Retail Media Search Manager
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 26d ago
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Is it remote?
The listing says yes
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Who may apply?
United States
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What the ad says
…LOCATION: US (REMOTE) COMPANY OVERVIEW At Salt Media , we're on a miss…
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The listing
ROLE: RETAIL MEDIA SEARCH MANAGER
TEAM: MEDIA
LOCATION: US (REMOTE)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
At Salt Media, we're on a mission to earn the world's attention. As the media division of Salt XC, we're building a different kind of agency where media, commerce, creative, data and technology work as a single connected team. Our people combine strategic thinking with AI-powered tools, automation and advanced analytics to help some of North America's most recognized brands solve complex business challenges and drive measurable growth. We move quickly, challenge convention, and believe the best ideas come from curious people who are empowered to experiment. If you're looking to do career-defining work alongside smart, ambitious teammates in an environment that's shaping the future of media, we'd love to meet you.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Retail Media Search Manager to lead strategy, execution, and team development across retail media platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and Amazon Ads — combined with the ability to lead a small team, own senior client relationships, and build the scalable playbooks that elevate how we work. A Skai Certification is required.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor a team of 1–3 Retail Media Search Associates, providing day-to-day direction, performance feedback, and career development support.
- Set quality standards and review processes to ensure consistent, accurate campaign execution across all team accounts.
- Build onboarding materials, training guides, and optimization playbooks to scale team capabilities and reduce reliance on institutional knowledge.
- Identify skill gaps on the team and partner with leadership to address them through coaching, training, or resource development.
Strategic Planning & Client Ownership
- Develop retail media strategies grounded in client business goals, category dynamics, and competitive landscape — across Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and Amazon Ads.
- Own senior client relationships independently: present strategy, performance insights, and growth recommendations with confidence and authority.
- Proactively surface growth opportunities and bring forward-looking POVs on emerging platforms, tools, and retail media trends.
Campaign Execution & Optimization
- Personally manage a portfolio of retail media search campaigns — handling daily budget pacing, keyword bidding, placement adjustments, and bid-strategy refinements with hands-on precision.
- Oversee and quality-check campaign execution across the broader team portfolio, ensuring consistent accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Identify cross-portfolio patterns and apply learnings systematically to raise performance across all accounts.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex campaign issues; troubleshoot and resolve with minimal disruption to client delivery.
- Use consumer behavioUr data, top-of-search tactics, and platform capabilities to drive continuous improvement in paid search outcomes.
Reporting & Insights
- Ensure high-quality performance reporting across all team accounts — monthly, quarterly, and mid-year — highlighting key trends, category influences, and actionable recommendations.
- Synthesize patterns across the portfolio and translate findings into strategic guidance for both clients and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor marketplace events (e.g., seasonal tr