Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Senior Media Lead

Albertsons Companies, Inc. • $100K — $130K *
Pleasanton, CA 94566In-Person
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years in digital media planning/activation within retail, e-commerce, grocery, or CPG.
  • Strong understanding of digital ad platforms and measurement tools.
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills with a track record of influence across teams.
  • Proven experience in managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience developing scalable processes and training content.

Responsibilities

  • Lead revenue growth by creating and executing media strategies that boost sales.
  • Shape annual communication plans with clear narratives and performance metrics.
  • Deliver insight-driven Quarterly Business Reviews that uncover optimization opportunities.
  • Oversee media performance across various channels, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Develop media planning and activation teams for efficient execution.
  • Establish scalable media strategy frameworks and training programs.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to enhance revenue through strategic media expertise.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly.
  • Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday via Stream.
  • Associate discounts.
  • Health and financial well-being benefits including Medical, Dental, and 401k.
  • Time off including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
  • Leaders focused on your training and career development.
  • An inclusive workplace with colleagues reflecting the communities served.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you will be doing Albertsons Media Collective

Team Background

The Media Solutions Performance team anchored in driving measurable incremental sales. We focus on delivering actionable insights and sustained growth for our CPG partners by:
  • Driving category growth and increasing share across trip missions
  • Increasing traffic to both physical stores and digital properties
  • Enabling localized strategies that align with merchant priorities and store footprint
  • Supporting merchants with data-backed category and media strategies


Our operating principles emphasize:
  • CPG Revenue accountability: Driving measurable incremental revenue and proving impact with data
  • Insight leadership: Empowering stakeholders with clear, actionable media intelligence and strategy frameworks
  • Execution excellence: Protecting Albertsons shopper experience through precision in localized execution


To ensure performance integrity:
  • Every media plan is outcome-optimized
  • Every media upfront, annual plan and business review is insightful, accurate, and decision-ready
  • Every campaign launches flawlessly in alignment with strategy
  • Every dollar is tracked and attributed
  • Every insight leads to clear, actionable next steps


Main responsibilities:
  • Lead revenue growth for Albertsons Media Collective by developing and executing segment-specific media strategies that drive measurable incremental sales
  • Shape annual communications plans, including key narratives, success metrics, and client-specific learning agendas aligned to business outcomes
  • Deliver compelling, insight-driven Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) that identify optimization opportunities and unlock new revenue streams
  • Oversee end-to-end media performance across owned, search, social, programmatic, and in-store channels, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
  • Direct and develop media planning and activation teams, ensuring consistent execution based on the strategy and operational efficiency needs
  • Establish and scale media strategy frameworks, best practices, and training programs to drive cross-functional alignment and capability building
  • Partner with Sales and Account Management to accelerate revenue by providing strategic media expertise in merchant and CPG meetings
  • Contribute to product innovation by informing new media solutions, go-to-market playbooks, and marketing materials with performance insights
  • Champion a continuous learning agenda by codifying insights from campaigns, pilots, and tests into scalable playbooks adopted across teams
  • Drive team performance through clear goals, accountability structures, and a focus on revenue impact and customer value tied to capacity
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams through structured onboarding, ongoing coaching, and career development initiatives
  • Foster a culture of precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement to maintain credibility with internal stakeholders and CPG partners


We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Strong communication skills with experience influencing across multiple teams and levels.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience developing scalable processes, best practices, or training content.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.


We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
  • 7 plus years of experience in digital media planning/activation within retail, e commerce, grocery, or CPG.
  • Strong understanding of digital ad platforms, measurement tools, and full funnel media performance.


We also provide a variety of benefits including:
  • Competitive wages paid weekly

• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve


A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

At Albertsons Companies, Inc., you will be part of a dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of what a retailer can accomplish. With positions ranging from entry-level to senior management, our company offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to advance their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Explore Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower each one to contribute ideas that drive change and improve our operations. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is not just a company; it’s a community where each member’s input is valued and where every job role is essential to our collective success.

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Whether you’re looking for a direct hiring position, an internship, or a leadership role, Albertsons Companies, Inc. offers a variety of job opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Our team is continuously expanding, and we are always on the lookout for passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players.

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300,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
* Ladders Estimates

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