Vice President, Retail Media at Kepler Group | New York, USA | $230K/yr – $259K/yr

Vice President, Retail Media

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$230K/yr – $259K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead Kepler's retail media practice across platforms, directing strategy, client executive engagement, and cross-functional execution to deliver measurable growth.

Own the end-to-end retail media program strategy across platforms and clients.
Must-have: 12–15+ years in retail media or performance marketing with multi-network expertise.
Standout: Proven ability to lead large cross-functional teams and develop senior leaders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic authority across retail media platforms (including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Criteo, Instacart, and others), setting direction for planning, investment strategy, partner selection, campaign design, and measurement
Act as an executive point of contact for key client relationships, with accountability for performance, client satisfaction, and long-term growth
Partner with senior client stakeholders to align retail media strategies with broader business objectives and drive transformational impact
Lead and mentor team leaders and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation
Oversee the execution of complex, multi-platform retail media programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across engagements
Drive innovation across retail media offerings, including evaluation of emerging platforms, beta opportunities, and new capabilities
Establish and scale best practices, frameworks, and methodologies across the retail media function
Contribute to business development, including supporting new client acquisition and expanding existing partnerships
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with key technology and platform providers (e.g., Pacvue, Skai, and others)
Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the long-term vision and growth strategy for retail media at Kepler

Requirements

12–15+ years of experience in retail media, ecommerce advertising, or performance marketing, with deep expertise across multiple retail media networks
Proven experience operating at a senior leadership level, with accountability for both client outcomes and business growth
Demonstrated ability to build and influence executive-level client relationships within complex enterprise organizations
Strong understanding of the retail media ecosystem, including sponsored ads, DSP, and offsite retail media strategies
Experience leading and scaling large, cross-functional teams, with a track record of developing senior leaders
Track record of driving measurable business impact through data-driven, full-funnel media strategies
Strong analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and executive-level narratives
Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Preferred

Experience with retail media platforms and tools such as Pacvue, Skai, or similar technologies preferred
Innovative, forward-thinking leader comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change
Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment