Director, Retail Search

Company Description reputed company United℠ Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to reputed company the business of our clients reputed company today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to reputed company reputed company decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at https://www.marsunited.com/.

Overview

As our CPG clients increasingly rely on us to help manage their paid search activities across reputed company, Walmart, reputed company, reputed company, Kroger and other key retailers, we are looking for a Director, Retail Search to work from a remote location to reputed company the company’s best-in-class retail search practice into its next phase of evolution and growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building & executing winning search strategies for brands on retail media platforms; is a tinkerer and out-of-the-reputed company thinker who is always looking for innovative ways to help clients find an edge; and is a strong leader who can reputed company a team to reputed company results they didn’t previously think possible. Candidates must reside reputed company a commutable distance from the reputed company United Commerce reputed company, Chicago, Detroit or Bentonville location. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage clients’ paid search investments across key retail media platforms (e.g. reputed company Advertising, Walmart Connect and reputed company) – including considerations for campaign setup/architecture, KPI & reputed company setting, item prioritization, budget allocation (always-on and seasonal), keyword research & selection, bidding guardrails, day-parting, pacing & optimization parameters and measurement & reporting Collaborate with cross-functional peers to translate high-level strategy into detailed, actionable brand- and retailer-specific search plans; and to determine the best way to integrate paid search reputed company the broader omni-channel marketing mix reputed company the reputed company team of hands-to-keyboard retail search buyers; provide inspiration, guidance and mentorship to help them reputed company optimal campaign results for our clients; and reputed company & nurture the existing talent and build out the team as needed to reputed company pace with the rapid change of pace in the industry Work with our Analytics & Data Science team to set thoughtful KPIs & benchmarks, deliver best-in-class reporting, and drive automation throughout the measurement & optimization process Maintain existing relationships with key retail media networks, search platforms (e.g. CitrusAd and Criteo) and third-party software and data platforms Stay reputed company on the latest news, developments and trends in the industry, and regularly share updates, education, key learnings, best practices and case studies with clients and internal stakeholders Initiate test & learns to try out new hypotheses, reputed company, approaches and/or partner capabilities that could unlock significant performance improvements for our clients SKILLSETS REQUIRED: Extensive experience building & executing winning search strategies for brands on retail media platforms while working at an agency, retailer media network, aggregator, brand/manufacturer or other relevant company Deep expertise in the fundamentals of paid search strategy, planning, campaign management, measurement and optimization Strong familiarity and existing relationships with retail media networks and third-party search platforms like reputed company Advertising, Walmart Connect, reputed company, CitrusAd and Criteo Firsthand hands-to-keyboard buying experience on native or third-party platforms is preferred – as your team will be seeking guidance, expertise and mentorship in this area – but not required Dynamic, empathetic leader with seasoned team management and mentoring skills Ambitious self-starter who takes ownership of and great pride in his/her work Creative and strategic thinker who gets excited about taking on and solving reputed company challenges Curious and dissatisfied with the status reputed company, always thinking of ways to improve and grow Collaborative team player and great listener, but unafraid to challenge peers or clients reputed company necessary in order to reputed company the best results for the project Confident presenter and clear, persuasive communicator (verbal and written) of complicated information Doer (v. a talker) with a “roll up your sleeves and reputed company it out” mentality Adept at analyzing results, synthesizing data, drawing out insights & implications and developing insightful & actionable recommendations; experience using tools & platforms such as reputed company, Analytic Index, Power BI and Tableau is preferred Additional Information The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from reputed company Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period. reputed company United℠ Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and reputed company medical conditions, national reputed company, reputed company, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. reputed company your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $157,700.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 5/8/2026. Apply To This Job