Associate, Commerce & Retail Media

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $55K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end management of retail media campaigns across multiple retailer platforms, driving setup, optimization, pacing, data integrity, and reporting while coordinating cross-tool analytics and stakeholder communications.

  • Lead campaign setup, optimization, and performance reporting across multiple retailer ecosystems.
  • Ensure data accuracy and timely escalation of pacing or performance issues.
  • Collaborate with managers and internal teams to maintain documentation and governance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and launch retail media campaigns across sponsored search and onsite ad formats within retailer platforms ( eg , Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Kroger, Instacart, Albertsons, CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, BJ’s , Sam’s Club, Costco, etc.).
  • Implement   keyword , SKU, audience, and bid adjustments as directed by Managers.
  • Maintain detailed optimization logs and documentation of all campaign changes.
  • Monitor daily pacing against approved budgets and flight dates , update internal pacing trackers accordingly.
  • Identify   and escalate pacing or performance anomalies to the Manager   in a timely manner .
  • Pull and organize campaign performance data from Tableau dashboards, Pacvue , Criteo, and retailer UIs.
  • Populate reporting templates, scorecards, and internal trackers with accuracy.
  • Conduct regular reconciliations between dashboards and retailer platforms to ensure data integrity.
  • Update flighting sheets with placeholders and actualizations.
  • Maintain proof-of-performance documentation and support billing workflows within MediaOcean /Prisma.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 0–2 years of experience in digital media, retail /commerce media, performance marketing, or related fields.
  • Strong interest in eCommerce, retail media networks, and performance driven marketing.
  • Highly detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
  • Familiarity with dashboard reporting tools such as Tableau.

Preferred

  • Exposure to retail media platforms (Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, Criteo, Kroger, etc ) is a plus.
  • Experience with Pacvue , Skai, Criteo, or similar campaign management tools is a plus.
  • Experience with MediaOcean /Prisma billing workflows is a plus.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
  • Life insurance,
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
  • 401k,
  • Flexible paid time off,
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year,
  • Paid sick and safe leave, and
  • Paid parental leave.
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