Ovative Group is hiring : Manager, Retail Media Search in Chicago

Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.

We don't just track data, we redefine success. Our proprietary MarTech platform, EMRge helps businesses transform marketing into a driver of sustainable growth. Powered by Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), our differentiated approach to holistic media buying, planning, and measurement, EMRge is the first MarTech platform to measure businesses holistically.

About The Role Retail Media is one of the fastest growing segments of the industries in which we serve. The Retail Media team is developing industry-leading strategy, optimizations, and measurement of the retail media landscape. Retail Media will play an increasing role in the marketing mix and our team is positioned to be a strategic partner to move our clients forward. As a Search Manager on the team, you will help guide the vision and drive the results. Your core mission will be to accelerate the impact retail media advertising has on enterprise marketing return.

Responsibilities Own, manage and grow the overall relationship and performance of some of Ovative Group’s largest clients

Lead day-to-day management of client retail media programs including : Clearly defining program objectives, tactics and KPIs, Developing and delivering client communication, Effectively manage client relationship and establish trust and credibility

Strive to be the best interaction of the client’s day

Performance Media Management & Execution Lead day-to-day management and optimization of client retail media Search programs including : Algorithmic bid platform and manual bidding strategy and optimization, Custom analysis, reporting and insights, Campaign tactics and segmentation build-out and optimization

Strategic partner management across key Retail Media Networks (Amazon, Walmart, etc.) and technology partners

Identify new test and learn opportunities

Team Leadership And Employee Development Be a leader in defining and building our Retail Media practice

Drive strategic channel capabilities forward and owning key solution area accountabilities

Support staffing strategy and help recruit, train and manage new Ovative team members

Inspire your direct reports to reach their quarterly, annual, and long-term goals

Cross-functional Strategy & Thought Leadership Act as a subject matter expert for Retail Media by continually evolving Ovative’s approach to best practices

Develop and drive forward multi-channel digital media strategies and roadmaps aligned with client program growth goals

Requirements 6+ years of media experience

Proven mastery of retail media technologies and tools (e.g. Walmart Connect, Amazon Advertising)

External partner management

Previous experience in performance marketing, CPG retail, eCommerce, etc.

Pay Transparency We offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package : Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits. The salary range for this position is inclusive of an annual bonus. Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience and anticipated impact.

Benefits Of Working At Ovative Group We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.

Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other.

Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

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