Retail Media Senior Manager

Overview PM G is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG delivers business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights, as well as its proprietary operating system Alli, to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands spans 85+ countries. Who You Will Be Working With Our Retail Media team helps brands grow through connected, thoughtful marketplace strategies that bring together audience understanding, strong creative, smart investment decisions, and rigorous performance analysis. This team works across major retail media platforms to build programs that do more than drive short-term results—they help clients create stronger, more consistent brand and commerce experiences. As a Senior Manager in Retail Media, you’ll work closely with client leaders, media specialists, analysts, retail operations partners, and creative teams to shape the direction of retail media programs across a portfolio of business. You’ll serve as a senior strategic partner both internally and externally, helping teams connect daily performance with broader business goals, category dynamics, and long-term growth opportunities. This role is highly collaborative and well-suited for someone who enjoys leading through complexity, bringing clarity to fast-moving environments, and helping others do their best work. You’ll guide cross-functional planning, strengthen team operations, mentor rising talent, and build trusted relationships with client stakeholders by offering clear recommendations and thoughtful leadership. If you’re energized by helping teams grow, building strong client partnerships, and turning data and marketplace signals into smart, actionable strategy, you’ll feel right at home at PMG. What You Will Be Doing Lead retail media strategy across key client accounts, connecting campaign plans to broader business goals and growth opportunities. Guide campaign direction across Amazon, Walmart Connect, Instacart, and other retail media platforms to ensure strong performance and clear purpose. Serve as a trusted client partner by leading conversations, sharing thoughtful recommendations, and bringing clarity to complex decisions. Oversee forecasting, pacing, and budget allocation to help clients invest wisely and maximize return. Partner with Retail Operations, Creative, Analytics, and other teams to keep programs connected, launch-ready, and measurable. Use performance data, market signals, and platform trends to identify opportunities and improve strategy over time. Coach and support team members, helping raise the quality of work and encouraging continued growth across the team. What You Will Bring 6+ years of experience in retail media, digital media, or marketplace advertising, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Strong experience building and guiding retail media strategies across platforms such as Amazon, Walmart Connect, and Instacart. Confidence leading client relationships, presenting recommendations, and translating performance into clear next steps. Strong skills in forecasting, budget management, reporting, and performance analysis. A collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively across media, analytics, creative, and operations teams. Experience mentoring others and helping teams grow through clear direction, thoughtful feedback, and strong partnership. Comfort working with tools such as Velocity, Excel, and SQL to support analysis, planning, and decision-making. A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a continual learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a customer-focused mindset. A dedication to people-focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel. What We Offer Professional Development : Learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support. Generous Time Off : Generous paid time off and holiday allowances. Parental Leave : Paid parental leave to support your family during important life events. Retirement & Pension Plans : Competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching. Fertility and Family Support : Fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses. Healthcare : Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography. Pet Insurance : Pet health coverage where available. Lifestyle Spending Accounts : Company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being. Commuter Benefits : Support for travel and commuting needs where available. Annual Bonus : All employees are eligible for an annual bonus. Volunteering Opportunities : 8 hours of give-back time to volunteer locally. AI Enterprise License : Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions. Benefits vary by country, location, and geography to reflect local laws, norms, and expectations. What Sets Us Apart Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We’re dedicated to serving our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation with grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way. PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Disclosures Equal Employment Opportunity; government reporting information may be collected. Completion of optional self-identification is voluntary and confidential, and will not affect hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr PMG