Podean is seeking an experienced
Media Manager who will own the success of eRetail media campaigns, including Walmart, Target, and Amazon. This role demands expertise in hands-on management of sophisticated and complex campaigns and a passion for guiding clients and team members to success. As the go-to marketplace media expert, you will unlock opportunities for growth, innovation, and excellence while leading the day-to-day management of marketplace campaigns.
What You'll Do- 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.
What We're Looking For- 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.
Why Join Podean? Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday's Best Employers for Remote Employees. We combine the energy of a fast-growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote-first culture.
You'll join a globally connected, award-winning team that values:
- 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
