Account Specialist (1-Year Contract) — The 2045 Collective

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Account Specialist (1-Year Contract) Full Time The 2045 Collective Toronto Nov 8, 2025 Apply Now

At 2045, we do things differently. We’re a team of sharp, collaborative professionals who hold ourselves and each other to high standards. 

This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do. We’re looking for someone street smart, strategic, and confident in their own judgment. A self-starter who spots opportunities, solves problems fast, and takes pride in clear communication and strong follow-through. You should have some hands-on experience in media, marketing, or account management, and understand how fast this industry moves.

If you want to work with smart people who challenge you to do your best work, read on.

 

The Role

As an Account Specialist, you’ll own the strategy, execution, and optimization of programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms. You’ll be the trusted partner to your clients, anticipating needs, bringing insights that drive real results, and ensuring delivery excellence every step of the way. You’ll collaborate closely with traders, sales, and leadership, blending analytical thinking with creative problem-solving.

 

What You’ll Do

Deliver Excellence

  • Exceed client expectations by managing campaigns with precision, speed, and care
  • Build data-driven reports that tell a clear story by tying performance to business impact
  • Identify new opportunities to grow accounts, add value, and push outcomes forward

Own the Process

  • Manage full campaign lifecycles including setup, trafficking, optimization, reporting, and wrap-up
  • Anticipate challenges and solve them before they become roadblocks
  • Balance multiple projects and deadlines without sacrificing quality or attention to detail

Collaborate to Win

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on KPIs, budgets, and strategy
  • Partner with traders, web, and sales teams to deliver seamless, high-performing campaigns
  • Contribute ideas that strengthen how we operate and improve client results

Communicate Like a Pro

  • Lead client communications with confidence, clarity, and polish
  • Share insights and recommendations that demonstrate strategic thinking and ownership
  • Proactively manage expectations and always follow through

Innovate and Grow

  • Support sales in identifying and developing new business opportunities
  • Stay curious by exploring emerging tools, channels, and trends to keep our approach fresh
  • Obtain DSP certifications (DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo, Amazon) within your first six months

What You Bring

  • A proactive, street-smart approach and the ability to think three steps ahead
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; you can articulate ideas clearly and confidently
  • Solid understanding of the digital media landscape and its fast-paced nature
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and stay organized under pressure
  • Comfort working collaboratively with teams and clients alike
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

 

Why 2045

We’re a collective of world-class media experts powered by AI, strategy, and creativity. We move quickly, think strategically, and care deeply about the work we do. We reward curiosity, accountability, and growth because when our people level up, so does our business.

If you’re ready to build, learn, and grow alongside some of the smartest people in the industry, this is where you belong.