Associate Director, Retail Media Strategist

Company description

Saatchi & Saatchi X turns shoppers into buyers.

We’re a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex. Nothing is impossible—
If you can shop it, we can do it.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of effective retail media strategies that drive revenue growth, increase product conversion, and enhance the customer experience. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the retail industry and be able to work closely with cross‑functional teams and supervise junior staff members, while leading key accounts.

• Client‑facing role responsible for development of retail media strategies that align with business objectives and drive revenue growth
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve processes and client deliverables
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for growth and stay up‑to‑date on industry trends and best practices
• Strategically allocate and manage media budgets
• Develop and maintain relationships with media partners
• Hands‑to‑keys experience in campaign set‑up, performance, measurement and KPIs across Retail Media Network ecosystems including search, display and social (WMC experience is required)
• Ongoing campaign monitoring and management to identify and implement campaign optimizations
• Partner with data and analytics team to report campaign performance
• Supervise, train, and develop retail media strategists and coordinators
• Drive initiatives in process development and enhancement
• Serves as a member of the Media & Commerce Leadership Team
• Lead larger client portfolios with the support of the RMN team
• Oversight of direct reporting duties

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, business, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in media strategy, including expertise in retail media, paid search, social media, display advertising, and e‑commerce - Strong background in RMNs
• Hands to keys experience with WMC is required
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth through innovative media strategies
• Ability to improve or develop process and protocols to improve client deliverables and capacity management for the team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across cross‑functional teams
• Experience managing a team
• Ability to analyze and act in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best‑in‑class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere
• Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

Saatchi & Saatchi X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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