Manager, Retail Search

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Search is at the heart of how consumers discover and purchase products. As a Manager, Retail Search, you’ll help leading brands win across the digital shelf by developing and activating retail search strategies that drive measurable business results.

3+ years of experience in retail media, paid search, biddable media, or commerce, with a strong preference for hands-on retail search experience.
Deep understanding of retail search, including keyword strategy, bidding, product targeting, placements, budget allocation, and optimization.
Experience managing campaigns across retail media platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, Target, Kroger, Criteo/CitrusAd, or similar.
Experience with Pacvue, Skai, Epsilon, or other retail media/bid-management platforms.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn performance data into actionable recommendations.
Understanding of how retail search fits into the broader commerce and media ecosystem.
Experience managing and developing direct reports.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and project-management skills.
A bias for action, problem-solving mindset, and genuine curiosity about the rapidly evolving retail media landscape.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
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