Retail Media Search Specialist

USA (Remote)

$84K/yr - $108K/yr (Est.)Senior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role focuses on strategic planning and activation of retail media campaigns across Walmart, Target, and Amazon, with hands-on campaign management and regular performance insights. It requires 3+ years of direct paid search experience on major platforms and strong data analysis skills. The candidate will engage clients and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive e-commerce growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning & Activation
  • Develop retail media and growth plans tied to client goals and category trends.
  • Build media and operational tactics based on those plans, launching campaigns across Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
  • Campaign Execution & Optimization
  • Lead hands-on campaign management: daily budget pacing, keyword bidding, placement adjustments, and bid-strategy refinements.
  • Use consumer behavior data and top-of-search tactics to refine paid search strategies.
  • Reporting & Insights Delivery
  • Deliver regular performance reporting—monthly, quarterly, and mid-year—highlighting key business trends and category influences.
  • Distill insights from data using Excel or Google Sheets to craft optimization recommendations for e-commerce outcomes.
  • Monitor marketplace events (e.g. holiday trends, category promotions) and track their impact on campaign performance.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of direct experience managing paid search campaigns for Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and Amazon Ads (Sponsored Products + Sponsored Brands).
  • Skai Certification is required.
  • Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets—able to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and present findings.
  • Strong communication skills with proven ability to simplify insights for clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Organized multitasker—capable of prioritizing and managing workflows across multiple campaigns.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or related field preferred.
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SALT XC

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A North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation.

Founded in 2019
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
333 employees (153 in marketing)
60% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.1%
Direct
43.7%
Referral
8%
Social
11.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~333

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
80 (24% of company)