Media Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$106K/yr – $138K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own revenue growth by shaping segment specific media strategies, align cross functional teams around compelling QBRs and client learning agendas, and codify learnings into scalable playbooks that boost profitability across channels.

  • Own revenue-driven media strategy: segment level plans, cross channel activation, and measurable incremental lift.
  • Lead alignment: partner with Sales, Account Management, and product teams to accelerate revenue and unlock new streams.
  • Scale capability: establish frameworks, training, and playbooks to improve efficiency and credibility with CPg partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead revenue growth for Albertsons Media Collective by developing and executing segment-specific media strategies that drive measurable incremental sales
  • Shape annual communications plans, including key narratives, success metrics, and client-specific learning agendas aligned to business outcomes
  • Deliver compelling, insight-driven Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) that identify optimization opportunities and unlock new revenue streams
  • Oversee end-to-end media performance across owned, search, social, programmatic, and in-store channels, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
  • Direct and develop media planning and activation teams, ensuring consistent execution based on the strategy and operational efficiency needs
  • Establish and scale media strategy frameworks, best practices, and training programs to drive cross-functional alignment and capability building
  • Partner with Sales and Account Management to accelerate revenue by providing strategic media expertise in merchant and CPG meetings
  • Contribute to product innovation by informing new media solutions, go-to-market playbooks, and marketing materials with performance insights
  • Champion a continuous learning agenda by codifying insights from campaigns, pilots, and tests into scalable playbooks adopted across teams
  • Drive team performance through clear goals, accountability structures, and a focus on revenue impact and customer value tied to capacity
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams through structured onboarding, ongoing coaching, and career development initiatives
  • Foster a culture of precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement to maintain credibility with internal stakeholders and CPG partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
  • 7 plus years of experience in digital media planning/activation within retail, e commerce, grocery, or CPG.
  • Strong understanding of digital ad platforms, measurement tools, and full funnel media performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Strong communication skills with experience influencing across multiple teams and levels.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work in fast‑paced environments.
  • Experience developing scalable processes, best practices, or training content.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Competitive wages paid weekly
    • Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
    • Associate discounts
    • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
    • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
    • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
    • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
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    Albertsons Companies

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    Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.Our 285,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. Learn more about our Social Media Standards and Guidelines: https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/policies-and-disclosures/social-media-standards-and-guidelines/default.aspx

    Founded in 1939
    Boise, Idaho, USA
    111K employees (3,923 in marketing)
    55% recommend to a friend
    61% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    286.2K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    34.3%
    Direct
    54.5%
    Referral
    10.1%
    Social
    0.6%
    Paid
    0.4%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~111.7K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    2,194 (2% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    17 years
    Median Tenure
    5.3 years
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    4

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $5.4B
    Last Raise
    $2.1B
    Post IPO Debt, 2 months ago

    Funding History

    • Jan 2026
      Post IPO Debt • $2.1B
    • Oct 2025
      Post IPO Debt • $1.5B
    • May 2020
      Private Equity • $1.8B

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