Media Manager

What You’ll Do

• Full ownership of eRetail media campaigns with hands-on optimizations to deliver results.
• Driving holistic media strategy and identifying growth opportunities across Walmart, Target, Amazon, and more.
• Be the main point of contact for clients, third-party vendors, and internal departments on all things marketplace media and paid search.
• Engage in daily communication with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and success across campaigns.
• Unlock team potential by overseeing analysts’ work, providing mentorship, and offering strategic guidance under account leadership.
• Develop and execute marketplace media strategies, including strategic roadmaps, test plans, and risk/benefit analysis. Analyze results and deliver actionable insights to clients.
• Translate client objectives into campaign strategies and tactics, unlocking value and efficiency in campaign execution.
• Apply analytical reasoning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to optimize campaigns and maximize performance.
• Provide proactive coaching, task management, and timeline requirements to specialists, fostering growth and functional expertise.
• Take ownership of performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback to support team development.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years hands-on keyboard experience managing Walmart, Target, and other eRetail media campaign, and using campaign bidding/management tools.
• Proven ability to manage people, lead teams, and unlock potential in others.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills to deliver measurable results and insights.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, chart building; Visual Basic macros a plus) and familiarity with Amazon tools like PacVue, Sellics, Teikametrics, or Perpetua.
• Strong professional presence and communication skills to influence and inspire clients and teams.
• Ability to multitask across priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Podean?

• Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees.
• We combine the energy of a fast-growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote-first culture.
• You’ll join a globally connected, award-winning team that values:
• Competitive compensation - aligned to experience and market benchmarks
• Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
• Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
• 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
• Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
• Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow