Vice President, Retail Media

Philadelphia, PA (On-site)

$200K/yr – $225K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive an executive retail media practice across multiple networks, aligning strategy, client growth, and cross-functional leadership.

  • Own multi-network retail media strategy, client relationships, and cross-functional program delivery.
  • Must-have: 12–15+ years in retail media with senior leadership and proven cross-network impact.
  • Standout: Experience building executive relationships and scaling platform partnerships.

Job Description

Drive an executive retail media practice across multiple networks, aligning strategy, client growth, and cross-functional leadership.

  • Serve as a senior strategic authority across retail media platforms (including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Criteo, Instacart, and others), setting direction for planning, investment strategy, partner selection, campaign design, and measurement
  • Act as an executive point of contact for key client relationships, with accountability for performance, client satisfaction, and long-term growth
  • Partner with senior client stakeholders to align retail media strategies with broader business objectives and drive transformational impact
  • Lead and mentor team leaders and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation
  • Oversee the execution of complex, multi-platform retail media programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across engagements
  • Drive innovation across retail media offerings, including evaluation of emerging platforms, beta opportunities, and new capabilities
  • Establish and scale best practices, frameworks, and methodologies across the retail media function
  • Contribute to business development, including supporting new client acquisition and expanding existing partnerships
  • Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with key technology and platform providers (e.g., Pacvue, Skai, and others)
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the long-term vision and growth strategy for retail media at Kepler

Requirements

  • 12–15+ years of experience in retail media, ecommerce advertising, or performance marketing, with deep expertise across multiple retail media networks
  • Proven experience operating at a senior leadership level, with accountability for both client outcomes and business growth
  • Demonstrated ability to build and influence executive-level client relationships within complex enterprise organizations
  • Strong understanding of the retail media ecosystem, including sponsored ads, DSP, and offsite retail media strategies
  • Experience leading and scaling large, cross-functional teams, with a track record of developing senior leaders
  • Track record of driving measurable business impact through data-driven, full-funnel media strategies
  • Strong analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and executive-level narratives
  • Experience with retail media platforms and tools such as Pacvue, Skai, or similar technologies preferred
  • Innovative, forward-thinking leader comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change
  • Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

  • Healthcare/Dental/Vision
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k Contributions
  • $75/mo Wellness Stipend
  • $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
  • $50/mo Internet Stipend
  • $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
  • $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
  • One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
  • Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave
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Kepler

We’re on a mission to demystify the digital universe.Honored as Digiday's "Most Innovative Media Agency," Kepler Group fuses advanced data analytics with human insight and world-class creativity. And with our proprietary KipTM technology, we turn complex data into action that resonates with audiences and propels global brands into the future.

Founded in 2012
New York, New York, USA
811 employees (164 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

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33.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$12
Traffic Source Mix
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39.3%
Direct
49.3%
Referral
5.8%
Social
4.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~811

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
150 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
4.4 years
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