Senior Analyst, Retail Media Strategy & Activation

THE ROLE

We are looking for a "Strategic Trader"—someone who understands the why behind the how, leveraging data to tell a retail performance story, and pivoting tactics across paid social and retail networks in real-time to drive incremental growth.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with clients to map brand business goals to advanced retail media activation strategies across Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and emerging commerce platforms.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of complex retail media campaigns, ensuring seamless integration between sponsored products, display banners, and on-site/off-site placements.
• Own hands-on activation, pacing, and optimization within retail aggregation networks, specifically requiring deep operational excellence in Criteo.
• Go beyond basic metrics to analyze the "so what." Use retail sales data, digital shelf metrics, and ROAS to uncover deep consumer insights and optimize for long-term value (LTV).
• Develop and execute robust A/B testing frameworks (bidding strategies, keyword match types, and creative formats) to constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible on retail platforms.
• Act as a strategic consultant for your clients, translating technical retail platform updates and network shifts into actionable business opportunities during weekly and monthly performance reviews.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1–3+ years of full-time experience in digital media optimization, with a clear focus on Retail Media Networks (RMNs) or performance e-commerce.
• Hands-on experience activating retail media through Criteo. Strong experience or familiarity with Walmart Connect and/or Target Roundel is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with managing product feeds, item-level/SKU management, and inventory-driven optimization variables.
• Familiarity with retail media management tools such as Pacvue, Skai, or similar commercial ad tech platforms is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to move beyond execution into "Activation Strategy"—understanding how product margins, creative assets, and retailer first-party audience segments work together.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to turn complex Excel datasets (pivots, data analysis) into compelling slide decks and strategic performance narratives for clients.

Transparency is Fundamental

Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler’s growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.

Total Compensation

• Base Salary: $73,500 - $85,000

Benefits

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Contributions
• $75/mo Wellness Stipend
• $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
• $50/mo Internet Stipend
• $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
• $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
• One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
• Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave
• Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year