Retail Media Manager

UNAVAILABLE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency is seeking a Retail Media Account Manager to work on a major global beauty account. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with platforms like Amazon Ads and Criteo, and will be responsible for managing full-funnel strategies. This position offers substantial growth opportunities and features a hybrid working model.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS - additional days off

HELP@HAND BENEFITS - mental health support

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES - 26 weeks full pay

FLEXIBLE WORKING and BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Experience managing direct reports and collaborative teams.
• Understanding of conversion rate optimization and retail readiness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver retail media strategies across various platforms.
• Drive performance through optimizations and testing frameworks.
• Manage high-value accounts ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Amazon Ads, Epsilon, and/or Criteo

Strong grasp of search, DSP, attribution models

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Strategic mindset

Tools

Amazon platforms: Vendor Central, Brand Analytics, DSP

Job description

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcomis a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly,Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Job Description

London Hybrid | Iconic Beauty Client | Amazon, Epsilon, Criteo

Are you a retail media powerhouse ready to work with some of the biggest names in beauty? We’re looking for a Retail Media Account Manager with sharp digital skills, eCommerce savvy, and a passion for performance to join our team on a major global beauty account.

You'll be leading the charge on cutting-edge campaigns acrossAmazon, Epsilon Retail Media, and Criteo, helping brands connect with shoppers in smarter, more meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

Reporting into the Account Director, you’ll take ownership of campaign planning and performance, and collaborate across creative, data, and media to drive best-in-class results.

• Delivering full-funnel retail media strategies across Amazon Advertising, Epsilon Retail Media, Criteo, and more

• Driving performance through advanced optimizations, bid strategies, and testing frameworks

• Managing large, high-value accounts—ensuring client satisfaction and campaign success

• Leading and mentoring junior team members and shaping innovation roadmaps

• Working closely with clients, retail platforms, and internal stakeholders

• Reporting performance using Excel, PowerPoint, and platform analytics

Retail Media is a strategic priority within Publicis, and this role offers substantial growth opportunities as we expand our team to meet increasing demand for retail media specialists. You will collaborate with global brands, leveraging innovative platforms to deliver impactful advertising solutions and drive measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Ads, Epsilon, and/or Criteo, ideally in an agency environment

• Strong grasp of search, DSP, attribution models, conversion rate optimisation & retail readiness

• Experience with Amazon platforms: Vendor Central, Brand Analytics, DSP

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

• A strategic mindset and experience setting goals and KPIs

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience managing direct reports and collaborative teams

Additional Information

Starcomhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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