Media Manager

Podean; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketplace agency is seeking an experienced media strategist to lead client campaigns across various digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in Amazon or marketplace media, a strong understanding of data analytics, and the ability to mentor junior team members. This role offers competitive compensation, remote-first flexibility, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Remote-first flexibility

Career growth opportunities

5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend

Positive-energy culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in Amazon or marketplace media (PPC).
• Experience managing campaigns across the UK and Europe.
• Deep experience with Amazon Sponsored Ads or similar PPC model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of media strategies.
• Mentor and train media team members.
• Analyze performance data to optimize campaigns continuously.

Skills

Amazon or marketplace media

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Mentoring

Campaign management

Job description

Podean is a leading marketplace agency helping brands accelerate growth across Amazon, Walmart, Target, TikTok Shop, and other digital commerce platforms. We combine strategic expertise, data‑driven insights, and creative innovation to deliver measurable business outcomes for our clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development and execution of media strategies across multiple complex clients.
• Mentor and train media team members, providing guidance and support to help team members grow and develop their skills.
• Strong understanding of bid technology and implementation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance the full‑funnel approach on Amazon and other marketplaces, sharing learnings and best practices with the broader team.
• Work with a cross‑functional team, delegating effectively through strong partnership and intuition.
• Develop skills to communicate effectively with clients and partners in their own language, anticipating their needs and actions.
• Generate project ideas that benefit the broader team
• Analyzing performance data to optimize campaigns continuously
• Managing complex budgets and making strategic recommendations for the allocation of funds.
• Contribute to developing best practice POVs, trainings, SOPs, Case Studies, and other projects to improve the holistic media team.
• Ensuring successful campaign execution through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Contribute to new business audits, pitches, and proposals.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in Amazon or marketplace media (PPC), ideally managing campaigns across the UK, Germany, and other European markets
• Deep in‑platform experience with Amazon Sponsored Ads or a similar PPC model is essential; familiarity with Amazon DSP is expected, with hands‑on experience being a strong advantage
• Proven ability to develop, own, and present media strategies, confidently sharing insights and recommendations with sophisticated, knowledgeable clients
• Strong data analysis skills, able to independently spot trends, uncover opportunities, and turn insights into strategic recommendations
• Experience with campaign bidding and management tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and chart building
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support junior team members, contributing to their development and broader company thought leadership
• Experience supporting new business pitches is advantageous
• Fluency in European languages, in addition to English, would be an advantage, but is not essential

Key Qualities:

• Proactive, curious, and enthusiastic. You don’t just report numbers, you seek to understand what they mean
• Flexible and can cope with change
• Highly responsive and organised, with proven project management skills
• Ability to multitask and delegate where necessary
• Ability to clearly communicate your ideas to junior and senior colleagues alike
• Attention to detail

Why Join Podean?

Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees. We combine the energy of a fast‑growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote‑first culture.

• 💰 Competitive compensation aligned to experience and market benchmarks
• 💻 Remote‑first flexibility - work from anywhere, with trust and autonomy
• 🌎 Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
• 🚀 Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
• 🏝️ 5‑Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5‑year anniversary, take a fully paid month‑long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
• 💬 Positive‑energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
• 🏆 Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow