Brand Activation Manager

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

 

About the team 

At Roku, we like to say that there are no bystanders, and that is as true in the advertising team as it is in any other facet of the company. We work together to ensure our clients understand this new world of advertising, that they are making the best possible decisions to support their own goals, and drive advertiser interest and engagement across the board. The Client Services team is responsible for managing and growing Roku’s partnerships with Advertisers and ultimately enabling our clients to reach their business objectives. 

 

About the role

Actively seeking an experienced contributor for the role of Brand Activation Manager with a passion for project management and partnership with sales to join our dynamic and growing Ad Sales Client Services team. 

You will leverage a deep understanding of the Ad Sales/ Account Management role to drive process, support sales teams and improve outputs to clients on our Sponsorship offerings. You will be responsible for team wide initiatives, standard operating procedures and ensuring the team is properly supporting business development to meet revenue goals. The role includes taking a leadership role to coordinate efforts between other cross-functional teams as necessary. The position frequently interfaces with Sales, AdOps, Product, Client Services, Roku Brand Studio.  

The Brand Activation Manager will also manage campaign escalations and ensure appropriate resolution, especially on priority Accounts. A balance of strong project management experience, client first approach and the ability to build strong relationships with partners in the Roku organization will be key to the candidate’s success 

For New York Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $90,000 and $135,000 annually.

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.
This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

 

What you’ll be doing

• Project Manage Top Initiatives with Client teams for sponsorships across Sales, Client Services, Marketing (Sales Dev), Design, UX, Ad Ops & Content Teams to drive product improvement, standardization and launch automation
• Lead kick off calls for campaign execution across client and internal teams
• Implementation and execute first to market executions throughout the sales cycle with a flexible and agile approach to problem solving
• Put together vertical sponsorship best practices to support sales/ CS in client requirements
• Contribute to improve quality design of tools, standard operating procedures and processes for clients and products 
• Develop a keen understanding of how the Roku platform and unique ad products will deliver brand value in support of the clients advertising goals
• Collaborate with ad sales AEs on new business sales presentations and QBRs, thoughtful creative future recommendations, and custom ideation, including leading the charge on upsells
• Partner with Product Marketing on GTM and new product rollouts for client teams
• Own end to end operations sponsorship process for ad sales business
• Be key POC for all Client Support groups, specifically Ad Operations to drive efficiencies on internal processes from pitch to launch
• Responsible for Feedback loops from clients, sales, client services to product and product marketing groups 

 

We’re excited if you have

• 5+ years experience in account management/client services at an ad tech company or media planning at an agency
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently while using departmental resources, policies and procedures
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and influential written an