Retail Media & Performance Marketing Manager
$110,000–$130,000 year
HybridBurr Ridge, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Retail Media & Performance Marketing Manager leads omnichannel paid media strategy, execution, optimization, and performance analysis to drive eCommerce growth, brand awareness, and retail demand. The role hands-on-manages planning, buying, optimization, and measurement across Walmart Connect and other platforms, collaborates with an external agency, and translates performance into actionable insights to maximize media effectiveness and ROI. Requires 7+ years in performance/digital media or retail media, hands-on experience with Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Google Ads, DSPs, and CTV, and strong leadership to guide agency partners and internal stakeholders. Hybrid role based in Burr Ridge, IL with in-office presence at least two days per week.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; marketing or business administration preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in performance marketing, digital media, or retail media, including hands-on retail experience (Amazon, Walmart preferred).
- Proven results and success while managing media budgets of $5+ million across digital networks.
- Deep understanding of retail media platforms, ad formats and mix, targeting capabilities, and attribution methodologies and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a large SKU assortment in a high-volume retail environment.
- Hands-on experience managing campaigns within Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Google Ads (including YouTube), and other retail media and digital advertising platforms—not solely through agency management—with the ability to independently launch, optimize, troubleshoot, and measure campaign perform…
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate external agency partners and communicate effectively with internal executive leaders.
- Proactive cross-collaboration with peers to get things done and win together.
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving, planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including exceptional ability in Excel and comfort with PowerPoint and Word
- Honest, ethical, and transparent
- Passion for the automotive aftermarket, DIY vehicle maintenance, or putting a little mud on the tires is a plus!
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