Manager - Commerce

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Manage a team of 2-5 direct reports and their career development. 
Interact effectively with regional teams internally (Europe, North America, Asia) and be a strong communicator. 
Oversee search and programmatic media activations across several retailer media networks, including but not limited to Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart, etc. 
Execute campaign setup, bid recommendations, and budgeting to ensure overall client goal attainment, including the use of retail bid management technologies where applicable such as Pacvue, Skai, and Epsilo 
Maintain excellent relationships with key account stakeholders to influence                 and maximize promotional opportunities. 
Ensure on-going campaign compliance to GroupM established guidelines and best practices. 
Prepare campaign performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. 
Synthesize key data points, identify trends, and recommend activities to maximize business results and deliver an optimal customer experience. 
Address technical issues with media campaign serving. 
Manage reconciliation, invoicing/billing, trafficking, and mapping data to our internal media campaign management platform. 

 
 

At least 4 years of experience in biddable performance media execution, with a strong preference for retail media execution. 
Experience managing a team of direct reports. 
Proficient in English. 
Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
Deep understanding of retail commercial elements such as profit margin, inventory levels, forecasting, and demand planning to inform media decisions. 
Deep understanding of how different media channels work together and how retail media fits within the wider ecosystem. 
Strong drive to understand the retail landscape and latest trends in commerce media. 
Experience with retail bid management platforms, such as Pacvue or Skai. 
Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google, Meta, etc.). 
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners. 
A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment. 
Excellent project-management skills; able to coordinate projects across multiple teams and functions.