Retail Media Ops Lead: Strategy, Coaching & Campaigns

Acosta; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a seasoned leader to drive retail media excellence. You will mentor a team of specialists and managers, guiding strategic initiatives across the Sponsored Ad and Programmatic landscapes to boost client outcomes.

You will lead campaigns across channels (CTV, OLV, Display, Paid Social) and work with agencies, retailers, and tech partners to deliver compelling retail media solutions. This role emphasizes team development and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coaching a retail media team.
• Proven ability to drive client objectives through programmatic & sponsored solutions.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to align advertising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor specialists and managers to become retail media experts.
• Train teams in best practices and operational processes.
• Inspire direct reports to achieve quarterly and annual goals.
• Lead technical projects to improve customer experience and e-commerce features.
• Develop and execute retail media strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage strategy and campaign planning for mid/upper funnel channels.
• Build relationships with media agencies, client teams, and partners.
• Collaborate with brand, product, and marketing teams to align objectives.
• Lead client meetings and present quarterly/annual business reviews.
• Support team development and vision for Retail Media Operations.

Skills

Retail media

Team leadership

Cross-functional collab

Strategic planning

Tools

Skai

The Trade Desk

Amazon DSP

Pacvue

Analytic Index

Amazon Marketing Cloud

Excel

Job description

Acosta is seeking a seasoned leader to drive retail media excellence. You will mentor a team of specialists and managers, guiding strategic initiatives across the Sponsored Ad and Programmatic landscapes to boost client outcomes.

You will lead campaigns across channels (CTV, OLV, Display, Paid Social) and work with agencies, retailers, and tech partners to deliver compelling retail media solutions. This role emphasizes team development and data-driven decision making.