Responsibilities

• Lead Media Strategy: Direct all media-specific client activity, from the initial strategy to delivering the final campaign results.
• Manage Budgets: Oversee client budgets to ensure zero-defect, highly accurate media spending.
• Mentor and Lead: Train, motivate, and coach junior media planners and assistants, helping them develop smart media plans and grow their careers.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work seamlessly with internal departments (like Account Leadership and Creative) and external partners to ensure our media and creative ideas work perfectly together.
• Drive Innovation: Bring a fresh, energetic perspective to the team. You will adapt to new technologies and build processes that make our work more efficient.
• Communicate Value: Clearly explain complex retail media strategies to clients so they understand exactly how our plans will achieve their business goals.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience developing and presenting strategic digital media campaigns within an agency setting
• Retail Media Expertise: Deep understanding of planning and executing shopper media, specifically with Walmart, Amazon, and specialty retailers (Criteo and CitrusAd experience is highly preferred)
• Leadership: A people-first approach with a passion for teaching and educating others
• Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to look at campaign data, find the story behind the numbers, and explain how media performance impacts product sales
• Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with media research tools, ad serving, and platforms like Programmatic DSPs (e.g., The Trade Desk), Social Media, and search platforms
• Organization: Detail-oriented with strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills to manage multiple fast-paced projects
• Education: A four-year degree in Communication, Marketing, or a related field
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 4 times per year

Preferred

• Criteo and CitrusAd experience highly preferred
• Experience with Programmatic DSPs (e.g., The Trade Desk) and platforms like Social Media and search platforms

Benefits

• We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week
• Competitive paid time off, including annual leave plus paid public holidays
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Benefits that help you live your best life
• Parental leave and benefits
• Volunteering opportunities
• ERGs that support inclusion and identity
• The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check
• Life at Flywheel