The Media Manager will oversee eRetail media campaigns, optimize performance, manage teams, analyze data, and communicate with clients to drive results.
Podean is the leading global marketplace marketing agency. We work with progressive brands across the globe to unlock potential on Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other marketplaces. Our services span eCommerce strategy, content creation and optimization, media management, retail operations, data and analytics, consulting, and social commerce. Recent award wins include Digiday’s Best Employer for Remote Employees and Amazon’s Global Expansion Partner Award.
Podean is seeking an experienced Media Manager who will own the success of eRetail media campaigns, including Walmart, Target, and Amazon. This role demands expertise in hands-on management of sophisticated and complex campaigns and a passion for guiding clients and team members to success. As the go-to marketplace media expert, you will unlock opportunities for growth, innovation, and excellence while leading the day-to-day management of marketplace campaigns.
What You'll Do
- Full ownership of eRetail media campaigns with hands-on optimizations to deliver results.
- Driving holistic media strategy and identifying growth opportunities across Walmart, Target, Amazon, and more.
- Be the main point of contact for clients, third-party vendors, and internal departments on all things marketplace media and paid search.
- Engage in daily communication with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and success across campaigns.
- Unlock team potential by overseeing analysts’ work, providing mentorship, and offering strategic guidance under account leadership.
- Develop and execute marketplace media strategies, including strategic roadmaps, test plans, and risk/benefit analysis. Analyze results and deliver actionable insights to clients.
- Translate client objectives into campaign strategies and tactics, unlocking value and efficiency in campaign execution.
- Apply analytical reasoning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to optimize campaigns and maximize performance.
- Provide proactive coaching, task management, and timeline requirements to specialists, fostering growth and functional expertise.
- Take ownership of performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback to support team development.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years hands-on keyboard experience managing Walmart, Target, and other eRetail media campaign, and using campaign bidding/management tools.
- Proven ability to manage people, lead teams, and unlock potential in others.
- Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills to deliver measurable results and insights.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, chart building; Visual Basic macros a plus) and familiarity with Amazon tools like PacVue, Sellics, Teikametrics, or Perpetua.
- Strong professional presence and communication skills to influence and inspire clients and teams.
- Ability to multitask across priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Top Skills
Amazon Tools
Campaign Bidding/Management Tools
Data Analysis Software
Excel
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