Remote-First Associate Director, Programmatic Retail Lead

Dept Holding B.V.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic Retail to lead and optimize campaigns across Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, Target DSP, and other retail ad tech. You will mentor Account Managers and Coordinators while delivering data-driven recommendations in a remote-first setup.

The role emphasizes campaign trading, performance reporting through peak periods, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, ad ops, and analytics teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programmatic media experience in retail DSPs including Amazon, Walmart, Target.
• Deep experience in Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel and other retail ad tech.
• Fluent in DSPs (TTD & DV360 preferred).
• Strong problem solving, strategic mindset and communication skills.
• Cross functional experience interfacing with planning, adops and data analytics teams.
• Remote-first company; role requires candidates to be located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones.
• Standard reporting and insight writing.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage campaign performance across key Retail Media Networks including Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, and Target DSP
• Hands-on campaign trading and optimization with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail
• Manage reporting and performance tracking through Q4 and key promotional periods
• Monitor and optimize and build upon currently active retail DSP program, ensuring Q4 performance goals are met
• A self-starter who takes full ownership of their book of business with minimal oversight
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide data-driven recommendations and programmatic insights

Skills

Programmatic media

Amazon DSP

Walmart Connect

Target DSP

DV360

Job description

DEPT® is seeking a Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic Retail to lead and optimize campaigns across Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, Target DSP, and other retail ad tech. You will mentor Account Managers and Coordinators while delivering data-driven recommendations in a remote-first setup.

The role emphasizes campaign trading, performance reporting through peak periods, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, ad ops, and analytics teams.