Senior Connections Manager, Retail Media (Amazon)
Senior Connections Manager, Retail Media (Amazon)
VML
Department: Media Services
Location: New York, NY, United States
Last Updated: ${ new Date('2024-11-08T13:18:51-05:00').toLocaleDateString() }
Requisition ID: 8510
Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the execution of a giant CPG client's Amazon DSP campaigns. This role will oversee the activation, optimization, and reporting of retail media strategies, working closely with internal teams and external partners to drive performance on Amazon DSP.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the planning and execution of Amazon DSP campaigns, including setup, optimization, and performance tracking.
- Develop audience targeting and bidding strategies using Amazon DSP.
- Manage and mentor a team of associates.
- Collaborate with content and media teams to maximize cross-channel efforts.
Who you are:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work on multiple projects at a time
- Proactive, self-starter with great organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work well in individually as well as collaborate with team
What you’ll need:
- 3-4 years of experience, agency experience required
- Retail Media experience required, with strong expertise in Amazon DSP.
- Experience managing retail media teams and campaign execution.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to optimize DSP campaigns for performance.
What we offer:
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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