Retail Media Senior Associate

Job Description

Job Description

We are PMG

PMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek's Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age's Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.

Who You Will Be Working With

At PMG, you'll be part of a team that turns curiosity into real momentum for the brands we support. You'll collaborate with media leads, analytics partners, and creative teammates to bring full-funnel retail media programs to life across major marketplaces. We're hands-on, data-minded, and quick to share what we learn—so you'll always have people in your corner.

You'll jump into client conversations, build smart plans with your pod, and track performance in a way that keeps everyone informed and excited about what's next. Beyond day-to-day execution, you'll help refine how we work, contribute ideas to team planning, and grow your craft with support from leaders who want to see you thrive.

If you're energized by learning fast, collaborating across disciplines, and making a clear impact, you'll feel right at home at PMG.

As a Senior Associate in Retail Media, if you're excited about building strong client relationships, collaborating across teams, and helping brands achieve meaningful growth through smart, connected media, this is the place to do your best work.

What You Will Do

• Own end-to-end campaign execution across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, and other retail media platforms, ensuring campaigns are set up for impact from day one.
• Analyze performance data to uncover insights and provide strategic recommendations aligned to client goals, category dynamics, and growth targets.
• Act as a client-facing voice on weekly calls, presenting optimizations, pacing updates, test results, and clear next steps.
• Serve as a Velocity power user—building views, pulling insights, and leveraging internal tools to enhance efficiency, performance visibility, and storytelling.
• Partner cross-functionally with Retail Operations and Creative teams to ensure campaign readiness across feed health, assets, and measurement.
• Monitor platform and policy updates across Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, and Instacart; advise clients on pilots and new opportunities to stay ahead of the curve.
• Build and maintain forecasting and pacing frameworks; pressure-test scenarios and budget allocations to maximize return.
• Develop clear reporting deliverables and dashboards that translate complex data into simple, actionable narratives.
• Contribute to a culture of learning—documenting wins, sharing learnings, and proposing tests that drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of experience in Retail Media, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience executing and optimizing retail media campaigns across SP, SB, and SD (Amazon Ads); comfort extending to other platforms as needed.
• Cross-platform knowledge spanning Amazon, Instacart, and Walmart Connect (intermediate or stronger).
• Fluency working in Velocity dashboards (or similar marketplace intelligence tools) and eagerness to deepen platform expertise.
• SQL basics for exploratory analysis (beginner) and strong Excel skills for forecasting, scenario modeling, and QA (experienced).
• Client-facing communication skills—clear presenters who can translate data into decisions and foster trust.
• A collaborative approach—comfortable working across Retail Operations and Creative to keep programs launch-ready and continuously optimized.
• 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 that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
• 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

Performance-Based Rewards: Your impact should be part of your reward. This role is eligible for PMG's annual bonus program—a standout part of our total compensation offering and an opportunity to share in our success. Bonus awards are informed by individual impact and performance, as well as team and company results, and are subject to applicable program terms.

Professional Development: Keep growing through learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.

Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside work.

Parental Leave: Receive paid parental leave during life's important family moments.

Retirement Benefits: Build for your future with competitive retirement benefits, including employer contributions or matching where applicable.

Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility and family-building benefits for eligible employees and their spouses or partners.

Healthcare: Choose from medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family.

Pet Insurance: Access optional coverage for the four-legged members of your family.

Lifestyle Spending Account: Receive company-funded support for eligible health and well-being expenses.

Commuter Benefits: Access support for your commute where available.

Volunteering Opportunities: Receive eight paid hours each year to give back to your community.

AI Tools and Training: Access enterprise AI tools and ongoing training that helps PMGers use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.

Our benefits and compensation programs may vary by location and eligibility and are subject to applicable plan terms. We'll share full details during the hiring process.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that's unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.