Manager, Commerce (Retail Media)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$81K/yr – $117K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize commerce campaigns end-to-end, overseeing budgets, billing, and client-facing recommendations while guiding analysts and leading strategic workstreams.

  • Direct day-to-day budget and billing activities
  • Lead campaign optimization and client reporting

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for gathering the research and data needed to formulate tactical plan development and recommendation for client delivery
  • Ultimate oversight for all day to day Commerce budget and billing activity (pacing, Prisma management, draft billing, accuracy of budgets vs. strategy flowcharts)
  • Responsible for presenting recommendations, soliciting feedback, and directing the Analyst(s) to apply client feedback to campaigns
  • Actively contribute to account strategy including annual budget development, KPIs, partner selection, new tactics, and tracking industry developments
  • Review paperwork necessary for purchase authorization and ensure vendor counter signature is received
  • QA-ing all campaign components prior to launch (dayparting, bids, budget, targeting parameters, correct creative)
  • Recommend campaign adjustments based on performance trends
  • Client communication over performance amidst competitive landscape
  • Development and recommendation of optimizations and/or testing plans (e.g. new vendors, new targeting segments, new types of creative to test, new flighting strategy, test and learn agenda)
  • Responsible for campaign reporting and developing strategic insights with clear actionable items

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on account management experience in online advertising with a focus on Commerce
  • In-depth activation and optimization experience with Amazon and Criteo platforms
  • 1+ years of demonstrated success in managing and leading people
  • Deep knowledge of ad serving platforms and online analytic solutions
  • Mastery of all relevant tools for reporting, analytics, and competitive analysis
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and testing methodology preferred

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • 401K
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Family forming assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

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