Director, Retail Media

New York City, NY (On-site)

$125K/yr – $170K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own the strategic vision and execution for in-store and DOOH commerce media, lead cross-industry collaboration, and drive multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to delivery.

  • Shape roadmaps and standards for measurement and attribution
  • Coordinate industry forums and thought leadership to advance commerce media

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set the Vision for In-Store & DOOH Commerce Media
  • Partner closely with the VP to shape and execute the strategic roadmap for in-store commerce media and DOOH.
  • Identify emerging trends, measurement gaps, and friction points across retailers, brands, DOOH networks, agencies, and technology providers.
  • Translate industry needs into tangible outputs standards, guidelines, taxonomies, measurement frameworks, and educational resources.
  • Connect in-store and DOOH media with broader commerce priorities including retail media networks, omnichannel attribution, privacy, and data interoperability.
  • Convene the Industry
  • Lead cross-industry working groups and committees made up of retailers, CPG brands, agencies, DOOH networks, and ad tech partners.
  • Facilitate alignment on complex and sometimes sensitive topics like impression verification, attribution models, identity constraints, and measurement methodologies.
  • Plan and moderate executive roundtables, workshops, technical deep dives, and industry forums that move the conversation forward.
  • Create Market-Moving Thought Leadership

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in in-store media, retail media, shopper marketing, DOOH, CPG/retail analytics, measurement, or adjacent commerce media roles.
  • Hands-on familiarity with in-store media formats such as:
  • In-aisle and shelf-edge displays
  • Self-checkout and kiosk screens
  • Smart carts and in-store audio
  • Digital signage and DOOH environments
  • Strong analytical fluency you’re comfortable engaging on:
  • Impression verification and presence detection
  • Match rates, attribution, incrementally, and measurement design
  • A clear, confident communicator who can translate technical complexity into compelling narratives for senior audiences.
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Director, Retail Media

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