Retail Media Partnerships Manager, Staples Media Network

Total Rewards

• Compensation & Incentives
  • Competitive base salary + bonus on eligible positions
  • Paid Time Off
    • 22 days plus 7 major holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • 401(k) Matching
    • Company match 401(k) plan
  • Discounts
    • Online and retail discounts
  • Wellness
    • Physical and mental health wellness programs
  • On-site Amenities
    • Daycare, cafeteria, fitness center, and coffee shop at our HQ

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage and grow relationships with vendor partners, building trust and identifying new opportunities for incremental revenue
• Develop strong product and platform expertise to inform media recommendations and execute integrated campaigns
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, eCommerce Product, Marketing, and other teams to deliver cohesive solutions
• Collaborate with media managers, planners, and agency partners to activate and optimize campaigns
• Monitor financial performance across assigned accounts and manage toward SMN revenue goals and P&L targets
• Leverage analytics, testing, and insights to optimize program performance and refine customer engagement strategies
• Deliver white-glove service to mid-tier vendor partners, ensuring a best-in-class experience
• Communicate results, insights, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and prioritize new opportunities for innovation, growth, and program expansion

What You Bring To The Table:

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-evolving environment
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
• Understanding of merchandising strategies, sales drivers, and margin objectives
• Proactive, self-motivated mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a digital media, retail media, or related role
• Strong knowledge of digital media channels, audience targeting, and campaign activation strategies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Familiarity with retail media networks and understanding of the AdTech/MarTech landscape
• Experience working in ecommerce or retail media environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience partnering closely with merchandising or category management teams
• Proven experience presenting insights and recommendations to leadership
• Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision making
• Experience working with agencies or external partners on campaign execution