Account Director, Retail Media Paid Search

USA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $125K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and grow the Retail Media program from planning to optimization across e-commerce platforms, while leading client relationships and shaping DSP activations and annual strategy across major retailer networks.

  • Direct and develop a growing Retail Media team
  • Own and drive multi-retailer DSP planning, activation, and optimization

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage growing Retail Media team in the planning and activation of campaigns across retail commerce spaces
  • Be the COE and lead, develop, deliver, and optimize programmatic display campaigns on e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon DSP and The Trade Desk.
  • Activate campaigns across Amazon (search and display), Walmart Connect (search and display), Kroger Precision Marketing, Target Roundel, Instacart, and retail media networks such as Criteo, CitrusAd, & PromoteIQ
  • Lead regular client calls to address project work, discuss business trends and performance, and plan future engagements.
  • Build and execute annual media plans that support a full funnel marketing approach with awareness, consideration, and conversion audiences and tactics.
  • Lead best in class AMC utilization or other shopper insights to drive strategic DSP strategy and audience targeting and retargeting
  • Responsible for ongoing thought leadership and opportunities that will drive client business results
  • Key lead for client relationship, responsible for team oversight and ensuring performance is meeting client’s goals
  • Works closely with key retail partners to maintain optimal working relationship, and collaborates on new ways to drive client’s business at that particular retailer
  • Responsible for contributing and leading larger Business reviews (QBRs, Annual Planning, etc.)

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of retail media management and/or eCommerce sales management
  • Strong understanding of Demand Side Platform (DSP) activation and optimization techniques
  • In-depth knowledge of the retail media landscape is critical
  • Ability to connect Full-Funnel Marketing activations (search AND display) to retailer specific sales goals and performance
  • Knowledge of activation & optimization techniques across Retailer Media & eCommerce platforms is a must
  • Strong command of commerce platforms, syndicated research tools, and reporting resources such as Amazon, Walmart Connect, Target-Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, Instacart, and retail media networks including Criteo and CitrusAd.
  • 3+ years of people managing experience
  • Demonstrated critical thinking & problem solving abilities
  • Guiding clients and client teams through clear and concise communication, both written and verbal. Proven track record of selling ideas clearly & delivering value.
  • Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Charitable Gift Matching Program, Volunteer Hours, and more!
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Harvest Group

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Harvest Group is a leading commerce agency for CPG brands looking to grow their business at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Costco, Harris Teeter, and Albertsons. Harvest Group offers a connected commerce solution leading their clients with account management, digital content management, retail media management, and replenishment services. Established in 2006, our multi-functional team of retail experts leverages first-class systems and technology to fight for clients along every step of the retail journey. Capabilities: Headquarter Representation/Account Management eCommerce ContentAdvertisingReplenishment Line Review Planning/Prep Analytics Strategic planning Category Management Retail Media Luminate Support

Founded in 2006
Rogers, Arkansas, USA
694 employees (95 in marketing)
97% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.9%
Direct
58.5%
Referral
5.7%
Social
6.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~694

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
77 (11% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 days ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2026
    Private Equity