Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic Retail

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care—with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive, while acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

About the role

Our Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic is responsible for leading successful Programmatic campaigns through media buying sophistication and operational excellence within our retail vertical. This position leads and mentors a team of Account Managers and Coordinators. While DEPT® is a remote-first company, this role requires candidates to be located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage campaign performance across key Retail Media Networks including Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, and Target DSP
• Hands-on campaign trading and optimization with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail
• Manage reporting and performance tracking through Q4 and key promotional periods
• Monitor, optimize, and build upon currently active retail DSP programs, ensuring Q4 performance goals are met
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a lean environment
• Act as a self-starter who takes full ownership of their book of business with minimal oversight
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide data-driven recommendations and programmatic insights

Requirements

• 5+ years of Programmatic media experience, preferably in Display/Video
• Programmatic trading expertise in retail DSPs such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy
• Fluent in a variety of DSPs (TTD & DV360 preferred)
• Strong problem-solving, strategic mindset, and communication skills
• Cross-functional experience interfacing with planning, ad ops, and data analytics teams
• Located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones

Nice to have

• Deep experience in Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and other retail ad tech
• Standard reporting and insight writing

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $120.00 - $130.00, based on a 40-hour workweek. Range is determined by relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact.