Manager, Commerce (Walmart)

New York City, NY (On-site)

$81K/yr – $130K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end Commerce account delivery and strategy, including budget/billing governance, QA of campaigns, and client-facing recommendations across Walmart and Criteo activations.

  • Budget and billing oversight: pacing, Prisma, draft billing, and alignment with strategy flowcharts.
  • Campaign execution and analysis: QA before launch, performance-driven adjustments, and clear, visual reporting.
  • Client leadership: present insights, solicit feedback, and guide Analysts to implement tests and optimizations.

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
  • Responsible for building clear, concise, and cohesive quantitative analyses inclusive of strong data visualization
  • Lead client status and reporting calls including presentation of reporting
  • Primary contact for resolving billing discrepancies in partnership with client strategy and billing reconciliation team
  • Lead client relationship with day to day contact and partner agencies (where applicable) by ensuring a seamless communication process
  • Responsible for timely response to daily communication regarding campaign level inquiries (client, vendors, internal)
  • Maintain professional, productive rapport with sales representatives/media vendors
  • Demonstrate creativity and agility when problem solving prior to elevation to Associate Director
  • Partner with Associate Director to ensure upcoming deliverables are being proactively addressed
  • Timely delivery of all work required
  • Provide direction to Analyst(s) on how to build a new campaign across all Commerce tactics and platforms

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on account management experience in online advertising with a focus on Commerce
  • In-depth activation and optimization experience with Walmart 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

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of statistical methods and testing methodology preferred.

Benefits

  • medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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