Senior Manager, Commerce & Retail Media

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

15 paid holidays per year

Parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu’s Commerce & Retail Media team in New York is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Search and Display retail media strategy, planning, activation, and performance across major networks. You will own annual and quarterly plans while partnering with retailers and vendors to drive measurable outcomes.

You will mentor junior staff, manage large media budgets, and present strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in retail media, digital media, eCommerce, performance marketing, or shopper marketing.
• 3+ years of experience leading client relationships and managing complex retail media programs.
• Deep experience with Search and Display retail media activation and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Search and Display retail media strategy across networks including Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Instacart, Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing.
• Own annual, quarterly, and tentpole retail media planning for the Wells portfolio.
• Serve as a strategic client lead, translating business goals into retail media investment recommendations and activation strategies.
• Oversee campaign performance, optimization strategy, reporting, and budget stewardship.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while ensuring high-quality execution across all workstreams.

Skills

Retail media

Client leadership

Strategic thinking

Performance marketing

Analytics

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Budget management

Job description

Job Description: The Commerce & Retail Media team at Dentsu leads strategy, activation, and optimization for one of the industry's largest Retail Media clients. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Commerce & Retail Media to support one of our major CPG clients. This role will lead Search and Display retail media strategy, planning, activation, and performance across Walmart, Amazon, Instacart, Target, Kroger, and other leading retail media networks. The ideal candidate combines deep retail media expertise with strong client leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving measurable business outcomes. This individual will play a critical role in shaping annual commerce strategies, leading retailer partnerships, and developing future retail media talent.

Main Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Search and Display retail media strategy across key retail media networks including Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, Instacart, and emerging RMNs. Own annual, quarterly, and tentpole retail media planning for the Wells portfolio. Serve as a strategic client lead, translating business goals into retail media investment recommendations and activation strategies. Partner with retailer and vendor teams to identify opportunities, negotiate added value, and drive innovation. Oversee campaign performance, optimization strategy, reporting, and budget stewardship. Mentor and develop junior team members while ensuring high-quality execution across all workstreams.

Requirements

5-8+ years of experience in retail media, digital media, eCommerce, performance marketing, or shopper marketing. 3+ years of experience leading client relationships and managing complex retail media programs. Experience managing and developing junior team members. Deep experience with Search and Display retail media activation and strategy. Strong understanding of major retail media networks including Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Instacart, Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, and emerging RMNs. Experience leading client relationships and presenting strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders. Proven ability to manage large media budgets and identify performance-driving optimizations. Strong analytical, storytelling, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple brands, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $72,000 -$110,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Location, Time, and Contract Type

Location: New York

Brand: Iprospect

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Style

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.