Platforms Supervisor, Programmatic and Retail Media

Job Description

Job Description

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media. Media that isn’t boring. Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the nonsense that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate, transparent, and values-driven. We strip out the old rules, find smarter ways to make an impact, and take a modern, innovative approach to media – always through a creative lens.

Summary

The Platforms Supervisor, Programmatic & Retail Media is responsible for the day-to-day management, execution, optimization, and performance of retail media and programmatic campaigns across a variety of platforms and clients. This role combines hands-on platform expertise with strategic thinking, helping clients navigate an increasingly connected commerce and media ecosystem.

This person brings deep experience across retail media networks including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, Instacart, DoorDash, and Criteo, as well as programmatic platforms such as The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, Yahoo DSP, and other demand-side platforms.

The Platforms Supervisor partners closely with strategy, planning, analytics, activation, and client teams to translate business objectives into effective media activation plans. They oversee campaign execution from setup through optimization and reporting, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring operational excellence across all campaigns.

This role requires a strong understanding of audience strategy, marketplace dynamics, bidding methodologies, inventory quality, measurement frameworks, attribution, and campaign performance. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, detail-oriented, and naturally curious about how retail media and programmatic channels work together throughout the consumer journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage campaigns across retail media and programmatic platforms including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Kroger, Instacart, DoorDash, Criteo, The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, Yahoo DSP, and other DSPs.
• Build, launch, optimize, and maintain campaigns across display, video, native, CTV, audio, onsite and offsite retail media channels.
• Translate client goals into audience strategies, tactical plans, and activation recommendations.
• Monitor pacing, delivery, spend, inventory quality, and KPI performance.
• Optimize campaigns across bidding, targeting, frequency, placements, creative, and marketplace trends.
• Analyze campaign performance and deliver clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with analytics teams on tagging, attribution, measurement, and reporting.
• Maintain platform best practices, QA standards, and operational workflows.
• Stay current on retail media, commerce, and programmatic platform capabilities, measurement solutions, and industry trends.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring accuracy across execution, reporting, and optimization.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, reporting, and strategic planning discussions.
• Develop POVs, testing frameworks, and media recommendations that support client business goals.
• Build strong relationships with platform partners and vendors.
• Support new business initiatives and agency pitches as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience managing retail media and/or programmatic campaigns within an agency, retailer, or media environment.
• Hands-on experience with platforms: Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, Instacart, DoorDash, Criteo, The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, and Yahoo DSP.
• Strong Understanding of audience targeting, bidding strategies, attribution, measurement, and media optimization.
• Experience managing campaigns across display, video, native, CTV, audio, and commerce media.
• Familiarity with ad serving, tagging, analytics, and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Curious mindset with a passion for emerging media and commerce trends.
• Some travel and after-hours work may be required.

Benefits

We take care of you:

• Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency for 7 or more years.
• We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.
• The salary range is $85,000 - 100,000 USD per year.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Noble People, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer
At Noble People we are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.