Manager, Retail Media

Wppmedia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Hybrid work model

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media seeks a Manager, Retail Media to drive campaign activation, optimisation, and day-to-day management across retailer networks. You will lead audience strategy, planning, and performance analysis across channels like Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, and more.

Work with retailer media teams and clients to maximise outcomes, while mentoring direct reports and shaping retail media strategy in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in business, marketing, analytics or related field.
• 3+ years in retail media, paid search, paid eCommerce, or biddable media with platform activation experience.
• Experience mentoring direct reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail media campaign execution across networks and platforms (Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, etc.).
• Develop audience strategy, planning, execution, optimisation, and reporting.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance insights and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Retail media leadership

Campaign activation

Budget management

Cross-channel advertising

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Analytics

Tools

Pacvue

Skai

Epsilo

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary & Impact

The Manager, Retail Media will leverage their retail media expertise to drive excellence in campaign activation, optimization, and day-to-day management across retailer media networks. This role will lead audience strategy, campaign planning, execution, optimisation, reporting, and performance analysis across a variety of retail media channels, including sponsored search, sponsored display, and programmatic media where applicable.

This position will support media activations across leading retailer media networks, including but not limited to Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Criteo, CitrusAd, Roundel, Instacart, Kroger Precision Marketing, and The Trade Desk. The Manager will develop a strong understanding of each retailer's media capabilities, measurement solutions, and activation models while partnering directly with retailer media teams and clients to maximise campaign performance and business outcomes.

Working closely with the Director, Retail Media, this individual will help shape retail media strategy, optimise investments, and identify opportunities for growth across client accounts. An entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Skills & Experience

• Manage a team of direct reports while supporting their professional growth and career development.


• Lead retail media campaign execution across multiple retailer media networks and platforms, including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Criteo, CitrusAd, Instacart, Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, and other emerging retail media platforms.


• Execute campaign setup, optimisation, budgeting, bid recommendations, and performance management to ensure client objectives are achieved.


• Utilise retail media technology and bid management platforms such as Pacvue, Skai, and Epsilo where applicable.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailer media partners and client stakeholders to maximise campaign performance and promotional opportunities.


• Ensure campaigns adhere to WPP Media best practices, operational standards, and platform guidelines.


• Develop testing frameworks and optimisation strategies across retail media channels.


• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations.


• Analyse campaign data to identify trends, opportunities, and optimisation strategies that improve business outcomes.


• Troubleshoot campaign delivery and platform issues as needed.


• Stay informed on evolving retail media capabilities, ad products, measurement solutions, and industry trends.


• Oversee campaign reconciliation, invoicing, trafficking, and data management within internal campaign management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Analytics, or equivalent professional experience.


• 3+ years of experience in retail media, paid search, paid eCommerce, or biddable media, with experience activating campaigns across retailer media platforms.


• Experience managing or mentoring direct reports preferred.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.


• Understanding of retail fundamentals, including merchandising, inventory, forecasting, demand planning, and how they influence media strategy.


• Strong understanding of the retail media ecosystem and how retail media integrates with broader digital marketing channels.


• Passion for commerce marketing and staying current with retail media innovations.


• Experience with retail media management platforms such as Pacvue, Skai, or similar technologies.


• Experience managing campaigns across retailer media platforms such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Instacart, Kroger Precision Marketing, Criteo, Google, Meta, and other commerce media solutions.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.


• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.


• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across cross‑functional teams.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in‑office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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US Pay Range

$60,000 — $140,000 USD

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