Senior Manager, Ad Buyer Insights
$165k - $190k USD
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We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Ad Buyer Insights to join our Strategy & Operations team at EMARKETER.
The Role and Team:
This role sits within EMARKETER’s Advisory practice and focuses on helping commerce media networks and CTV platforms translate ad buyer insights into revenue-driving strategies. You will work directly with senior executives, supporting pre-sales conversations, delivering customized advisory engagements, and shaping how clients respond to evolving advertiser needs. This is a highly visible, client-facing role at the intersection of data, strategy, and relationships.
This is a hybrid role based out of our New York City office, with regular in office expectations.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future and be within commuting distance of our New York City office. Relocation assistance is not available.
The Ideal Candidate Is:
- Consultative and commercially minded: You instinctively connect insights to business impact and revenue opportunity.
- Executive-facing: You are confident presenting to and advising C-suite leaders with clarity and authority.
- Deeply embedded in the ecosystem: You have a strong point of view on commerce media and CTV, informed by real industry experience.
- Action-oriented: You balance strategic thinking with practical recommendations clients can execute quickly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Sales and Advisory leadership on pre-sales conversations, articulating the value of EMARKETER’s ABI Advisory offerings.
- Identify and scope advisory engagements based on client needs, market dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
- Translate ad buyer survey data and research into clear, actionable strategic recommendations.
- Design and deliver executive-level presentations, workshops, and advisory sessions.
- Provide strategic counsel to commerce media networks and CTV platforms on go-to-market strategy, advertiser engagement, and platform development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders across commerce media and streaming organizations.
- Represent EMARKETER at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
- Contribute to EMARKETER’s thought leadership through LinkedIn engagement and participation in industry conversations.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in management consulting or strategy roles within media, advertising, adtech, commerce media, or CTV organizations
- Deep understanding of the commerce media and or CTV advertising ecosystem.
- Proven experience designing and delivering strategic, insights-led consulting engagements.
- Strong storytelling, presentation, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to translate data and research into strategic frameworks and recommendations.
- Demonstrated thought leadership and an active professional network within the industry.
Preferred Experience:
- Direct exposure to retail media networks or CTV platforms such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Roku, or major broadcasters.
- Experience working with advertiser or ad buyer decision-makers.
- Background in market research or insights-driven consulting.
- Track record of supporting business development or revenue growth initiatives.
- Active involvement in industry organizations such as IAB, ANA, or 4A’s.
Salary and Benefits:
- Base salary: $165,000–$190,000, dependent on skills, experience, and competencies.
- Additional performance-based compensation available(details discussed during interview process)
- Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Matched and vested 401k plan
- Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health support, and Employee Assistance Programs
- Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more
Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and depends on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
US pay range
$165,000—$190,000 USD
About EMARKETER
EMARKETER is the world's leading research company focused on digital transformation. We hire people who are passionate about providing business leaders with actionable data and insights in the areas of digital marketing and advertising, media, retail and ecommerce, financial services, healthcare, and more. Our clients, who rely on our content to make informed decisions, include top global brands within Fortune 1000 companies, as well as smaller firms striving to compete in a digital age.
At EMARKETER, we pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment and continuously strive for diversity of thought, identity, and experience while encouraging growth and providing support to team members throughout the organization. EMARKETER is committed to corporate transparency through regular business updates and an always-open line of communication.
What We Value
Our people are the foundation of our success. Guided by our values, we:
- Serve Our Clients: We prioritize their needs to deliver excellence in our products and services.
- Work as One Team: We collaborate with trust, accountability, and transparency.
- Innovate and Adapt: We foster curiosity, resilience, and fearless exploration of new ideas.
- Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace a diverse, inclusive environment where all voices are valued and respected.
If this sounds like a great job for you, please apply online and tell us a bit about why you're a good fit for the role.
Please note that for all positions at EMARKETER, there is an exercise component specific to the role to reduce selection bias in our recruiting process and test how you apply knowledge.
Please note that for all positions at EMARKETER, there is an exercise component specific to the role to reduce selection bias in our recruiting process and test how you apply knowledge.