Media Manager

Podean; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Sabbatical travel stipend

Competitive compensation

Global collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Positive-energy culture

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Podean, a leading marketplace agency, is seeking an experienced Media Manager to own the success of eRetail campaigns across Walmart, Target, and Amazon. You will manage sophisticated campaigns hands-on and guide clients and team members to success.

In this remote-first role, you will mentor analysts, shape strategy, and translate client goals into actionable campaign plans, leveraging data-driven insights to unlock growth and optimize performance for diverse brands.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on experience managing Walmart, Target, and other eRetail media campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop others.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Own eRetail media campaigns with hands-on optimizations to deliver results.
• Drive holistic media strategy and growth opportunities across Walmart, Target, Amazon, and more.
• Be the main point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams on marketplace media and paid search.
• Communicate daily with clients and teams to ensure alignment and success across campaigns.
• Mentor analysts and provide strategic guidance under account leadership.
• Develop and execute marketplace media strategies, including roadmaps, test plans, and risk/benefit analysis.
• Translate client objectives into campaign strategies and tactics to unlock value and efficiency.
• Apply analytical reasoning and data insights to optimize campaigns and maximize performance.
• Provide proactive coaching and timeline management to specialists.

Skills

Campaign management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Excel advanced

PPC tools

Strategic thinking

Tools

PacVue

Sellics

Teikametrics

Perpetua

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.

Podean is seeking an experienced Media Managerwho will own the success of eRetail media campaigns, including Walmart, Target, and Amazon. This role demands expertise in hands-on management of sophisticated and complex campaigns and a passion for guiding clients and team members to success. As the go-to marketplace media expert, you will unlock opportunities for growth, innovation, and excellence while leading the day-to-day management of marketplace campaigns.

What You’ll Do

• Full ownership of eRetail media campaigns with hands-on optimizations to deliver results.
• Driving holistic media strategy and identifying growth opportunities across Walmart, Target, Amazon, and more.
• Be the main point of contact for clients, third-party vendors, and internal departments on all things marketplace media and paid search.
• Engage in daily communication with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and success across campaigns.
• Unlock team potential by overseeing analysts’ work, providing mentorship, and offering strategic guidance under account leadership.
• Develop and execute marketplace media strategies, including strategic roadmaps, test plans, and risk/benefit analysis. Analyze results and deliver actionable insights to clients.
• Translate client objectives into campaign strategies and tactics, unlocking value and efficiency in campaign execution.
• Apply analytical reasoning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to optimize campaigns and maximize performance.
• Provide proactive coaching, task management, and timeline requirements to specialists, fostering growth and functional expertise.
• Take ownership of performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback to support team development.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years hands-on keyboard experience managing Walmart, Target, and other eRetail media campaign, and using campaign bidding/management tools.
• Proven ability to manage people, lead teams, and unlock potential in others.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills to deliver measurable results and insights.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, chart building; Visual Basic macros a plus) and familiarity with Amazon tools like PacVue, Sellics, Teikametrics, or Perpetua.
• Strong professional presence and communication skills to influence and inspire clients and teams.
• Ability to multitask across priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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.

You’ll join a globally connected, award-winning team that values:

• Competitive compensation - aligned to experience and market benchmarks
• 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 impacthelping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow