Account Director, Retail Media Paid Search
USA (On-site)
Posted 7 hrs ago
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Job Summary
Own and grow the Retail Media program from planning to optimization across e-commerce platforms, while leading client relationships and shaping DSP activations and annual strategy across major retailer networks.
- Direct and develop a growing Retail Media team
- Own and drive multi-retailer DSP planning, activation, and optimization
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Manage growing Retail Media team in the planning and activation of campaigns across retail commerce spaces
- Be the COE and lead, develop, deliver, and optimize programmatic display campaigns on e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon DSP and The Trade Desk.
- Activate campaigns across Amazon (search and display), Walmart Connect (search and display), Kroger Precision Marketing, Target Roundel, Instacart, and retail media networks such as Criteo, CitrusAd, & PromoteIQ
- Lead regular client calls to address project work, discuss business trends and performance, and plan future engagements.
- Build and execute annual media plans that support a full funnel marketing approach with awareness, consideration, and conversion audiences and tactics.
- Lead best in class AMC utilization or other shopper insights to drive strategic DSP strategy and audience targeting and retargeting
- Responsible for ongoing thought leadership and opportunities that will drive client business results
- Key lead for client relationship, responsible for team oversight and ensuring performance is meeting client’s goals
- Works closely with key retail partners to maintain optimal working relationship, and collaborates on new ways to drive client’s business at that particular retailer
- Responsible for contributing and leading larger Business reviews (QBRs, Annual Planning, etc.)
Requirements
- 5-7 years of retail media management and/or eCommerce sales management
- Strong understanding of Demand Side Platform (DSP) activation and optimization techniques
- In-depth knowledge of the retail media landscape is critical
- Ability to connect Full-Funnel Marketing activations (search AND display) to retailer specific sales goals and performance
- Knowledge of activation & optimization techniques across Retailer Media & eCommerce platforms is a must
- Strong command of commerce platforms, syndicated research tools, and reporting resources such as Amazon, Walmart Connect, Target-Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, Instacart, and retail media networks including Criteo and CitrusAd.
- 3+ years of people managing experience
- Demonstrated critical thinking & problem solving abilities
- Guiding clients and client teams through clear and concise communication, both written and verbal. Proven track record of selling ideas clearly & delivering value.
- Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Charitable Gift Matching Program, Volunteer Hours, and more!
Harvest Group is a leading commerce agency for CPG brands looking to grow their business at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Costco, Harris Teeter, and Albertsons. Harvest Group offers a connected commerce solution leading their clients with account management, digital content management, retail media management, and replenishment services. Established in 2006, our multi-functional team of retail experts leverages first-class systems and technology to fight for clients along every step of the retail journey. Capabilities: Headquarter Representation/Account Management eCommerce ContentAdvertisingReplenishment Line Review Planning/Prep Analytics Strategic planning Category Management Retail Media Luminate Support
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