Manager, Commerce

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$81K/yr – $117K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end to end campaign lifecycle for commerce advertising, from research driven plan development to budget pacing and billing oversight, with direct accountability for campaign QA, vendor management, and client reporting.

  • Account ownership: lead tactical planning, vendor selection, and testing agendas to drive measurable commerce outcomes.
  • Operational mastery: manage budgets, billing processes, dayparting, bids, and day to day campaign execution with Analyst leadership.
  • Client influence: present recommendations, solicit feedback, and translate client input into optimized campaigns and actionable insights.

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 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].

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
759 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
40

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