Account Manager - Programmatic & Paid Social

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We're looking for an Account Manager, Programmatic & Paid Social to join our team in Canada. In this role, you'll combine hands-on programmatic campaign execution with client relationship management, supporting both Programmatic and Paid Social initiatives.

You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to develop, execute, optimize, and analyze digital media campaigns, while providing strategic recommendations and insights that help clients achieve their business goals.

Location: Toronto preferred; but open to candidates across Canada.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you'll serve as a key point of contact for clients while managing day-to-day media activation and campaign performance. You'll bring strong technical expertise in programmatic advertising, an analytical mindset, and the ability to translate campaign data into actionable recommendations.

You'll also have opportunities to expand your expertise across Paid Social platforms, including TikTok, while collaborating with experienced team members across our Media Operations practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, manage, and optimize programmatic advertising campaigns across display, video, and other digital channels.
• Support Paid Social campaign activation and optimization, including platforms such as TikTok and Meta.
• Manage day-to-day client communications, provide campaign updates, address questions, and troubleshoot platform or execution issues.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and develop actionable insights and recommendations to improve results.
• Leverage programmatic platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and Campaign Manager 360 to support campaign delivery and performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality campaign execution.
• Provide clients with insights on industry trends, emerging advertising technologies, and opportunities to improve their digital media strategies.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and client satisfaction.
• Share platform knowledge, best practices, and learnings with team members to support continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance campaign performance, streamline processes, and deliver additional value to clients.

About You

The essentials:

We're looking for someone with strong hands-on programmatic experience who can combine technical expertise with analytical thinking, client management, and a collaborative approach.

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience executing and managing programmatic advertising campaigns, ideally within an agency, advertising technology company, or in-house marketing team.
• Strong working knowledge of programmatic advertising platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and Campaign Manager 360.
• Experience with Paid Social campaigns is a plus, particularly on platforms such as Meta or TikTok.
• Solid understanding of digital advertising technologies, campaign setup, targeting, optimization, measurement, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret campaign data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working directly with clients, managing expectations, and communicating campaign performance and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines, and priorities.
• A genuine interest in advertising technologies, emerging industry trends, and the evolving digital media landscape.
• Willingness to share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to team learning and development.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

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This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range

$70,000—$85,000 CAD

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.