Manager, Media Strategy 

Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $98K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end retail media activation for Kroger and partner networks, shaping strategy, governance, and performance across RMN and TOA initiatives.

  • Own strategy and execution for targeted onsite ads (TOAs) and related retail media activations
  • Define KPIs, measurement frameworks, and deliver insights-driven performance readouts

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead activation recommendations within Kroger’s managed service ecosystem, including Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) and 84.51.
  • Apply strong working knowledge of Kroger Ad Platform (KAP), Prism, and CAAM.
  • Own strategy and executional focus for Targeted Onsite Ads (TOAs) as a primary driver, with secondary emphasis on offsite display and paid social executed through Kroger-managed service platforms.
  • Ensure campaign setup, targeting, creative specifications, pacing, and measurement are compliant with retailer requirements and optimized for performance.
  • Provide secondary retail media support across Publix (including experience via The Goodway Group) and The Home Depot, including Orange Apron Media.
  • Apply cross-retailer learnings while accounting for differences in execution models, reporting, and media capabilities.
  • Lead recommendations that prioritize retailer-owned RMN capabilities, layering in relevant third-party partners only when they strengthen the shopper or promotion-led strategy.
  • Maintain familiarity with complementary partners that support shopper and promotion-led activation (e.g., Ogury, Promopoint, RRD, Fetch, Hip2Save, Krazy Coupon Lady), while ensuring RMNs remain the foundation of all plans.
  • Lead retailer and vendor RFP processes, developing inputs, evaluating proposals, and delivering clear client POVs with supporting rationale on how best to proceed.
  • Manage annual vendor and retailer partnerships to ensure competitive rates, strong added value, and test-and-learn innovation opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in retail media, shopper marketing, or consumer promotions within an agency or client-facing environment.
  • Kroger retail media experience required, including familiarity with Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) and 84.51; hands-on activation experience strongly preferred.
  • Retail Media Network (RMN) experience is foundational, including managed service execution and retailer-specific workflows.
  • Strong ability to deliver client-ready recommendations, with clear communication, strong POV development, and confident presentation skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong quantitative skills and advanced proficiency in Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides.

Preferred

  • Experience with Publix retail media, particularly through The Goodway Group.
  • Experience with The Home Depot retail media, including Orange Apron Media.
  • Familiarity with third-party platforms that complement promotion-led retail media activation.

Benefits

  • The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
  • We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.
  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
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Mars United Commerce

Mars UnitedSM Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at https://www.marsunited.com/.

Founded in 1972
Southfield, Michigan, USA
970 employees (280 in marketing)

Salaries

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$75K/yr – $98K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
117 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
32 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
9

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Monthly Visitors
19.7K
Traffic Source Mix
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46.2%
Referral
7.8%
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6.8%
Paid
1.1%

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Manager, Media Strategy 

Mars United Commerce · Cincinnati, OH · Hybrid