Retail Media Manager

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.

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.

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