Commerce Search Manager

About the role

Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency and a proven innovator for many of the world's best brands. As a Commerce Search Manager, you will build and maintain effective client relationships while leading a team in the creation, optimization, and execution of Commerce initiatives, with a focus on Amazon growth and acceleration strategies. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring deep Commerce expertise and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the daily workflow of Commerce campaigns, including proposal development, campaign activation and maintenance, and post-buy recaps
• Oversee the client’s Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings and Amazon Media Group (AMG) services such as on-site display advertising and AAP
• Serve as a Commerce subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders by staying ahead of industry trends
• Partner with Associate Director to build end-to-end ecommerce strategies and plans
• Collaborate with direct reports, colleagues, and peers to provide insightful recommendations and solutions
• Adapt quickly to shifting realities and identify creative solutions to complex challenges
• Develop performance reporting against client goals with optimization recommendations
• Create budget and performance projections for testing new partners or technology
• Conduct monthly client billing audits and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Partner with Associate Director to improve workflow processes within Starcom and with agency partners
• Provide formal training to new team members and communicate trends in search and client industries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, advertising, business, engineering, statistics, economics, sociology, or equivalent
• 2+ years of media management experience with an emphasis on Commerce platforms
• 1+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Commerce-based media buys
• Experience with Amazon and Walmart; experience with Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Criteo is a plus
• Strong analytics, organizational, and communication skills
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and other industry tools
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off including Flexible Time Off, Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday, and Identity days
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Work Your World Program encouraging remote work
• Access to Publicis Groupe’s office for up to 6 weeks per year (based on eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups supporting multiple affinities and alliances

Pay

USD $75,050.00 – USD $107,835.00 annually. Compensation is determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and position requirements. The company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.