.
• Experience in developing and executing seasonal or holiday campaigns.