Client Success Manager Jobs in Illinois

84.51° Overview

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase. Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing. 84.51° follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection. Join us at 84.51°!

As a Sr. Client Success Manager - Activation, you will serve as a strategic partner to a portfolio of CPG clients, driving holistic commercial growth across both Media and Incentives. You will leverage deep knowledge of Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) products, incentive capabilities, media solutions, and activation workflows to deliver data-driven recommendations that accelerate brand performance. In this role, you will connect client goals with integrated activation strategies bringing together audience planning, incentives, media investment, and campaign execution. You will collaborate closely with Client Partnerships, Lead Client Success Managers, Media and Insights Specialists, and Campaign Operations to ensure flawless activation from pre-sale through post-campaign optimization. You excel at telling a compelling data-driven story, identifying organic growth opportunities, and proactively driving cross-sell and up-sell strategies that benefit customers, brands, and Kroger. This role requires curiosity, strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

- You are a key client contact, responsible for fostering client relationships, planning media investment and delivering highly effective media plans for a set of clients within your aligned client pod.
- Develop a deep understanding of client business objectives, KPIs, and competitive landscapes to craft actionable activation strategies.
- Lead client communications including status calls, planning discussions, and performance reviews.
- Translate client goals and potential pain points into strategic activation plans across Media and Incentives.
- Leverage data and insights to proactively uncover growth opportunities across Media and Incentives.
- Develop and present compelling narratives using campaign results, customer insights, and audience analytics.
- Manage the activation lifecycle: kickoffs, timelines, trafficking inputs, in-flight optimization, reporting, and invoicing.
- Monitor campaign pacing, troubleshoot performance issues, and recommend optimizations to drive KPI achievement.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of all activation deliverables.
- Identify incremental opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell Media and Incentives solutions.
- Maintain strong understanding of relevant of the industry to inform strategic recommendations.

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 4–5+ years of experience in media, incentives, account management, business development, or related digital marketing roles.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with experience using data insights to drive performance.
- Experience managing integrated media or incentive-based campaigns; publisher, agency, retail media, or CPG experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, storytelling, and client-facing skills.
- Strong project management abilities with experience managing multiple campaigns simultaneously.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving solutions forward proactively.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Pay Transparency And Benefits

- The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
- Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
- Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
- Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
- Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.

Pay Range $78,000—$120,000 USD