3+ years managing large-scale digital advertising or retail media accounts.
Hands-on expertise with major retail media platforms (Amazon, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Kroger).
Ability to synthesize complex datasets into actionable insights.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute retail media strategies aligned with client objectives.
Serve as primary point of contact for senior stakeholders.
Translate performance data into compelling narratives connected to business outcomes.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
Stay current on retail media trends and bring new ideas to the team.
Benefits
Paid time off and sick days.
11 paid company holidays and 1 floating holiday.
2 paid volunteer days per year.
3 months fully paid parental leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401k with company match.
Bonus eligibility and summer hours.
Full Job Description
Overview of the Role
The Sr. Advertising Manager - Retail Media is a senior individual contributor role responsible for owning and driving clients' digital advertising strategies across major retail media networks. Reporting to the Senior Director of Paid Media, this role combines deep platform expertise, analytical rigor, and AI-enabled insight generation to deliver measurable commerce outcomes for CPG clients.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on experience managing larger-scale retail media and digital advertising accounts. They bring deep platform expertise (Amazon including DSP, Walmart Connect, Kroger/Instacart, and emerging channels), strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable client recommendations.
This person acts as the primary day-to-day strategic lead for assigned clients, proactively communicates with senior stakeholders, drives process improvements as the team scales, and ensures the team delivers measurable business outcomes through insight-led retail media strategies.
Hybrid to Chicago, IL will observe a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).
Salary: $81,000 - $85,000, based on experience, qualifications, and skills
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What You'll do at C.A. Fortune
Client Leadership - Partner with internal account teams and external clients to develop and execute retail media strategies aligned with client business objectives, growth targets, and promotional calendars.
Client Relationship Management - Serve as the primary POC for senior stakeholders. Proactively communicates performance trends, optimization plans, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Performance Reporting - Translate performance data into compelling client narratives - connecting media results to business outcomes such as incrementality, profitability.
Market Research - Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, market research, and platform innovation scouting
Thought Leadership - Stay current on retail media trends, platform updates, and measurement methodologies. Proactively bring new ideas and testing opportunities to the team and clients.
What You Should Bring to the Table
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience managing larger-scale digital advertising or retail media accounts (CPG or e-commerce experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Amazon (including DSP), Walmart Connect, Instacart, Kroger, or comparable retail media networks.
Proven ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into concise, digestible insights and strategic recommendations tailored for client stakeholders and internal teams.
Strong strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail - able to connect small optimizations to big business results.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional partners and clients.
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-growth environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities and larger accounts.
You Will Stand Out if You Have
Experience in CPG or food & beverage categories.
Amazon Ads Certification and/or other retail media network certifications.
Perks
PTO and sick days
11 paid company holidays per year
1 floating holiday
2 paid volunteer days per year
3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid company life insurance
401k with company match
Bonus eligible
Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
