Network Account Manager

LookSmart is currently seeking a Network Account Manager to join our Traffic Management team based in San Francisco .  Will build strong, lasting relationships with partners by understanding their needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assume responsibility for Internet Advertising analytics and integrate these into overall view for the client publisher.
• Develop and implement interviews with current publisher clients to determine what type of analytics would be most useful to them.
• Use statistical models, identify, propose and implement new traffic driving opportunities within account base including new product features/enhancements, marketing programs and new technology. Work with new publishers to monitor and optimize their traffic.
• Develop conversion benchmarks for publishers; monitor and report results against those benchmarks.
• Develop and make presentations to publisher clients and perform ad hoc research utilizing available resources.
• Provide Sales with regular weekly reporting on partner traffic and conversion rates.  Track, report, monitor and communicate performance of each partner.
• Work with other team members to compile general performance metrics for the Partnership Portfolio as a whole, with particular emphasis on tracking performance against goals set by management on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Participate on project teams.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in business or an analytical discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ proven track record of account management/account executive experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience in multivariate statistical data analysis applied to business problems.
• Proven track record of ability to forge and maintain good business relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and presentations skills with top-notch customer service approach.
• Basic understanding of mixed-effects modeling techniques, clustering, decision trees on large scale datasets desired.
• Proven history of self-direction, problem solving, strongly organizational and project management with collaborative style.
• Proven experience in using quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess partnership performance and make recommendations for each account.
• Capable of handling multiple mission-critical projects simultaneously; able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced work environment and to demonstrate thoughtful leadership in assessing problems/opportunities and recommending an approach to solving problems and pursuing opportunities.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment, liaising with all other organizations within LookSmart including Product, Advertising, Finance, Engineering, Sales, Ad Operations, Marketing.
• General understanding of the Internet and of the media and business models that have shaped it. Will need to gain deep insight into competitive landscape and stay across all changes in each partner’s segment.
• Creative problem-solving approach.

Desired Skills:

• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

About LookSmart

LookSmart is a leading alternative in online advertising and technology, offering targeted Pay-Per-Click search advertising and banners for advertisers, customized private-label solutions for publishers, and vertical search sites and web tools for consumers. LookSmart is headquartered in the South of Market district in San Francisco.

Going strong for over 10 years, one of the key contributors to LookSmart's success is the quality of its employees, and we are always looking for the best and the brightest. We have a fun, diverse, and challenging start-up environment where not only are your ideas encouraged, but you will have hands-on experience and the opportunity to impact the bottom line.

LookSmart offers competitive salaries, excellent health benefits, 401(k), an employee stock purchase plan, and recreational discounts.

Join a creative and innovative crew at LookSmart and grow your career!  LookSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Resumes can be submitted to jobs@looksmart.net.