Associate Director, Amazon + Retail Media
AI Summary
Owns Amazon DSP strategy and execution for a large-scale portfolio account; provides director-level support for managers across 2–3 additional retail accounts and helps the wider team improve planning and execution across retail DSP.
About this role
The Role
We're looking for an Associate Director to own Amazon DSP (demand-side platform) strategy and execution for a large-scale portfolio account. In addition, you'll also be director-level support for managers across 2-3 other full-funnel retail accounts, as well as help the wider team sharpen how they plan and execute across retail DSP.
You Will Be
Accountable for full-funnel Amazon DSP strategy, planning, and execution across a large-scale portfolio account.
Supporting managers at a director-level across several other accounts across Amazon Sponsored Ads, DSP, and other retailers (Walmart, Target, Criteo)
Designing, implementing, and managing ad spend across campaigns, while having a full grasp of how different ad types work together to further our client’s goals.
Monitoring daily trends, opportunities, and spend across multiple brands
Proactively communicating with clients about account health, ad performance, sales, best practices, potential opportunities, and developing action plans to improve results
Working in a dynamic, time-intensive environment where competing priorities are commonplace. Previous agency experience preferred.
Closely monitoring competitors and category trends
Auditing prospective Amazon accounts and identifying areas for improvement to assist in the sales process
Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of new or emerging trends within Amazon and other marketplaces
Tasked with some special projects as needed to help the growth of the department
You Must Have
7+ years in digital media, with deep hands-on Amazon DSP planning and execution experience.
Real programmatic fluency — PMP vs OMP, inventory deals, audience strategy, and inventory decisions.
Command of the full Amazon ecosystem: DSP, Sponsored Products, Brands, and Display, plus AMC.
Experience working with or at a brand with $5M+ in annual Amazon budget
A track record leading large, complex, or multi-brand accounts.
Experience with 3P optimization tools (Pacvue, Skai, Gigi, etc)
Great communication skills, both written and oral, with a strong attention to detail
Extremely well organized, able to balance client timelines and business needs across multiple clients
Work comfortably in dynamic, time-intensive environments where competing priorities are commonplace
Ability to manage client expectations and priorities
Experience presenting to senior-level client contacts
The ability to explain the nuances of Amazon clearly and concisely
Working experience of Vendor and Seller Central
An understanding and experience with optimizing product detail pages, including titles, key features, and A+ content.
Knowledge about how Amazon marketing and performance affect the purchase funnel
An understanding of Amazon account operations, logistics, and the fees that may be associated with them
Working knowledge of other e-commerce marketplaces outside of Amazon
Nice to Have
Experience within the pet category
Prior agency experience
Working knowledge of other digital marketing channels outside of Amazon (social, influencer, search, etc
Skills
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