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Senior Manager, Retail Search

Chicago, Illinois; New York, New YorkFull-time$97k–$156k2026-10-13 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Own and develop retail search activation strategy and oversee a team of Search Managers to execute best-in-class retail media campaigns across search Direct.

Role type

Senior Manager, Retail Search

Builds

Retail media campaigns (search Direct) for client brands

Domain

Retail media / E-commerce advertising

Required skills

Retail search strategy, Amazon Ads, hands-on-keyboard media buying, keyword/ad group/audience targeting, real-time bidding, campaign optimization, reporting, Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookups), Google Suite, team leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

Walmart, Criteo, Citrus Ads, Kroger/Promote IQ, Instacart, Google SEM

Technologies

Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Criteo, Citrus Ads, Kroger/Promote IQ, Instacart, Google SEM, Excel, Google Suite

Responsibilities

Lead strategy on keyword, ad group, audience and targeting; refine activation plans based on client objectives; develop processes for daily/weekly optimizations; create presentations recommending campaign strategy; lead team in executing tactics; set performance expectations; mentor Search Managers and Specialists; provide strategic insights and recommendations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities