Senior Associate, Commerce Programmatic

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own programmatic retail media activations across multiple networks while shaping audience and creative strategy, with hands-on setup, optimization, and reporting that tie directly to client goals.

  • Programmatic Retail Ownership: activations across Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart and other retailers with bid management and budget direction.
  • Strategy & Optimization: collaborate with internal teams and retailer networks on audience, creative strategy, audits, and performance-driven optimizations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • assist in tactical activation and day-to-day media management of programmatic-based activations
  • heavily involved in the audience and creative strategy development, competitive research, day-to-day campaign setup, management, and reporting of programmatic media buys
  • focused on programmatic activations across several retailer media networks and DSPs, including but not limited to Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart, etc.
  • connect directly with the retail media networks at each of the key customers on behalf of, and in partnership with the client
  • supporting the Manager, Programmatic Commerce as we seek to maximize retail media investment for our client accounts
  • Execute campaign setup, bid recommendations, and budgeting to ensure overall client goal attainment, including the use of retail bid management technologies where applicable such as Pacvue, Skai, and Epsilo.
  • Audit and review digital creative tags, ensuring they are accurate for the launch of the campaign, providing clear guidance to Ad Ops team including details on verification requirements.
  • Ensure on-going campaign compliance to GroupM established guidelines and best practices.
  • Prepare campaign performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Identify insights and optimizations utilizing historical data and competitive research.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
  • 2+ years of experience in biddable performance media execution or paid ecommerce, with a strong preference for retail media programmatic execution
  • Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google, Meta, etc.)
  • Strong drive to understand the retail landscape and latest trends in commerce media
  • Basic analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and develop insights that inform strategy and optimization
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners
  • A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Benefits

  • Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
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