[Remote] Media Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Podean is the leading global marketplace marketing agency, and they are seeking an experienced Media Manager to own the success of eRetail media campaigns. This role involves managing complex campaigns and guiding clients and team members to achieve growth and innovation.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned to experience and market benchmarks
- Remote-first flexibility - work from anywhere, with trust and autonomy
- Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
- Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
- 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
- Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
- Meaningful impact helping some of the world's most progressive brands grow
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