Senior Manager, Retail Search

UNAVAILABLE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commerce acceleration company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Retail Search. You will lead retail search media campaigns, manage a high-performing team, and ensure strategies align with client objectives. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of retail search experience and expertise in Amazon Ads. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the evolving needs of our talent.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401K

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on retail search experience.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to simplify data into actionable strategies.
• Confident communicator with a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail search media campaigns while mentoring team members.
• Develop keyword and targeting strategies.
• Create strategic campaign recommendations and performance insights.

Skills

Retail search experience

Campaign execution

Optimization

Performance analysis

Strong communication skills

Tools

Amazon Ads

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Company Description

Profitero is the leading global commerce acceleration company offering a flexible suite of intelligence-driven solutions so that brands can grow profitably. Our integrated digital shelf analytics, shelf-intelligent activation and advisory services empower brands to optimize product availability, discoverability, and maximize conversions across 1200+ retailers in 70+ countries. Profitero’s Open Commerce Ecosystem makes it possible for retailers, agencies and tech providers to combine digital shelf data insights with their own solutions, eliminating data gaps and unlocking incremental value for brands.

Job Description

As the Senior Manager, Retail Search, you'll lead the development and execution of best-in-class retail search media campaigns, while guiding and mentoring a high-performing team of Search Managers and Specialists. You’ll own campaign strategy, structure, and optimization while driving results aligned with client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve retail search activation strategy across clients, with a core focus on Amazon Ads and other retail platforms.
• Oversee a team of Search Managers and Specialists to ensure campaigns are built, optimized, and reported flawlessly.
• Develop keyword, ad group, audience, and targeting strategies tailored to client goals and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with the Director, Retail Search to streamline operations and refine internal processes that improve performance and efficiency.
• Create and present strategic campaign recommendations and performance insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Drive the development of holistic retail media strategies, including media mix, channel investment planning, and budget allocations.
• Lead team training, development, and performance reviews, ensuring ongoing growth and capability building.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and instill best-in-class search practices across the team.
• Act as a key strategic advisor for both clients and internal commerce leaders.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who’s passionate about retail media and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on retail search experience, with a focus on campaign execution, optimization, and performance analysis.
• Proven experience with Amazon Ads (required) and at least one other platform (Walmart, Instacart, Criteo, CitrusAds, Kroger/PromoteIQ).
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of media professionals.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to simplify complex data into actionable strategies.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) and comfort with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Confident communicator with a client-first mindset and the ability to lead discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep curiosity about the retail and omnichannel media landscape and a drive to continuously improve and evolve.

Preferred (But Not Required):

• Google SEM or programmatic search experience.
• Experience working with global CPG or retail brands.
• Agency background or high-growth eCommerce company experience.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.