Director, Retail Media
Epic Search Partners, New York, NY, United States
We are recruiting on behalf of a high-growth marketing and analytics firm that partners with leading retail and consumer brands to drive measurable marketing performance and revenue growth.
The company combines media expertise, strategic consulting, and advanced analytics to help brands optimize marketing investment across digital and retail media channels. The organization has received
more than 125 industry and workplace awards , including recognition as a
Best Place to Work by Inc. multiple times, Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2025 and 2026, and a seven-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company.
They are currently seeking a
Director, Retail Media
to help lead strategy across key client accounts and support the continued growth of the firm’s retail media practice.
Role Overview This is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for developing and guiding retail media strategies for major consumer and retail brands. The Director will partner closely with clients and internal teams to shape investment strategy, translate performance insights into actionable recommendations, and drive measurable business growth.
This role will also contribute to the continued development of the organization’s retail media practice, helping establish best practices, mentor team members, and identify new opportunities across the evolving retail media landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Lead
retail media strategy and planning
for priority client accounts
Develop
long-term retail media roadmaps and investment frameworks
Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, building and maintaining
executive-level relationships
Translate performance data and insights into
strategic recommendations and growth opportunities
Partner with performance media teams to ensure
alignment between strategy and execution
Collaborate with analytics, performance media, and client services teams to support
full-funnel marketing strategies
Identify opportunities to expand client investment across
Retail Media Networks
Help
evolve and scale the organization’s retail media practice , including frameworks, best practices, and go-to-market messaging
Identify emerging
retail media platforms and technology opportunities
Build and strengthen relationships with
retail media partners such as Amazon and other RMNs
Contribute to
new business development , including RFP responses and client pitches
Provide
thought leadership on retail media trends, strategy, and measurement
Mentor and support the development of retail media specialists on the team
Required Experience
9+ years of experience
in digital media, retail media, commerce media, or eCommerce marketing
Strong expertise with
Amazon Advertising, including Amazon DSP
Experience working with
Retail Media Networks
such as Roundel, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Criteo, or similar platforms
Experience leading
retail media strategy and investment planning for consumer or retail brands
Background working within a
media agency, retail media platform, or advertising technology environment
Experience managing
client relationships and presenting to senior stakeholders
People management or team leadership experience
Strong understanding of
full-funnel paid media
including search, social, programmatic, display, and video
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate
performance data into business insights
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
$125,000 – $165,000 depending on experience and location
Performance bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual wellness stipend
Generous PTO and flexible work environment
This role operates in a
hybrid model , with employees expected to work from either the
New York City or Dallas office approximately five days per month , with occasional travel for client meetings.
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The company combines media expertise, strategic consulting, and advanced analytics to help brands optimize marketing investment across digital and retail media channels. The organization has received
more than 125 industry and workplace awards , including recognition as a
Best Place to Work by Inc. multiple times, Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2025 and 2026, and a seven-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company.
They are currently seeking a
Director, Retail Media
to help lead strategy across key client accounts and support the continued growth of the firm’s retail media practice.
Role Overview This is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for developing and guiding retail media strategies for major consumer and retail brands. The Director will partner closely with clients and internal teams to shape investment strategy, translate performance insights into actionable recommendations, and drive measurable business growth.
This role will also contribute to the continued development of the organization’s retail media practice, helping establish best practices, mentor team members, and identify new opportunities across the evolving retail media landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Lead
retail media strategy and planning
for priority client accounts
Develop
long-term retail media roadmaps and investment frameworks
Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, building and maintaining
executive-level relationships
Translate performance data and insights into
strategic recommendations and growth opportunities
Partner with performance media teams to ensure
alignment between strategy and execution
Collaborate with analytics, performance media, and client services teams to support
full-funnel marketing strategies
Identify opportunities to expand client investment across
Retail Media Networks
Help
evolve and scale the organization’s retail media practice , including frameworks, best practices, and go-to-market messaging
Identify emerging
retail media platforms and technology opportunities
Build and strengthen relationships with
retail media partners such as Amazon and other RMNs
Contribute to
new business development , including RFP responses and client pitches
Provide
thought leadership on retail media trends, strategy, and measurement
Mentor and support the development of retail media specialists on the team
Required Experience
9+ years of experience
in digital media, retail media, commerce media, or eCommerce marketing
Strong expertise with
Amazon Advertising, including Amazon DSP
Experience working with
Retail Media Networks
such as Roundel, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Criteo, or similar platforms
Experience leading
retail media strategy and investment planning for consumer or retail brands
Background working within a
media agency, retail media platform, or advertising technology environment
Experience managing
client relationships and presenting to senior stakeholders
People management or team leadership experience
Strong understanding of
full-funnel paid media
including search, social, programmatic, display, and video
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate
performance data into business insights
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
$125,000 – $165,000 depending on experience and location
Performance bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual wellness stipend
Generous PTO and flexible work environment
This role operates in a
hybrid model , with employees expected to work from either the
New York City or Dallas office approximately five days per month , with occasional travel for client meetings.
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