Media Solutions Engineer

GIG Retail; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media Solutions Engineer passionate about leveraging technology and data to enhance retail media solutions. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with top retailers, designing and implementing advanced media data solutions that optimize advertising performance. Your expertise in project management and consulting will guide clients through innovative technical solutions, while your strong knowledge of media tech platforms will help shape the future of the company's technology roadmap. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in the retail industry!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retail media, adtech, consulting, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of data systems and media tech platforms.

Responsibilities

• Consult with retailers to deliver innovative media solutions.
• Lead projects and collaborate with clients and teams.
• Manage client relationships and ensure project delivery.

Skills

Retail Media Experience

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Consulting Expertise

Data Analysis

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Salesforce

Excel

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

What's the role about?

Media Solutions Engineer

Full Time, Permanent

Package: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + 10% annual bonus

Working: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - 3 days from home and 2 days in our Leeds Head Office!

About the Role:

We are looking for a Media Solutions Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. In this role, you’ll work closely with top retailers to design and implement advanced media data and technology solutions, ensuring their data is optimized to create impactful advertising solutions. You will lead consulting engagements, manage large data sets, utilise various platform technologies and help shape the future of GIG Retail’s technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consult with Retailers: Identify and deliver innovative technical media solutions tailored to our clients' needs, leveraging data from various platforms.
• Lead Projects: Drive the delivery of cutting-edge media solutions by collaborating with clients, internal teams, and third-party data and developer partners.
• Client Relationships: Act as a subject matter expert, managing client meetings, ensuring smooth project delivery, and offering strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work alongside internal teams to develop world-class retail media solutions and contribute to scaling our data and technology competency.
• Shape Future Strategy: Contribute to GIG Retail’s product roadmap and future developments to ensure we remain ahead of industry trends.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in retail media, adtech, consulting and project management.
• Tech-Savvy: Strong knowledge of data systems, media tech platforms (DSPs, DMPs, Ad Servers), and reporting tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
• Consulting Expertise: Ability to understand business challenges and provide actionable solutions to solve bespoke challenges for clients.
• Project Management: Comfortable leading projects, managing deadlines, and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Problem-Solving: You can think critically and creatively to develop innovative solutions for clients’ needs.

Desired Technical Competencies:

• Excel (Advanced): Proficient with formulas, Power Pivot, and VBA.
• Salesforce: Experience using Salesforce for CRM and data management.
• Data Analysis: Strong knowledge in working with data systems and managing large data sets.
• Database & API Management: Ability to manage and optimize databases and APIs for efficient data integration and delivery.
• Data Visualization & Reporting: Expertise in building interactive dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Pyramid.
• SQL: Proficient in SQL or similar querying languages for data extraction and analysis.
• Adtech/Martech: Familiarity with platforms such as DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, Ad-Servers, and CRM systems.
• Workflow Management Platforms: Experience with managing and optimizing workflows in platforms like Jira, Trello, or Asana.

At GIG Retail, we’re shaping the future of retail media solutions. We partner with some of the world’s largest retailers to deliver innovative data-driven solutions that improve their advertising performance. If you're passionate about using technology and data to create impactful results for the retail industry, we want to hear from you!