Retail Media Specialist

Community Options, Inc.; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pet retail industry seeks a Retail Media Specialist to join their team in Neptune City, NJ. This role involves managing Sponsored Ads campaigns for several brands on platforms like Amazon and Walmart. The ideal candidate will bring analytical skills and a collaborative spirit, optimizing campaign performance and developing advertising strategies. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns.
• Experience across multiple brands or clients.
• Knowledge of campaign management tools and insights platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Sponsored Ads campaigns on Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy.
• Manage campaign setup, optimization, and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to develop ad content.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Innovation

Education

4-year college degree in marketing or analytics

Tools

Amazon Advertising

Pacvue

Skai

Perpetua

Job description

Central Garden & Pet Dog & Cat Segment is searching for a Retail Media Specialist with 2+ years’ experience in our Neptune City, NJ facility.

This role will sit on the Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Team, supporting the execution of Sponsored Ads campaigns on Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy for Nylabone, Best Bully Sticks, Four Paws, Cadet, and Barkworthies brands. This position reports to the Sr. Retail Media Manager and involves campaign optimizations & analyses, keyword research, budget pacing & tracking, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing and optimizing Sponsored Ads campaigns, preferably in an agency or in-house setting, across multiple brands and categories. Amazon advertising experience is essential; experience with platforms like Walmart, Chewy, and others is a plus. The candidate should be analytical, comfortable with ambiguity, and knowledgeable about e-commerce and retail media trends, especially on Amazon. Attributes include being collaborative, autonomous, organized, detail-oriented, and curious.

This position is based out of our Neptune City, NJ facility, 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Media Manager in executing Sponsored Ads campaigns on Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy.
• Manage campaign setup, management, optimization, and reporting.
• Develop and refine keywords, targeting, and overall strategies.
• Monitor and improve campaign performance against KPIs like ROAS, CPC, CTR, Sales, ROI, and Share of Voice.
• Generate insights and recommendations alongside the Retail Media Manager.
• Assist with budget pacing and tracking.
• Collaborate with Creative teams to develop ad content.
• Coordinate with sales and marketplace teams on inventory and promotional activities.
• Work cross-functionally with various departments.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent in marketing, analytics, or related field.
• 2+ years managing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns, with experience across multiple brands or clients. Knowledge of platforms like Walmart Connect, Chewy, Criteo, etc., is a plus.
• Experience with campaign management tools such as Pacvue, Skai, Perpetua, etc., and marketplace insights platforms like Helium 10 or Jungle Scout.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Certifications in Amazon Advertising and Walmart Connect are preferred; experience with other platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of e-commerce and retail media landscape and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, innovation, and a proactive attitude.

Position Details

• Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee assistance and online courses
• Discounts on various services and products
• Education assistance and referral bonuses
• Access to on-demand pay and parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) has been nurturing homes for over 40 years, with net sales of $3.2 billion in fiscal 2024. The company owns over 65 brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, and others. Based in Walnut Creek, CA, with 6,450 employees across North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Info

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, PR, Writing/Editing
• Industry: Retail