Senior Buyer, Retail Media Network

Syracuse, NY (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive retail media planning and execution across Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, H-E-B, Albertsons, and Publix to optimize ROAS and new-to-brand shoppers.

  • Own end-to-end retail media campaigns across platforms and formats.
  • Must-have: 6+ years in digital media buying with direct retail media platform experience.
  • Standout: Mentors junior team members and communicates insights to clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute retail media campaigns across platforms including Walmart Connect, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), Meijer, H-E-B, Albertsons, and Publix
  • Build and manage campaigns across: Retail Search (Sponsored Products / Keyword Bidding) Onsite Display (Banner, PDP, Category placements) Offsite Media (Programmatic, social extensions, audience targeting)
  • Perform hands-on campaign setup, trafficking, bid management, and optimization within each platform
  • Monitor pacing, budgets, and performance daily; proactively adjust to meet KPIs
  • Partner with Shopper Marketing to align media strategies with in-store, ecommerce, and promotional initiatives
  • Analyze performance data to identify trends, insights, and optimization opportunities
  • Develop reporting and dashboards highlighting ROAS, ROI, new-to-brand shoppers, and incrementality
  • Communicate performance, insights, and recommendations to internal teams and clients
  • Stay current on retail media trends, beta opportunities, and platform changes

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in digital media buying with direct retail media platform experience
  • Leads campaign strategy and execution across platforms
  • Provides recommendations, mentors junior team members, and interfaces more directly with clients
  • Executes campaigns independently with guidance
  • Contributes to optimization and reporting
  • Hands-on experience with one or more: Walmart Connect, Kroger, Meijer, H-E-B, Albertsons, Publix
  • Strong understanding of: - Retail search and keyword strategy - Onsite display formats and audience targeting - Offsite retail media extensions
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize toward performance KPIs
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with CPG brands strongly preferred

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with CPG brands strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home
  • Generous PTO policy, including flex time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, vision, dental benefits
  • Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match
  • Company-sponsored events and swag
  • Dog friendly work environment
  • Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect
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Founded in 2002
Syracuse, New York, USA
100 employees (59 in marketing)
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73% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.8%
Direct
48.7%
Referral
12.4%
Social
11.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~100

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
30 (30% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
9.6 years

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