Manager, Commerce (Retail Media)

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Foundry in Chicago seeks a Commerce Manager to oversee commerce programs for enterprise accounts, spanning Amazon AMS/DSP, Criteo Retail Exchange, and other networks. You will manage budgets, ensure growth targets, and collaborate with clients to shape the commerce media plan.

Ideal candidates bring proven commerce account management, online marketing experience, and comfort with data-driven optimization to drive online business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven account management in the Commerce space and experience in online marketing/digital media.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights and reporting.
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms and performance-driven campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Gather research and data to inform tactical plan development for client delivery.
• Oversee daily Commerce budgeting, pacing, and billing activities.
• Present recommendations and direct Analysts to implement client feedback.
• Contribute to account strategy including budgets, KPIs, and vendor selection.
• Review paperwork for purchase authorizations and ensure signatures are obtained.
• QA all campaign components before launch: bids, budgets, targeting, creatives.
• Recommend campaign adjustments based on performance trends and insights.
• Lead client status and reporting calls with clear, actionable insights.

Skills

Account management

Data analysis

Budget management

Campaign optimization

Client communication

Performance reporting

Data visualization

Vendor management

Job description

Company description

Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.

Overview

The Commerce Manager is responsible for managing all things Commerce for an enterprise digital account to ensure the program meets client objectives and helps grow their online business. The Manager will partner with clients to address the Commerce media landscape and work with client stakeholders to develop a plan across Commerce platforms.

The Manager will manage Commerce programs across Amazon (AMS), Amazon DSP, Criteo Retail Exchange, Triad (WMG), and other commerce networks. The Manager is accountable for maintaining accurate spend levels and hitting stated revenue amidst online growth goals. Proven account management in the Commerce space, along with experience in online marketing and digital media is required.

Responsibilities

Account Management

• Responsible for gathering the research and data needed to formulate tactical plan development and recommendation for client delivery
• Ultimate oversight for all day to day Commerce budget and billing activity (pacing, Prisma management, draft billing, accuracy of budgets vs. strategy flowcharts)
• Responsible for presenting recommendations, soliciting feedback, and directing the Analyst(s) to apply client feedback to campaigns
• Actively contribute to account strategy including annual budget development, KPIs, partner selection, new tactics, and tracking industry developments
• Review paperwork necessary for purchase authorization and ensure vendor counter signature is received
• QA-ing all campaign components prior to launch (dayparting, bids, budget, targeting parameters, correct creative)
• Recommend campaign adjustments based on performance trends
• Client communication over performance amidst competitive landscape
• Development and recommendation of optimizations and/or testing plans (e.g. new vendors, new targeting segments, new types of creative to test, new flighting strategy, test and learn agenda)
• Responsible for campaign reporting and developing strategic insights with clear actionable items
• Responsible for building clear, concise, and cohesive quantitative analyses inclusive of strong data visualization
• Lead client status and reporting calls including presentation of reporting
• Primary contact for resolving billing discrepancies in partnership with client strategy and billing reconciliation team
• Lead client relationship with day to day contact and partner agencies (where applicable) by ensuring a seamless communication process
• Responsible for timely response to daily communication regarding campaign level inquiries (client, vendors, internal)