Retail Media Manager

Company description Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short‑term goals to long‑term transformation. We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate:

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns.
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people.
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees.
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency.
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers.

Our Commitment: We are diverse through our experience, people and the clients we look after – and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next‑generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create a diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Publicis Commerce: As a global branded wrapper that delivers the strongest commerce talent, tech, and partnerships in markets, Publicis Commerce provides clients with end‑to‑end products and solutions that drive clear business outcomes. With a highly collaborative team of subject‑matter experts, Publicis Commerce is a trusted partner to clients in navigating the complexities and emerging opportunities of the Commerce landscape, whether that be through marketplaces, eRetail or emerging direct‑to‑consumer channels. We have a flexible go‑to‑market strategy, whether we appear as Publicis Commerce to clients or through one of our many agencies within the Groupe.

Overview: Reporting directly to the Account Director, the Retail Media Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising campaign activations for our clients across retailers/platforms. This role demands a seasoned professional with exceptional performance and optimisation skills, a strong grasp of client management, and the ability to mentor and lead teams in eCommerce strategies. This is a really exciting opportunity to work with one of Publicis' largest clients and latest new wins.

Responsibilities:

• Owning the day‑to‑day delivery of retail media campaigns across platforms like Amazon Advertising, Epsilon Retail Media and Criteo — always aligned to best practice and built to drive real eCommerce growth.
• Being a go‑to partner for clients, keeping communication flowing smoothly and leading regular calls to deliver standout service.
• Making sure campaigns are flawless in‑market, with smart QA processes that protect performance and accuracy.
• Shaping and delivering account growth strategies and innovation roadmaps that don’t just hit targets — they raise them.
• Staying on top of industry and market trends, turning insight into smart recommendations that move the needle for clients.
• Working closely with other channel teams to deliver truly integrated, full‑funnel digital strategies.
• Keeping the financials on track, managing reconciliations and ensuring billing runs like clockwork.
• Bringing performance to life through clear reporting, actionable insights and optimisation plans.
• Continuously levelling up your skills through training and learning across retail commerce and digital advertising.
• Building strong relationships with key retail and tech partners like Amazon, Criteo, Sainsbury’s and Tesco to stay ahead of what’s next.

Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience running retail media across platforms like Amazon Advertising, Epsilon Retail Media and Criteo, with confidence managing larger accounts — ideally agency‑side.
• A strong grasp of Amazon search and retail media strategy, plus a solid understanding of broader digital channels, attribution, CRO, retail readiness and shopper behaviour.
• A confident communicator who can present clearly, build trust and manage stakeholders at every level.
• Experience leading or supporting others, with a collaborative mindset that brings teams together.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys setting goals, shaping innovation roadmaps and turning plans into action.
• Data‑savvy and detail‑oriented, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to turn numbers into stories.
• Bonus points if you bring certifications or hands‑on experience across Amazon Ads, Vendor Central, Brand Analytics, DSP, Epsilon, Criteo or other retailer platforms.

Additional information: Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD: opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS: Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS: 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES: We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.