Senior Retail Media Specialist

Flywheel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive paid time off

Great learning and development opportunities

Parental leave and benefits

Job summary

Flywheel is seeking a Senior Commerce Specialist in Chicago to lead a portfolio of accounts across various eCommerce platforms like Amazon and Walmart. This role involves client management, developing integrated media strategies, and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate should possess 2-3 years of experience in eCommerce or digital marketing, along with strong analytical skills. Our work environment is collaborative, with competitive benefits and a strong focus on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of eCommerce, client management, digital marketing, or data analysis experience.
• Strong background in paid search (PPC) and multi-channel media strategy.
• Deep knowledge of eCommerce marketplaces and Amazon's advertising ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Manage account portfolios and conduct strategic reviews.
• Develop and execute retail and media strategies to maximize ROI.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities and improve sales.

Skills

eCommerce experience

Client management

Digital marketing

Data analysis

Paid search (PPC)

DSP/programmatic activation

Excel expertise

PowerPoint skills

Communication

Presentation abilities

Job description

About Flywheel

Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity

The Senior Commerce Specialist leads a portfolio of accounts across multiple eCommerce platforms (Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others), blending retail optimization with media strategy to drive comprehensive digital commerce success. You'll manage client relationships, develop integrated strategies, and mentor junior team members while directly impacting client ROI and company growth.

What You Will Do

• Manage account portfolios and conduct strategic reviews across retail and media channels
• Develop and execute integrated retail and media strategies to maximize ROI and retention
• Analyze marketplace and media data to identify opportunities, recommend optimizations, and improve sales and margins
• Define optimal media channel mix (Sponsored Ads, DSP, Video, etc.) and execute award-winning campaigns
• Optimize product pages, metadata, and promotional strategy
• Create data-driven presentations, budgets, forecasts, and biweekly reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert on eCommerce platforms and retail media
• Educate clients on best practices and how retail and media tactics work together
• Collaborate with Customer Success, Sales, and Product teams
• Mentor junior team members and identify process improvements

Who You Are

• 2-3+ years of eCommerce, client management, digital marketing, or data analysis experience
• Strong background in paid search (PPC), DSP/programmatic activation, or multi-channel media strategy
• Deep knowledge of eCommerce marketplaces and Amazon's advertising ecosystem
• Advanced data analysis, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and collaborative
• Passionate about Commerce and retail media with ability to learn quickly and adapt

Flywheel Commerce Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Salary Range: $70,000 USD - $73,000 USD

Working at Flywheel

• We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others – team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week
• Competitive paid time off, including annual leave plus paid public holidays
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Benefits that help you live your best life
• Parental leave and benefits
• Volunteering opportunities
• ERG opportunities for inclusion and identity topics
• Background check requirement for hired candidate

The Interview Process

Every role starts the same, an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values‑fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role‑specific questions during this call. After the initial call, you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments in the form of a Take Home Assignment, Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role.

Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

IMPORTANT ALERT

Please beware of fraudulent job communications from individuals falsely claiming to be from Flywheel. We've identified fraudulent activity through social media and messaging services purporting to be from Flywheel requesting payments for job- and recruitment-related expenses. Flywheel never asks candidates for personal information such as bank account data or tax IDs nor payments via social media or chat-based applications. Report suspected fraud to local authorities immediately.

We leverage AI technology to streamline our hiring workflow, though all candidate decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition Team. This position is for an existing vacancy.